Welcome to Boracay
Boracay is one of the most idyllic tropical islands imaginable. Palm trees swaying in the wind, crystal turquoise seas and seemingly endless stretches of talcom-powder-fine-white sand beaches, plus a distinctively laid back way of life characterise this pretty island.
Despite being narrow and only seven kilometres long, Boracay offers everything from golf, trekking, sailing and watersports – such as windsurfing and scuba diving – to great hotels, gourmet restaurants and festivals. Plus, of course, its fabulous beaches – including White beach, voted the finest in the world. By night, it turns into one big tropical party venue, with nightclubs vying for attention with discos held on the beach.
Facts
| Population | 12 000 |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP), PHP 1 = 100 centavos |
| Opening hours | Shops: from around 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Smaller shops stay open well into the evening. Banks: from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. |
| Website | www.boracay.com |
| Newspapers | Daily tribune, Philippine daily inquirer, Philippine star, Today, Mindanao times |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 166 Hospital 141 |
| Tourist information | Department of Tourism Office Boracay Main Road, Balabag, Boracay Island Malay Aklan, Zip Code 5608, Tel: +63 36 288 3689 |




















