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Palm trees swaying in the wind, crystal turquoise seas, and seemingly endless stretches of talcum powder-white sand beaches, along with a distinctively laid-back way of life, characterise this beautiful island. Boracay offers everything from golf, trekking, sailing, and water sports such as windsurfing and scuba diving, to great hotels, gourmet restaurants, and festivals. Additionally, you can enjoy its fabulous beaches, including White Beach, which has been voted among the finest in the world.

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Relaxing on its beautiful beaches is, perhaps, the top choice of many tourists who visit Boracay, but there are many other attractions and things to do. Boracay, for instance, is a magnet for festival-goers and sport event enthusiasts. Special events include dragon boat races, the Paraw regatta sailing race, and the open Asian Frisbee beach tournament held every summer — an important event for Boracay’s own top ranking team, the Boracay Dragons. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy the world-class 18-hole par 72 Fairways & Bluewater Resort Golf & Country Club course. Nature lovers, on the other hand, can explore the natural areas of rice terraces, waterfalls and lush plantations around the Tibiao whitewater river, where the most adventurous ones can even go whitewater rafting.

White Beach

White Beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in the world. The four-kilometre stretch of sugary, fine white sand and the crystal clear blue water is the first thing that comes to mind when you picture paradise. This is where most of the island’s hotels, restaurants and bars are located.

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Windsurfing

Every January, Bulabog beach is abuzz with locals and visitors who come to see or even take part in the Boracay International Funboard Cup Competition. Windsurfing and kite-surfing are popular activities all year round. There are several companies across the island that offer classes and courses for beginners and advanced surfers.

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Ariel's Point

If you take a 30-minute boat ride from Boracay Island, you will find a cliff jumping spot called Ariel's Point. The views here are stunning, and the trip is an enjoyable experience whether or not you decide to go cliff diving. Participants can choose the height they're comfortable with.

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Ati-Atihan Festival

The two-week long Ati-atihan festival takes place the third Sunday of January each year. People throughout the Philippines wear elaborate fancy dress costumes and make-up. They party with music, dances and carnivals. The religious festival is held in a nearby municipality and is in honour of the Holy Infant Jesus, a patron saint of the Cebu region.

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Puka Shell Beach

Contrary to White Beach, Puka Shell Beach is much less crowded. This is a stretch of white sand that is a must-visit for all travellers to the island. Given its convenient location, in the north of Boracay, it is usually included in most beach-hopping itineraries. There are quite a few bars around, some of them offer complimentary sun beds if you buy a drink.

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Bat Caves

The area Barangay Yapak is home to the special breed of bats called the Philippine flying fox. These giant fruit bats have wings of more than 1.2 metres. The best time to visit is in the afternoon, when you can see them take flight into the stunning sunset.

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Population:	37,802 (2020)
Currency:	1 Philippine peso (PHP) = 100 sentimo or centavos. The peso is also referred to as 'piso' in Tagalog
Emergency Numbers:	911
Newspapers:	Daily Tribune: www.tribune.net.ph Philippine Daily Inquirer: www.inquirer.net Philippine Star: www.philstar.com Mindanao Times: www.mindanaotimes.com.ph
Opening Hours:	Shops: from around 10 am to 5 pm, 8 pm on Saturdays. Smaller shops stay open well into the evening. Banks: from 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays.
Tourist Information:	Department of Tourism Office Boracay Main Road, Balabag +63 36 288 3689 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat & Sun closed Tourist Centre Bulabog Road, Malay, Aklan, Philippines +63 36 288 3704 Daily 9am–7pm