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Boracay je tropski otok, približno uro vožnje od Metro Manila v Filipini. Ima izvrstne dolge bele peščene plaže, tako dobre kot kjer koli drugje, in je ena najbolj razvitih turističnih destinacij v državi.
Na voljo so objekti, ki ustrezajo različnim nivojem dejavnosti. Objekti za običajne vodne športe, kot so jadranje, deskanje na dah, potapljanje z masko, potapljanje in vodno smučanje, so na voljo tudi tistim, ki iščejo aktivnejše dejavnosti. Zabave na Boracayu se prav tako ne konča, ko sonce zaide. Nočno življenje v Boracayu utripa s številnimi bari in restavracijami, ki strežejo hrano, pijačo in zabavo do poznega večera.
Boracay je odlična izbira za vsakogar, ki si želi celo vrsto objektov na izvrstni tropski lokaciji in jih lahko plača. Vendar to ni dobra stava za lovce na ugodne kupčije; cene so po filipinskih standardih sorazmerno visoke, po japonskih ali zahodnih standardih pa zmerne in nižje kot marsikje v Sredozemsko, Karibi ali Južni Tihi ocean.
Od ponovnega odprtja oktobra 2018 obstajajo nova pravila in predpisi ter omejitev števila turistov, dovoljenih na otoku. Preden vas bodo spustili na ladjo do Boracaya, morate imeti rezerviran hotel. Na plaži ni jesti ali piti, ne kaditi, ne plesati ognja in ne prodajati peščenih kamnov. Poleg tega na plaži ni dovoljeno uporabljati stolov, ležalnikov ali senčnikov, zato dobro premislite, ali naj obiščete, če ste invalid, ostareli ali se želite izogniti neposredni sončni svetlobi in sedeti na plaži. Bodite pripravljeni na masažo, vožnjo z ladjico, jadranje na deski, kajtanje, jadranje na čolnih, pletenje las, skok na otok in tetoviranje kane vsakih 20 korakov na "pločniški" poti na plaži.
Razumeti
Usmerjenost
Na otoku je na ducate plaž in Bela plaža, ki je najdaljša in najbolj priljubljena med njimi, kjer se vse življenje nadaljuje, zavzema približno ves zahodni del otoka. Na nasprotni strani otoka (vzhodna) je glavna zmajarska plaža - Bulabog. Druge plaže so veliko manjše in mirne. Vsi deli Boracaya so med seboj povezani s pomočjo glavne ceste Boracay, ki poteka od juga proti severu skozi ves otok.
Bela plaža je dolga nekaj kilometrov in je tako razdeljena na tri dele (od juga proti severu): postaja 1, postaja 2, postaja 3.
Podnebje
V sušnem obdobju (november-april; severovzhodni monsun oz amihan piha od decembra do marca), Bela plaža je mirna in zelo primerna za kopanje itd. Na drugi strani otoka so močni vetrovi in valovi, zaradi česar je primeren za deskanje na vodi, tek na valovih itd. V deževni sezoni (junij-oktober ), ko jugozahodni monsun (habagat) piha, to je obrnjeno, s tveganjem za tajfune. Bela plaža pogosto dobi močne vetrove in valove, zaradi česar je včasih neprimerna za kopanje. Trenutne vremenske razmere je mogoče najti na spletu.
Vstopi
Ne glede na to, ali greste z letalom ali čolnom, je vstopno pristanišče za otok Boracay majhno mestece Caticlan na celini. Outrigger čolni (bancaa) zapustite vsakih nekaj minut od 1 Pristanišče Caticlana. Kratek izlet z ladjo do 2 Pristanišče Boracay v Cagbanu stroškov ₱25. Na Caticlanu sta dve pristanišči za pomol (Caticlan in Tabon) in dve pristanišči za pomola na Boracayu (Cagban in Tambisaan). Zaradi vetra v septembru (ali v manj sezonskih mesecih) vas bo pristanišče, ki je najbolj oddaljeno od letališča (Tabon), odpeljalo do pristanišča Tambisaan. Turisti morajo plačati terminalno pristojbino v višini ₱100 in okoljska pristojbina v višini ₱75. V Cagbanu so na voljo tricikli, s katerimi lahko potnike pripeljete v njihove hotele. Cena tricikla je od ₱20 na osebo do ₱150 na potovanje, odvisno od vašega kraja.
Z letalom
Boracay imata dve letališči.
3 Letališče Caticlan ali Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH IATA), ☏ 63 36 288 7111. Precej manjše in bližje letališče, le nekaj kilometrov stran od pristanišča Caticlan Jetty in pristanišča Tabon. Zdaj obravnava reaktivne lete do Manila upravlja Philippines Airlines in Cebu Pacific, pa tudi turbopropelerska letala iz Cebuja, ki jih upravljajo Cebgo, PAL Express in SkyJet. Letalski prevoznik vas bo odložil na vzhodni strani letališča. Po izhodu iz letališča na vzhodni strani poiščite stojalo za tricikle čez cesto, mimo različnih ponudb letovišč. Tricikel od letališča do pomola Tabon je ₱50 na osebo.
Kopenski prevoz. Z letališča Caticlan lahko vzamete tricikel (₱50) ali se sprehodite (10 minut) do pristanišča Caticlan Jetty. Poleg tega Cebu Pacific ponuja hotelski prevoz za ₱350 na osebo.
4 Mednarodno letališče Kalibo (KLO IATA), 2 km stran od Kalibo in 70 km oddaljen od pomola Caticlan, ☏ 63 36 262 3264. To letališče lahko upravlja z reaktivnimi letali, kot sta Boeing 737 in Airbus A320, vendar je veliko bolj oddaljeno od Boracaya kot letališče Caticlan. Mednarodne destinacije vključujejo Peking, Busan, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tajpej, Singapur, Šanghaj in Seul, ki ga upravlja Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Philippine Airlines in AirAsia. Domači leti so iz obeh Cebu in Manila. Obstaja ₱200 terminalna pristojbina za notranje lete in ₱700 za mednarodno (2016).
Kopenski prevoz. Med mednarodnim letališčem Kalibo in pristaniščem Caticlan Jetty so na voljo dostavna vozila, minibusi in avtobusi. Vožnja s kombijem in trajektom traja 1-2 ure in stane ₱250, in ₱300 za AC vodilo. Poleg tega boste morali plačati okoljske davke in terminalne pristojbine v višini ₱175 na vrhu vozovnice. Poleg tega AirAsia ponuja hotelske prevoze za ₱520 na osebo.
Moj čoln
Trajekt iz Mesto Batangas do pristanišča Caticlan. Upravlja 2GO travel. Iz pristanišča Batangas zapusti ob 21.00 in prispe v pristanišče Caticlan ob 6. uri. Iz pristanišča Caticlan izpluje ob 8.00 in pride do pristanišča Batangas ob 18.00. Enosmerna vozovnica od ₱995.
Trajekt iz Mesto Batangas pristanišče do pristanišča Caticlan. Druga možnost je, da začnete potovanje s trenerji Philtranco, Alps, Dimple, Ceres ali Rodastco, ki v rednih časovnih presledkih ves dan odhajajo s Kubaa in vozijo na relaciji Manila-Caticlan za ₱1200. Rodastco ponuja tudi storitev od vrat do vrat s prevzemi kjer koli v Metro Manili. Kontaktne številke za rezervacijo potovanja so 63 2-7326891 ali 63 917-3820426 ali 63 919-3820426.
Bolj zahtevno naredi si sam različica se glasi na naslednji način: najlažji način bi bil rezervirati naravnost, ki omogoča nakup ene karte od terminala Cubao do pristanišča Caticlan. Stroški so ₱1000-1200. Če pa res želite prihraniti denar, se lahko vozite tudi z avtobusne postaje Cubao (blizu mesta Alimall). Razlike v resnici ni, razen v tem, da morate vozovnice kupiti na vsakem postajališču. Kubao-Batangas: najbolje je, da odidete med 19. in 20. uro, tako da prispete v pristanišče Batangas pred 22. uro. Batangas-Calapan: potovanje traja 2 uri s tovorno ladjo ali uro do eno uro in pol s supercatom. Ne kupujte vozovnic za kombi Calapan do Roxasa, ker je to lahko prevara ali pa ste na koncu stisnjeni v enem kombiju in več drugih potnikih z vstopnicami. Calapan-Roxas: traja približno 4 ure. Poskrbite, da boste odšli zgodaj, tako da boste prispeli pred 4.00. Zjutraj ladja proti Caticlanu običajno zapusti ob 2.00 in 4.00, naslednje potovanje pa bo šele ob 10. uri. Potovanje ob 10. uri običajno zapusti pozno. To je najboljši čas, da zapustite potovanje prek Cubaa do Roxasa. V Caticlan prispete ob 8. uri in na Boracayu lahko uživate v preostalem dnevu.
Križarjenje po otokih 7107 ponuja križarjenja od Boracaya do Puerto Galere do Boracaya, cene se gibljejo od ₱2000-10000, otroci do 3. leta starosti lahko prosto potujejo v spremstvu 2 odraslih, otroci od 5. do 12. leta imajo 50% popust, spremljajo pa jih tudi 2 odrasli, starejši pa 20% popust. Križarjenje bo potovalo po Filipinih na otokih, kot so Boracay in Coron Otok.
Po cesti in trajektu (RoRo)
"Navtična avtocesta" je kombinacija kopenskih avtocest in plovil za nagibanje (RoRo), ki omogočajo, da vozilo pripeljete do Panay Otok in obiščite ključna mesta, kot je Kalibo. Vožnja z avtom do Borakaja pa ni mogoča. Na isti poti vozi tudi javni prevoz, ki je najugodnejši način potovanja med Manilo in Boracayem. Ob predpostavki dobrih povezav je skupni čas potovanja približno 12 ur.
To najlažje uredite tako, da rezervirate kombi v Manili, tako da se obrnete na zasebne operaterje, kot sta Angel Star (63 2 783-0886 c / o Abner) in Gope (63 2 732-6891 c / o Cesar). To vam bo omogočilo, da rezervirate direktno potovanje iz Metro Manila v Caticlan za ceno ₱1200, več ali manj. Njihova skupina upravlja več potniških kombijev, ki lahko naložijo 10-14 ali 15-18 oseb. Izlet rezervirate izključno ali delite s sopotniki. Kombi odpelje vsak dan ob 21.00 iz Manile in potuje skozi Batangas-Calapan-Roxas (prispe Roxas ob 5:00 ali 6:00), da ujamete trajekt / ladjo 8:00 ali 10:00 do Caticlana, kamor naj bi prispeli med 12. in 14. uro. Preden nadaljujete na otok Boracay, pa vsekakor vzemite povratno vozovnico (Roxas-Manila) na trajektnem terminalu Caticlan (o posodobljenem voznem redu se pozanimajte pri osebju operaterjev kombijev). Pred vkrcanjem v kombi si privoščite zgodnjo večerjo in med prevozom prinesite vodo in nekaj za jesti. Vožnja s kombijem vam omogoča bolj sproščen tempo do Caticlana, saj se vam ni treba ustavljati na številnih podnastavnih mestih, ki podaljšujejo vaše potovanje in so zato lahko resnično dolgočasne.
Obiti
- Večina obiskovalcev se odloči za motorizirane tricikli, ki delujejo kot otoški taksiji in predstavljajo večino njegovega prometa. Vožnje so poceni, običajno največ ₱100 za posameznika (na tricikel, ki ga ne delimo z drugimi ljudmi) se peljemo do katere koli točke na otoku in ga najdemo skoraj povsod vzdolž glavne ceste. Ker so triciklistični sedeži tik nad izpuhi vozila, lahko pride do nekoliko onesnaženja - prinesite robček, če vas takšne stvari zlahka motijo.
- Od pristanišča Cagban do postaje 1 je največ, kar morate plačati ₱25 na glavo. Se pravi, če vas ne moti tricikel deliti z drugimi turisti. Če ne želite najeti tricikla in dovolite vozniku, da med potjo pobere druge potnike, recite, da želite samo ceno "Individual" in ne "Special".
- Kratke vožnje po prometnih poteh, recimo od D'Mall do postaje 3 ali od postaje 1 do postaje 3, so običajna ₱20 na potnika, vendar pričakujte, da bo voznik tricikla zahteval ₱40 ali več, če ste videti kot tujec. Dolge vožnje, kot je plaža Puka do D'Mall, bi morale stati približno ₱40. Vozniki, ki čakajo v bližini plaž, hotelov itd., Običajno zahtevajo višjo ceno ₱150-200, tudi če ste sami. Morda je vredno pogajanja če je z vami nekaj ljudi in želite individualno vožnjo - drugače raje ulovite mimoidoči tricikel na glavni cesti.
Od pristanišča na pomolu Tambisaan do postaje 2 D'Mall je največ, kar morate plačati, 20 JPY na glavo sončnega avtobusa.
- Skuterji zagotavljajo najboljšo prilagodljivost po razumni ceni. Slaba stran je, da se moramo spoprijeti z otoškim prometom, kar lahko vznemirja obiskovalce, ki niso navajeni agresivnim voznikom tricikla. Cene so pretirane, od ₱1200 na dan najema (2016).
- Gorska kolesa so na voljo tudi za najem na več lokacijah vzdolž Bele plaže, kar je izključno za motorna vozila.
- Za raziskovanje otoka si najemite avtohtonega jadrnica (paraw) ali motoriziran outrigger (banca) in obiščite številne plaže Boracay.
Glej
- 1 Bela plaža. Zaradi tega je večina ljudi tu, vendar obstajajo okoljska pravila in plaža je izziv za invalide. To je čudovit odsek praškastega belega peska proti modri vodi, je tudi trgovsko središče otoka. Dolga plaža je razdeljena na tri odseke, postaja 1, postaja 2 in postaja 3. Postaja 1 je najsevernejša in ima najširšo plažo, kjer so glavni hoteli in letovišča. Nastanitve so dražje, vendar je kakovost na splošno tudi najboljša. Postaja 2 je trgovsko in geografsko središče bele plaže. To je središče vsega za nakupovanje, prehranjevanje, zabave itd. Na tej plaži je tudi največ gneče, območje pa najbolj nosljivo. Postaja 3 je najjužnejši odsek; tišji od postaje 2, je najmanj razvit in tudi najcenejši. Celotna Bela plaža od najsevernejše konice postaje 1 do najjužnejše postaje 3 (~ 4 km) je odprta za javnost, zato se lahko sprostite in / ali plavate kjer koli želite, ne glede na lokacijo hotela.
Na vsaki postaji sta dva reševalca, ki patruljirata peš, opremljena s piščalko, reševalno boje in ročnim radiem. Čolnska postaja 2 je poveljniško reševalno in reševalno središče.
- 2 Plaža Puka. Tiha odsek belega peska vzdolž severne konice otoka je plaža Puka podoba tega, kar večina ljudi pričakuje na tropskem otoku: bel pesek, modra voda in razmeroma prazna. Tu domačini zbirajo majhne školjke puka za nekaj nakita, ki se prodaja na otoku, zato pričakujte, da bo pesek bolj grob kot na Beli plaži. Voda je na tej strani otoka nekoliko bolj groba, vendar je veliko tišja. Podobno je storitev manj - restavracij je le nekaj, vendar verjetno ne boste imeli težav s hladno pijačo ali sladoledom, saj je nekaj prodajalcev, ki patrulirajo na plaži. Glavna cesta v Boracayu se konča na plaži Puka, zato boste lahko najeli tricikel, da pridete do nje v manj kot 10–15 minutah od osrednje Bele plaže. Poskrbite, da boste poskrbeli za prevoz, če je miren dan in se na plaži ne motajo tricikli. Večina ljudi doživlja Puka kot eno izmed postajališč jadrnic ali bank na enodnevnem izletu. To je dobro mesto za piknik, vendar smeti s seboj prinesite domov.
- 3 Plaža Baling Hai. To je miren zalivček severno od plaže Diniwid, kjer lahko v sproščenem, mirnem okolju uživate v kopanju, plavanju z masko in jedi. Iz restavracije s pečine je čudovit razgled. Baling Hai je pogosto vključen kot postanek na otoški ladji.
- 4 Plaža Bulabog. Pridi tja v vetrovnih dneh, da vidiš kajtarje, ki delajo visoke skoke in nore trike.
- Jama netopirjev. V več turističnih vodičih in zemljevidih Boracaya boste videli nekaj, kar se imenuje Jama netopirjev, v kateri je veliko majhnih žužkojedih netopirjev (večji sadni netopirji počivajo na drevesih na pobočju nad plažo Punta Bunga), domačini pa jih bodo z veseljem spremljali ste tam za plačilo ali "napitnino". Jama je na zahodnem koncu otoka in po nekaj makadamskih cestah. Nato vas bo vodnik popeljal na kratek pohod po gozdu do ustja jame, ki se spušča pod zelo strmim kotom. Ustje jame je polno velikih balvanov in je izredno težko vstopiti in hoditi navzdol. Ni vidne poti, nobene ograje, kamni pa so izredno spolzki s sluzjo in netopirjevskim gvanom ter izjemno nevarni, saj je jama pod tako skrajnim kotom. Tudi zrak v jami je zelo topel in vlažen, poleg količine gvana pa je zelo težko dihati. Poleg tega v jami živi več kač. Previdni morajo biti tisti, ki obiščejo jamo in jo vstopijo. V jami so netopirji, toda na njenem dnu v temi in razen če imate svetilko ali ste v mraku, jih ne boste videli. Strop jame pa je zanimiv z več majhnimi kapniki. V neposredni bližini najdete še eno jamo, imenovano "kristalna" jama, ki ima veliko kapnikov in luknjo na nasprotni strani vhoda, od koder lahko pazite na morje, če si ga upate povzpeti. Plačati boste morali ₱50 vstopnina za obisk obeh jam za družino, ki je lastnica zemlje, poleg plačila vodnika. Obisk obeh jam lahko stane do ₱2500 za vodnika, toda to je "bogata turistična cena", zato se poskusite barantati, če želite.
Ali
Potapljanje
Za tiste, ki jih zanima potapljanje, ob Beli plaži je dobesedno na desetine potapljaških centrov; to je dober kraj za učenje ali izboljšanje svojih spretnosti. Stroški so običajno ₱1600 na potop za certificirane potapljače, ki vključuje najem vse opreme. Potapljaški centri pod vodstvom Boracay Business Administration of Scuba Schools (BBASS) so se med seboj dogovorili o standardnih cenah, tako da bodo cene enake v vseh centrih. To naj bi zagotovilo, da bi se potapljaški centri lahko bolj kot na cenovne vojne osredotočili na kakovost in varnost potapljanja. V 10–20 minutah vožnje s čolnom je od 25 do 30 potapljaških mest, primernih za začetnike do višje stopnje. Potopi segajo od "Angol Pointa" (10 m), preko "Crocodile Island" (22-25 m), naravnost do stene, pa vse do "Yapak" - globokega potapljanja, ki je zaradi močnih tokov primerno le za najbolj izkušene potapljače. obstaja možnost, da vidimo morske pse in skope.
Izleti z ladjo
Najboljši način za ogled lepot Boracaya in njegovih različnih plaž je Paraw (avtohtona jadrnica). Neprestano vas bodo vprašali, ali se želite odpraviti na ladjo, saj podjetij ponuja dobesedno na desetine podjetij. Bolje je, da se odpravite z ugledno in uveljavljeno skupino, kot sta Allen Fun Tours (motorizirani izleti z ladjo z banco) ali Red Pirates (jadranje s parami), da zagotovite svojo varnost in se izognete previsokim stroškom.
Kajtanje
Plaža Bulabog na Borakaju trdi, da je najboljša destinacija za kajtanje v Aziji. Sezona traja od novembra do aprila, kopenski vetrovi se gibljejo med 12 in 30 vozli. Majhna laguna (široka 2 km) je pred valovi zaščitena s koralnim grebenom. Voda ob oseki postane skoraj ravna, kar olajša začetek učenja kajtanja in nadaljevanje s triki v prostem slogu. Zaradi lepih pogojev postane mesto v visoki sezoni prenatrpano s kolesarji. Resna pomanjkljivost je onesnaženje lagune z odplakami, zato so pogosti vonj po vodi in okužbe zaradi celo majhnih poškodb.
- Šola kajtanja na Freestyle Academy, Plaža Bulabog, ☏ 63 9155593080, ✉[email protected]. Ponuja lekcije od začetnika do naprednika. Vsi inštruktorji imajo IKO certifikat.
- Graykite, Ulica Ibabaw, Pinaungon, Balabag, ☏ 63 928 397 6249, ✉[email protected]. Graykite nudi kajtanje na Boracayu za kajtanje na vseh ravneh. Na zahtevo nasvet glede potovanja, nastanitve itd. 80–200 USD.
- Hangin Kite Center, Plaža Bulabog, ☏ 63 36 288 3766. Prvo zmajarsko središče na otoku. Ponuja lekcije od začetnika do naprednika. Vsi inštruktorji imajo IKO certifikat.
- 1 Šola kajtanja Isla, Plaža Bulabog, ☏ 63 362885352, ✉[email protected]. Ponuja tečaje od začetnikov do višjih stopenj. Vsi inštruktorji imajo IKO certifikat.
- [mrtva povezava]Pinas Kite Boarding, Plaža Bulabog, ☏ 63 9182574658. Kite-boarding trgovina v lokalni lasti ponuja tečaje od 1. do 3. stopnje. Vsi inštruktorji imajo IKO certifikat.
Skimboarding
Skimboarding na Boracayu je že nekaj let nov zabavni šport za otroke in zabava za starejše. To je dobrodošla nova atrakcija in veselje za gledanje. Skimboarde lahko najamete na več mestih vzdolž Bele plaže. Vsekakor pa najemite strokovnjaka, ki vas bo naučil veščin; enourna lekcija lokalnega jahača je običajno v bližini ₱300.
Masaža in spa
Proračun
- Ob Beli plaži vas bodo pogosto prihajale ženske, ki vam bodo ponudile masažo, ki jo bodo naredile na kraju samem ali na brisači, položeni na plaži - po vaši izbiri.
- Nekoliko bolj urejena ima White Beach tudi več "masažnih postaj": zbirke maserjev, ki imajo postavljene preproge. Postaje so običajno odprte, dokler so naokoli stranke, vendar se na splošno začnejo zapirati takoj po sončnem zahodu.
- Če želite švedsko, Accupressure, Shiatsu itd., Obiščite slepega maserja Abe (izgovarja se Abby), ki deluje zunaj restavracije Cocoloco v Angolu (južno od ladijske postaje 3). Samo ₱300 na uro.
- Na območju plaže Nigi Nigi Beach Resort je odlična masažna postaja na prostem, kjer imajo postavljeni dve mizi. Kabina je prekrita z zavesami, ki se bodo po vaši želji zaprle ali pustile odprte, če želite opazovati ljudi na plaži. Ponujajo vsako masažo v knjigi in polnjenje ₱500 eno uro.
Srednji razred
- Bella Isa Salon & Spa. Majhno mesto na plaži na postaji 3 z vrhunsko opremo in profesionalnim osebjem. Ponujajo celoten spekter storitev, vključno z masažami, nega obraza, spa za stopala in frizerske storitve.
- V Boracayu je nekaj manjših / srednjih zdravilišč, ki ponujajo meni, ki vključuje masaže, pilinge in nege obraza, vendar nimajo dovolj prostorov, da bi jih lahko šteli za popolne spa. Večina hotelov v Boracayu ponuja omejen spa meni, ki spada v to kategorijo.
Splurge
- Cezarjeva, ki se nahaja ob glavni cesti v bližini ladijske postaje 3, je specializirano za tajsko masažo in za opravljanje storitve hkrati uporablja dva maserja. Cena 90-minutne masaže je 50 USD.
- [mrtva povezava]Tirta SPA. - najdeno na območju Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, območje. Indijski tretmaji v osupljivem okolju. Prijazno in ustrežljivo osebje. Dobro je primerjati cene med zdravilišči Tirta, Mandala Spa in Shangri-La Boracay, da poiščete najboljšo ponudbo.
Drugo
- Ariel's Point. Ariel's Point je cenovno ugodna destinacija za eko-pustolovščine za popotnike na Borakaji, ki želijo doživeti naravni sijaj Filipinov in spoznati sopotnike. Ariel's Point, ki se nahaja 30 minut stran od postaje 1 s pomožnim čolnom, omogoča popotnikom, da uživajo v številnih pustolovskih dejavnostih, kot so potapljanje s pečinami (cilj ima pet različnih ploščadi v višini od 3 metrov do 15 metrov), potapljanje z masko in veslanje neokrnjeno okolje z vulkanskimi jamami, mangrovimi gozdovi, turkiznimi zalivi in oddaljenimi plažami. Obiskovalci lahko dosežejo Ariel’s Point z nakupom vstopnic v Ariel's House (ob Beli plaži pred plažnim klubom Boracay) pred 11. uro na dan odhoda. ₱2000 za povratni prevoz z ladjo, samopostrežni bife z žarom, neomejene pijače (ustekleničena voda, pivo, soda, rum) in dostop do potapljanja na pečine, snorklanja, kajakaštva.
- Parasailing. Odpravite se na parasailing po otoku in raziščite mirne plaže in potapljaške dihalke. Če želite, prosite svojo posadko, da na plaži organizira romantičen žar s svežimi morskimi sadeži na žaru. Križarite nazaj ob sončnem zahodu in doživite čudovite razglede.
- Vožnja z motorjem. Za raziskovanje otoka je vredno najeti motorje ali skuterje, saj so na drugi strani otoka še druge čudovite plaže, ki so še boljše za potapljanje na dah z masko, ki bodo popolnoma zapuščene. Najemite jih za nekaj dni in dobili bi popust. Ceste so nekoliko zapletene in nekatere še vedno gradijo, vendar je to dober smeh in boljše, kot da se potopite na beli pesek in ničesar ne vidite.
- Jahanje. Jahanje je zabavna dejavnost v Boracayu. Spustite se z uhojene poti in doživite vasi in pokrajine, ki jih večina drugih obiskovalcev ne vidi. Poskrbljeno je za vse ravni izkušenj. Prosite tricikel, da vas pripelje do hlevov za jahanje Boracay.
Nakup
Ob Beli plaži, zlasti okoli postaje 2, je ob plažni poti široka paleta trgovin s spominki in butiki. Poleg natrpanih stojnic, ki jih pričakujete v Aziji, ima Boracay tudi nekaj vrhunskih trgovin, vključno z oblačili, umetniškimi in gospodinjskimi predmeti. Nekateri kraji vam bodo to dovolili barantaj, drugi imajo fiksni sistem določanja cen s cenovnimi oznakami. Nakupujte, saj se cene razlikujejo. Zunaj Bele plaže nakupovanje postane redko ali ga sploh ni. D'Mall na postaji 2 in D'Talipapa na postaji 3, med glavno cesto in Belo plažo, imata veliko trgovin. D'Mall je večji, vendar ima D'Talipapa številne trgovine, trgovce z zelenjavo in velik trg z mesom, ki prodaja tudi veliko izbiro živih morskih sadežev. Cene v D'Talipapi (vključno s cenami osnovnih potrebščin, kot so mleko, zelenjava in meso) so približno 25% nižje od cen D'Mall.
Med hojo ali polaganjem na pesku, kjer koli na Boracayu, boste morali kupiti različne predmete, vključno z nakitom iz školjk, svežim sadjem, sladoledom, sončnimi očali ali lepo masažo.
- Nakit iz školjk - podobno kot drugje po svetu, je tudi nakit iz školjk priljubljen, saj je večinoma narejen lokalno iz školjk, najdenih na plaži Puka.
- [prej mrtva povezava]Paulo Collection BodyWear, D'Mall, letovišče Bamboo Beach, PC Main (v bližini letovišča Cocomangas Beach), ☏ 63 36 288 3448. Raznolikost oblačil na plaži in drugih spominkov.
Trgovski centri in supermarketi
- CityMall Boracay, Pristanišče Tambisaan Jetty. 8.00–10.00. Nov nakupovalni center z velikim Savemore supermarket in številna prodajalna hitre hrane.
Bankomati
Na celotnem otoku je za približno 16.000 prebivalcev plus turistov približno 10 bankomatov naslednjih bank: PNB, Metrobank, BPI in RCBC, ko jim zmanjka gotovine, jih napolnijo šele naslednji delovni dan. Ob vikendih in praznikih lahko bankomati trajajo več dni, ne da bi jih napolnili. Skoraj vsi sprejemajo kartice Visa, MasterCard in UnionPay. Enkratni dvig je ₱10000 z obvezno pristojbino za čezmorske kartice ₱250.
Številne ustanove, vključno s tricikli, ne morejo prebiti računa ₱500, zato se splača imeti vedno majhne račune.
Tuji denar (ameriški dolarji, britanski funt, evro, korejski win, japonski jen itd.) Je mogoče zamenjati na več lokacijah po otoku. Vredno je preveriti najboljši menjalni tečaj, saj vsi kraji ne ponujajo enakega tečaja. Najbolje je, če se odpravite stran od plaže po boljše cene.
Jej
Zaradi številnih mednarodnih popotnikov ima Boracay široko paleto restavracij, vključno s presenetljivim številom pekarn. Večina restavracij se nahaja na Beli plaži in v neposredni bližini ulice za pešce 1 D'Mall, skoraj vsi ti kraji so precej dragi (povprečni stroški obrokov ₱300-500). V bližini najdete cenejše možnosti Tržnica D'Talipapa, pri 2 D'Mall Palenke (ulica teče vzporedno z D'Mallom v 50 m od nje) in morda približno polovica restavracij ob glavni cesti.
Kot stransko opombo ne zamudite priložnosti za uživanje eden najboljših mangov na svetu. Podnebje na Filipinih je kot nalašč za mango, zato so vedno mehki in sladki.
| Ta stran uporablja naslednji cenovni razpon za tipičen obrok za enega, vključno z brezalkoholnimi pijačami: | |
| Proračun | Spodaj ₱200 |
| Srednji razred | ₱200-400 |
| Splurge | Končano ₱400 |
Proračun
- 3 Kolai Mangyan Fudhaus, Glavna cesta. Dobra lokalna kavarna, ki streže filipinsko kulinariko. Cena za tovrstno kakovostno hrano je na Boracayu neverjetna. Dobre ocene. Večina obrokov ₱60-120.
- Andokovo. Andok's, ki ima pet lokacij, prodaja vrtnico in ocvrt piščanec ter priljubljene filipinske jedi. ₱50-300.
- Restavracija in hotel Sunset View, v bližini postaje 3, ponuja samopostrežni bife s prigrizki od 15.00 (drsniki za juho, šunko in sir, ocvrte ribe, testenine, mesne kroglice, pancit in makroni) za 189 JPY na osebo v sproščenem okolju na plaži.
Srednji razred
- 4 Tržnica D'Talipapa. Trg svežih morskih sadežev z razmeroma poceni cenami. V okolici so različne trgovine z živili, ki ponujajo kuhanje za vas. V bližini trgovin lahko kupite sveže morske sadeže itd., Nato pa naj vam jih trgovine kuhajo, kakor želite. Na primer, lahko dobite rakovice za ₱400 za 1 kg v nasprotju z nakupom v restavracijah, ki zaračunavajo ₱200 na 100 gramov. Vendar je večina prodajalcev precej zavitih in vsak, ki kupuje, mora biti pripravljen trdo barantati, da bi sklenil dober posel. pokrovače ₱300/ kg, jastog ₱1000, ribji zrezek ₱150. Cene kuhanja ₱100-200.
- Bambusov bife, v bližini postaje 3, ponuja sproščen filipinski samopostrežni bife z ananasovim sokom za 295 JPY na osebo v sproščenem okolju na plaži.
- 5 Kavarna Blue Jade, v D'Talipapi. Ponuja azijske in evropske jedi. Kupci lahko na trgu kupujejo tudi sveže morske sadeže in jim jih kuhajo v restavraciji. ₱100 na kilogram na žaru.
- 6 Dim, po eni od ulic nasproti kavarne Lemon v D'Mall-u. Zelo dobra proračunska restavracija. Na voljo so lokalne jedi, mesne in morske jedi, omelete in odlični sendviči. Večina obrokov stane približno ₱120 in so vsa kuhana sveža. Če ste približno med 11.00 in 14.00, dobite brezplačno pijačo ledenega limoninega čaja ob vsakem riževem obroku. ₱120-180.
- 7 Jammers, na sprednji plaži D'Mall. Odprto 24 ur na dan, 7 dni v tednu. Delujejo že več kot 8 let, neverjetni hamburgerji, hrenovke, sadni napitki itd. Veliko negativnih kritik pravi, da je to precenjeno. Hrana ₱150-250, se trese ₱50-70.
Splurge
- 8 Prava hrana, Postaja 2. 11. do 24. ure. Ponuja ognjeno indijsko kuhinjo, ki bo prebudila okuse. Kraj je prijeten s slamnatimi preprogami in prevelikimi blazinami. Osebje je vljudno in zelo ustrežljivo. Za tiste, ki uživajo v pikantnejši strani življenja, poskusite piščanca tandoori. Omrežje od ₱250.
- 9 Restavracija Cafe Cafe Sunny Side. Dobro mesto za zajtrk. Zelo visoke ocene na spletnih mestih za ocenjevanje. Palačinke naokoli ₱300.
- 10 [mrtva povezava]Lemon Cafe, D 'Mall. Ta kraj ponuja različne zajtrke, kosila in lahke obroke. Storitev in predstavitev sta odlična. Torte ₱30-160.
- 11 Dos Mestizos. 10.00 do polnoči. Ta restavracija je zamisel spoštovanega kuharja in restavratorja v Boracayu Binggoyu Remediosu in njegovemu tesnemu prijatelju iz otroštva Joseju Ramonu Valdesu Nietu. Oba lastnika imata španske prednike, od tod tudi ime "Dos Mestizos". Ta restavracija streže izbor odličnih tapasov in se nahaja med postajama 2 in 3, za Turističnim centrom. Od ₱350.
- 12 Aria. 11.00 - polnoč. Okusna italijanska hrana. Če vam ob strani ne dajo pikantne steklenice oljčnega olja za vašo pico po naročilu, jo prosite. ₱400-600.
- 13 Hama. Japonska restavracija v restavraciji D'Mall in tik ob hiši Hobbit. Od ₱400.
- 14 Ob petkih Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288-6200, faks: 63 36 288-6222. 6.00–10.00. Celodnevna večerja, tematska večerja, samopostrežni bife v petek zvečer, žar z morskimi sadeži ter 3 kulturne plesne predstave vsak teden z ognjenimi plesi.
- 15 Heidiland Deli. Poleg glavne tržnice na D'Mall Phase IV je popolnoma klimatizirana evropska restavracija, ki prodaja vse vrste jedi, kot so siri, narezki, salame, jogurt, vina itd. Lokalno znan po sendvičih po ugodni ceni in drugih stvareh je običajno drago.
- 16 Gostilna Hobbit (Nahaja se tudi v D'Mall-u). Ta kraj je z odlično hrano, pijačo in živo glasbo najboljši v verigi Hobbit House. Glavni žreb pa je pritlikavo osebje.
- 17 Bar in restavracija Valhalla. 11.00–11.00. V nakupovalnem središču je prenovljen steakhouse s pestrim in zanimivim jedilnikom.
- 18 Kasbah, Poleg postaje Discovery Shores, postaja 1. Pristna maroška kuhinja, ki streže izvrstne tagine in kuskus.
- 19 Bambusov salon, Postaja 1. 6.00–22.00. V sproščenem vzdušju na plaži strežejo dober izbor kitajske hrane. Precej povprečna mnenja.
- 20 Manana, Postaja 1. Postreže z velikimi porcijami okusne mehiške hrane. Guacamole je na voljo samo, če so avokado v sezoni, kljub temu, kar piše v meniju. Povprečne ocene strank.
- 21 Bar-restavracija Obama Grill (Postaja 1), Frontaža ob obali in glavni cesti (nasproti Andokove postaje 1 in hotela Shore Time). Restavracija z zrezki, odprta aprila 2009. Nekateri pravijo, da je draga in porcije majhne. ₱300-600.
- 22 [mrtva povezava]Ole, D'Mall. Odličen kraj za španski tapas in druge specialitete. Pazite - glavnih jedi je ogromno! ₱400-1000.
- 23 Čips Tilapia 'N, G / Ž Kamayan Bldg. Postaja 2, Boracay (Poleg obrti), ☏ 63 36 288 2283. opoldne-22h. Obiščite to mesto za dobre ribe in čips, ki jih tepete s pivom. V tej moderni klimatizirani restavraciji strežejo tudi ribje jedi v azijskem in zahodnem slogu, burgerje, sendviče in juho. Na voljo tudi vzemite ven.
- 24 Titos (Resto & Grill), postaja 2. Postrezite sodobno filipinsko kulinariko, ki združuje priložnostno udobje domačega obroka in sproščeno prefinjenost fine dining. Obiščite hiter prigrizek ali okusen obrok in uživajte v glasbi v živo iz Pat's Creeka in bara Bom Bom. Cenovni razpon ₱250-700.
- 25 Letovišče Deparis Beach, Bela plaža (poleg Le Soleila in Mandarine), ☏ 63 36 288-3233. Ena prvih evropskih restavracij na otoku, prva v resnici s čokoladnim moussom in italijansko pico, ko je bil otok v začetku osemdesetih let brez elektrike. V lasti zloglasnega in ekscentričnega Francoza Rogerja Deparisa, ki na otoku živi od svojih nahrbtniških dni, je vrnitev k staremu otoškemu slogu neusklajenih okraskov in težkega listja.
- 26 Kavboj Cocina, Postaja 3. 7.00–11.00. Postreže z okusnimi zrezki, rebri in drugimi jedmi z žara ter nedvomno najboljšimi burgerji na Boracayu.
- 27 Cyma, v novem delu D'malla. Odlična hrana in postrežba v tej grški restavraciji. Preizkusite kombinacijo mezedes, fondue iz špinače in artičoke ter piščančji suvlaki. Mezes ₱180-250, žiroskopi ₱330-400, omrežje od ₱600.
Kavarne
- 28 Prava kava, Postaja 2. 7:00 - 19:00, trgovina s spustom v spodnjem delu deluje do 21:00. Ponuja različne palačinke, sendviče, omlete, pecivo in solate ter sveže pripravljeno kavo. The mother-and-daughter owners also get repeat customers who have been going there for years. They are also famous for their lemon muffin cupcakes, which are very much in demand. Kava ₱60-160, muffins & brownie cakes ₱40-70.
- 29 Starbucks, Station 1. 6:30AM-12:30AM. Of the coffee shops of this famous chain. On the other side, it's extremely small cafe without even places to seat. Coffee from ₱120.
- 30 [prej mrtva povezava]Jonas Fruitshake, Station 1. Their fruit shakes are to die for! Shakes and juices ₱95-120.
Pijte
If you like to party, there are plenty of places to choose from. The livelier bars are situated near Stations 1 and 2. There are plenty of places to party all night! Station 3 has a more laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with small local bars and restaurants popular with backpackers.
- 1 Bom Bom Bar, near D 'Mall. A native-style beach bar that often has live music. It's a popular hang out for artists and musicians.
- 2 Charlie's Steakhouse & Diner Restaurant, Station 2 (Right in the middle of the beach). This bar is a long-time favorite on Boracay with live bands that play covers. Customers are invited to sing with the bands.
- 3 Cocoloco Beach Resort, near boat station 3. An attractive beach bar and restaurant that also serves tasty food. You can enjoy your drink by the beach, under the coconut trees, and there's a pool table in the bar too. Several years ago it started offering bungalows for rent as well.
- 4 Cocomangas, station 1. Famous for its "Still standing after 15" challenge. Drink 15 ferocious shots and win a t-shirt and a plaque on the wall. This bar is popular with the younger crowd but a few "working girls" are around for lonely men. Try the Jam Jar, a pineapple and vodka cocktail.
- Juice Bar, right between Boracay Regency and Boat Station 2. Offers top notch cocktails and a variety of "sneaky smoothies". with a wide open courtyard opening up to the beach it tends to fill up by around 11PM but still very comfortable. The crowd is a nice mix of locals and foreigners. Great staff and charming bartenders. There was a report in 2016 that it was closed.
- Bei Kurt und Magz Restaurant, station 3. Run by friendly Bavarian Kurt and his wife Mags. It's a very popular spot to meet and chat, and one of the few places on the island serving draft beer. Serve German and Filipino food.
- 5 Nigi Nigi Nu Noos, between boat stations 2 and 3, three minutes walk north of the tourist center. A popular, centrally located spot to have a cool drink and enjoy a little people-watching. The manager is an expat. It is a hotel as well.
- 6 Red Pirates Pub. A native style beach bar (Angol, near boat station 3) with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and good selection of fruity cocktails as well as affordable ice cold beer. It's a good place to meet other travelers and chat, and on weekends, selected weekdays and full moon nights there is live music and an all-you-can-eat beach BBQ and buffet (Fridays).
- 7 [mrtva povezava]Rumbas Sports Bar & Restaurant, D' Mall Plaza. An English-style pub that attracts a friendly crowd. The menu is pretty good too, especially the sirloin steaks, pies and other English-style dishes. Enjoy curry, fish and chips and sausage sandwiches while watching live sports on big screens. Mains ₱350-450.
- 8 Shantal's Resto Bar, Station 3 at the pathway to Dave's Straw Hat Inn, Morenos, and Escurel. Revered, family-owned cantina on the beach with great value homemade food. The menu offers a bit of everything and the friendly staff will go out of their way to make you feel right at home. Has a popular Happy Hour from 2PM-8PM, offers one of the best beachside and sunset views on the island, and bumps a non-stop soundtrack of the best in electronic, hip-hop, R&B/soul, and reggae music.
Spi
Accommodation varies from top-of-the-line hotels and resorts to a simple bed rented from a resident. Whatever your budget, you can easily find a suitable place to stay. During peak periods such as Holy Week, Christmas and New Year, rooms are more difficult to find and more expensive, so book in advance.
Staying along White Beach gets you closer to the bars, lounging and food, while staying closer to Bulabog beach gives you better access to the popular wind and kiteboarding areas.
Boracay is notorious for travel agents (many in Manila) passing themselves off as the resorts, often through websites. When you call them to get a room rate or make a reservation, you will be quoted much more than if you called the resort itself. The travel agents simply take your request, call the hotel and make reservations and charge you extra for the service, up to double the original rate. Meanwhile, the traveler has no idea he wasn't talking to the resort. This can often lead to frustration, as the traveler will show up at his hotel or resort and see he was charged double the rate that the hotel is listing, even though the hotel had nothing to do with it! So the advice is, try your best to ignore the many travel agencies and make your reservation with the resort or hotel directly.
Better yet, don't make advance reservations in the low season. Just go to White Beach or the region you want to stay and negotiate deals with the places you want to stay at. Many street touts will offer to show you the rooms first and then you can negotiate.
If you prefer peace and quiet, avoid accommodation at the center of White Beach, as this is the most crowded area. Head further north or south instead. The area south of Stations 1 & 3 has a more relaxed and peaceful vibe - no pounding disco till 4AM. Accommodation is more reasonably priced, and there are some friendly little bars and restaurants where you can meet people and chat. North of Station 1 you'll find many of the more luxurious (and expensive) establishments. The beach is at its widest here, and the area is usually relatively peaceful.
Proračun
- W Hostel Boracay, 2nd floor Gill & Park Bldg Zone 5 Bolabag Road (D mall is 350 yards from the W hostel.). Preveri: opoldne. Backpackers' hostel with 4- to 6-bed dorms. Free breakfast and free Wifi. Dorm bed from ₱350 per person.
- 1 Escurel Inn, Station 3, ☏ 63-36288-3611, 63-999-551-2335. Amidst the vast complex of station 3 accommodations tucked behind the pathway next to Arwana's cafe, this is a friendly Filipino-owned establishment. Spacious, private rooms with fan, Hot and cold shower, cable TV, kitchenette, fridge, and unlimited free Wifi close to the beach access. All rooms have a nice balcony to lounge out and laze on; the fan-only huts also each have a nice hammock out front. Rooms are priced according to season; either peak or off-peak. iz ₱800.
- Little Corner of Italy (Da Mario's), Station 3 (Just across Red Pirates Bar). Better known as "Da Mario's" as it is owned and run by an Italian businessman. The hotel offers budget common rooms which can be shared by a maximum of 4 persons which have a fan and common shower and toilet, while rooms with bungalows are slightly expensive and can be shared by a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 4 persons. Rooms are priced according to stay and per person. If you don't plan to sleep there, consider trying their lasagna. iz ₱300 pp.
- Moreno's Place. Run by a different owner of the same family as Escurel's, one will find similar accommodations and friendliness here. Prices are roughly similar to Escurel better publicized (read: Lonely Planet listed) accommodations. It's a 15-second walk to the beach.
- 2 Dive Gurus Boracay Beach Resort, Angol Station 3 (Southern part of white Beach.), ☏ 63 36 288 3809. Dormitory (sleeps 1-2 people in bunk beds) ₱200/₱250/₱300 for low season/mid season/high season.
- 3 Treffpunkt, Station 3 (along the same pathway to Dave's Straw Hat Inn, Morenos, and Escurel). One of the best budget options on the island. Clean, simple, quiet rooms with television, A/C, private bathroom and shower, and patio. There is also a boarding house upstairs, a general store, a treehouse kitchen, and the cheapest breakfast and sandwiches in Boracay. Friendly, accommodating staff. Rates range from ₱500 a night.
- Villa Romero Boracay, Station 3, Manoc Manoc, ☏ 63 36 288 4421. Villa Romero Boracay is a 26-room hotel located just a few steps from the front beach of Boracay Island. The hotel also has a restaurant, guest lounge, coffee shop and a convenience store. It is far from the hustle and bustle of central Boracay but at the same time, close to the beachfront bars, souvenir shops, the market, restaurants, and dive shops. Od ₱600.
- Dormitels Boracay (Boat Station 1), ☏ 63 36-2282198. Preveri: opoldne. Fan single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has 20 rooms. Od ₱320 a night.
Srednji razred
- 4 Alta Vista De Boracay (Close to Puka Beach). Beautiful resort. Starts from US$60.
- Baling Hai Beach Resort. Baling Hai Beach Resort has a secluded beach surrounded by cliffs located on the northern part of Boracay, two coves away from the main White Beach. Starts from US$50.
- Blue Coral Resort Boracay, Angol (right at the White Beach, behind Cocoloco Bar), ☏ 63-36-2885220. Small resort with six rooms equipped with AC, hot water, minibar, modern bathroom, safe, cable TV, wifi. From US$33.
- Crown Regency Prince Resort, Main Road, Station 1, Bolabog Road, Barangay Balabag (at the crossing of the main road and the road leading to Bolabog Beach), ☏ 63 36 506-3156. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. The resort draws its ambiance from the past and contemporary art echoed in the 36 rooms.
- Crown Regency Beach Resort, Beachfront, Station 3, Ambulong, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, ☏ 63 36 288-1888. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. This 41-unit resort has beautiful sunset views. It also has an infinity pool at the deck.
- Crown Regency Resort & Convention Center, Main Road, Station 2, Sitio Manggayad (Across Allied Bank), ☏ 63 36 506-3111. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. It includes an impressive 1,800-m² wave swimming pool with kiddie pool and a country's first wave rider (a pool you can surf on); 479 elegant units; a 1,600-guest conference center; restaurants; an adventure park; and Pricelite Outlet Store, where you can find many US brand items at ₱99, from personal care items to liquors.
- Blue Mango. In Angol, at the southern end of White Beach. A friendly, family run establishment. The location is peaceful - less crowded than at station 2.
- Fat Jimmys Boracay Resort, Station 2, D'Mall, ☏ 63 36 288 5562. From US$25.
- Sundown Resort Boracay, Angol, Station 3 (right at the White Beach, behind Cocoloco Bar), ☏ 63-36-2883406. Nice resort right on the beach at the nicest part of Boracay with new rooms equipped with ac, hot water, fridge, modern bathroom, cable tv, wifi. Great restaurant on the beach. Austrian management. From US$23.
- Argonauta Boracay- Boutique Hotel with Villas and Apartments, Hagdan, Yapak, 272 Balinghai Road (follow main road direction to Shangri La, Turn right after Grand Vista Hotel), ☏ 63 36 288 2746, ✉[email protected]. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. Boutique hotel situated on a 5,000-m² hillside property facing west (sunsets) over Punta Bunga Beach. Rooms are equipped with AC, hot water, mini-bar, cable TV, wifi. DVD Players and Ipod Doc ins are available on request. The Argonauta-Mobil brings guests to the White Beach and to Puka Beach. room rates start at ₱4000.
- Artista Boracay Beach Villas, Diniwid Beach, ☏ 63-36-288-6235.
- 5 Boracay Cottage Island Resort, Station 1 (Station 1 Beach Front), ☏ 63 36 288 2155. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. The rooms are in Filipino-inspired design with walls made of Banig and bamboo furniture. ₱2700.
- 6 Boracay Terraces Resort, Station 1. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. has its own swimming pool and offers deluxe accommodation and fully-furnished suites and apartelles. Activities like swimming, island hopping, snorkeling, diving and parasailing can be enjoyed. ₱5500.
- Asya Premier Suites, Sitio Cagban, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, ☏ 63 36 288 1790. It offers premier and executive suites, all of which have views of the sea, and is equipped with cable TV with DVD player, mini-bar, and NDD/IDD phone service. Some of its amenities include private shuttle speedboat and van, nanny & butler service, a fitness center, and Wi-fi internet services. Od ₱13500.
- Bamboo Bungalows, ☏ 63 36 288 63 24, ✉[email protected]. 4000 m² of beachfront property. Offers various categories of rooms, ranging from aircon and hot water-equipped hotel rooms to basic fan-cooled cold-shower bungalows.
- Beachcomber Resort Boracay, Station 1, Balabag. 11-room resort across the road from the beachfront. Sun loungers on the beach, pool, roof deck, spa, complimentary breakfast.
- Boracay Beach Chalets, Near Boat Station 2, Manggayad, Balabag, ☏ 63-36-288-3993, faks: 63-36-288-6313. Air-conditioned cottages. US$50/100 low/high season.
- Boracay Beach Club (Station 1). Modern 30-room resort featured in Potovalni prosti čas revija. Amenities include a rooftop deck, swimming pool, and beachfront lounge. Special packages with discounts to Ariel's Point and complimentary breakfast included. Family-owned and managed.
- Boracay Gold Crowne Resort, Station 1. Beachfront rooms with private balconies. ₱3500 and up.
- Boracay Grand Vista Resort, Barangay Yapak, Station 1. Claims the largest swimming pool in Boracay.
- Boracay Hills Resort, Station 3, ☏ 63 36 288-3315. ₱3000 and up.
- Boracay Sandcastles, White Beach, ☏ 63 2-752-7575, faks: 63 2-755-6849. From US$85.
- 7 Villa Sunset Resort, Station 2. Villa Sunset is an 8-room apartment type hotel located at the heart of Boracay's White Beach at Station 2. The rooms are fully-furnished with their own balcony overlooking the swimming pool. The hotel offers day tour activities to those that would like to explore Boracay and its neighboring islands. ₱4100.
- Boracay Sands Hotel, White Beach, Manoc-Manoc, ☏ 63 36 2884966. It offers suites that are equipped with a DVD player, cable TV, Internet connection, refrigerator, IDD phone, writing desk and chair, safe, and hair dryer. Some of its facilities include a spa, swimming pool, restaurant and bar, café, and function rooms. Rates start at US$120.
- Erus Hotel and Restaurant Boracay Island, Balabag, ☏ 63-36-288-3441, ✉[email protected]. A new hotel located right at the heart of station 2.
- Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Boracay, Newcoast, ☏ 63 36 288 5587. Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Boracay offers rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable television, minibar, refrigerator, safe, hairdryer and baby cot (subject to availability). Some of its facilities and services are clubhouse, restaurant, golf course on site, swimming pool, spa, parking, full service health spa, complimentary area shuttle and room service. Rates start at ₱3655.
- Fridays Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288 6200. Comfortable cottages.
- Hey Jude! Resort Boracay, D’ Mall D’ Boracay Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 5401, faks: 63 36 2885403. From US$46.
- Jay Jays Club Boracay Resort (Jay Jays Boracay Resort). A hilltop private resort above Boat Station 1 with incredible ocean and beach views. Apartments have aircon, hot water, kitchens, cable TV and wifi.
- Jony's Beach Resort Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288 6119, faks: 63 36 288 3119. One of the oldest family-run establishments on the island. From US$75.
- La Isla Bonita Resort & Spa Boracay, Boat Station No. 3 Manggayad, Manoc-Manoc, ☏ 63 2 3433 7532, faks: 63 36 288-3501, ✉[email protected]. Nice, basic, aircon room with cable TV and private bathroom. ₱2000 during high season.
- Boracay La Reserve, Station 1 Balabag, ☏ 63 36 2883020. Elegant rooms, private balcony with garden views. Od ₱3000.
- Lingganany, manoc manoc, ☏ 63 36 288 5734. Located on a hillside, 22 apartments available, with views, a pool, and free shuttle service to and from the hotel. From US$50.
- Microtel Inn and Suites Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288-6931. 51-room beachfront hotel. US$105.
- Monaco Suites de Boracay, manoc manoc, ☏ 63 36 288 4800. all-suite hotel, 40 apartments available, with ocean view, an infinity pool, and free shuttle service to and from the hotel. US$300.
- Nami Resort, Diniwid Beach, ☏ 63 36 288 6753. A/C rooms equipped with cable television, minibar, coffee and tea maker, jacuzzi and king-size bed. Some of its facilities and services are restaurant and bar, water sports, airport and city transfers. Od ₱7500.
- Nigi Nigi Nu Noos. Good "traditional" cottages that look great. Food is good there too.
- One Azul Boracay Resort, North Station 1, White Beach, Balabag, ☏ 63 917 308 8262. A/C suites equipped with cable tv, private toilet and bath, deluxe bathroom amenities and free continental breakfast. Some of its facilities and services are wireless internet, safety deposit box, massage service, laundry and dry cleaning service and airport, land, and boat transfers. Od ₱2700.
- Orinda Boracay, Angol (right at the White Beach,), ☏ 63-3400303. resort right on the beach of Boracay with rooms equipped with AC, hot water, fridge, modern bathroom, cable tv, wifi. Hotel restaurant on the beach. From US$59.
- One Crescent Place Hotel, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288-5429. The resort is in Station 1 of Boracay Island, a two-minute walk to the powdery white sands and crystal-blue waters of White Beach. Each guestroom features a deck, dining area, kitchenette, microwave oven, refrigerator, private toilet and shower, mini-bar, and Internet access. It is also fitted with a DVD player, writing desk and chair, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and safe.
- Le Soleil de Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288-5734. Right in the center of White Beach, near Boat Station 2. The resort as a whole has a nice ambiance, rooms are also brightly decorated. Lounging area available right on the beach front as you step out of the hotel. Breakfast is served a la carte and portions aren't that impressive so if your package doesn't come with breakfast, you might as well have it outside of the hotel. 100 ameriških dolarjev.
- Panoly Resort Hotel. 45 bungalows and 55 veranda-equipped hotel rooms.
- Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center Boracay, Manggayad, ☏ 63 36 288 3728. 100 ameriških dolarjev.
- Patio Pacific Boracay, Station 1, ☏ 63 2 845 2222, faks: 63 2 8452233. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. Formerly known as Pink Patio Resort. Facilities include a gym, pool and climbing wall. The 65 aircon rooms are adequate if a bit bland in decor. Breakfast is served buffet style though choices may be limited at times. Three-minute walk to White Beach.
- Pearl of the Pacific - Beach Resort Boracay, Pearl of the Pacific, Balabag, ☏ 63-36-2883220, 63-2-9260162. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. At Boat Station one with ocean view suites right on the beach. US$60-180.
- Punta Rosa Boracay Resort, ☏ 63 6 288 6740, faks: 63 6 288 6740. Northern end of White Beach. Zajtrk vključen.
- Sea Wind Boracay, 1 R&G Tirol Park, Station 1, Balabag, ☏ 63 2 4164010, ✉[email protected]. 50-room luxury resort. Spacious, Filipino-style rooms with pseudo-antique furniture.
- Serendipity Resort Boracay, Main Road, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 5411. Simple but tastefully-fitted aircon rooms with hot water and cable TV. Fan-cooled cottages, inspired by huts in the Philippine highlands, are also available. Additional features include a commercial arcade, a guest’s lounge and landscaped gardens. From US$35.
- Mito's Palace Boracay, ☏ 63 36 2884343, 633 6 5063172. A cozy hotel located at station 1, White Beach. All rooms air conditioned, with hot and cold shower, cable television, patios, minibar, 24-hour room service. Newer hotel.
- Shore Time Boracay Resort, Station 1 (next door to Andok's- Station 1 & across from Obama Grill Restaurant)), ☏ 63 6 288 4968, faks: 63 6 288 4765. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. In station 1, across from the beach with their own private guests sun loungers on the beachfront.
- The Strand Boracay Resort, Sinagpa, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288-6900. Small 13-room resort in a fusion Asian-Scandinavian style, one minute away from the beach. Salt-water pools.
- Sur Beach Resort, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 6844, 63 928 781 1233, faks: 63 36 288 6843, ✉[email protected]. One of the smaller but charming hotels in the Station 1 area.
- The Tides Hotel Boracay, D'Mall, ☏ 63 36 288 4517, faks: 63 36 288 4518, ✉[email protected]. Boracay's most notable boutique hotel located at the heart of D'Mall.
- Villa Camilla. Nice and quiet beachfront hotel with a swimming pool in Boat Station 3. Can be quite a bargain in low season.
- Villa Sunset Resort Boracay, Manggayad, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288-5666, faks: 63 36 288-5324. Eight apartments with own terrace/balcony, cable TV, telephone, kitchenette, shower, air conditioning and a fully stocked fridge. From US$51.
- Willy's Beach Club Hotel Boracay, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288-3395, faks: 63 36 288 3016. 40 Mediterranean-style villas with aircon. From US$88.
Splurge
- 8 Swiper's Inn, Station 1. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. Swipers Inn has an amazing view of the white sandy beach. The suites have their own kitchen and dining area. ₱6000.
Bulabog Beach
Bulabog Beach runs parallel with White Beach and is on the east side of the island. It is approximately 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long and has white sand similar to that on White Beach. It is protected from strong seas by a coral reef located 500 m (1,600 ft) offshore, and from late October to April the amihan (northeast monsoon winds) makes this beach very popular with windsurfers and kiteboarders. Bulabog Beach has the "old" Boracay atmosphere, being less developed than the White Beach area, quieter, more laid back, with onshore breezes most of the year, and a number of foreign residents have made it their home. In addition, resorts are starting to appear and the various types of water-sports (parasailing, banana boats, jetskis, waterskiing, etc.) are using this area during the White Beach off-season (May-October, when the habagat or the southwest monsoon wind blows). Access to D'Mall is only a 5 minute walk and a couple of minutes later you are on White Beach with all the crowds, restaurants, bars, discos, etc.
Water on Bulabog is much polluted with sewage water of the whole island. You can see few pipes and "rivers" are emptying to sea. Since the lagoon is semi-closed and shallow, and water circulation is limited, you can feel the smell from the water. The color of it will block all your thoughts about swimming there and lot of kiters will simply not allow you to. If you plan to spend your time lying on the beach, swimming and getting a tan, Bulabog is certanly not the best choice.
Proračun
- Blue Bayou Bungalows, ☏ 63 36 288 4740. Offers spacious bungalows with loft bedroom, kitchenette and veranda.
- Islakite Center, ☏ 63 36 288 5352. Offers 9 nice fan rooms, private bathroom with hot shower, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Perfectly located, right on the beach. Kitesurf as soon as you wake up. Good breakfast and free storage for the gear are included in the rate. Room rates start at ₱970.
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- 7Stones Boracay Suites, Bulabog Beach, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 16 01, ✉[email protected]. Prijava: 14.00, preveri: opoldne. is a boutique hotel situated on a 4,000-m² beachfront property located at the famous water sports paradise otherwise known as Bulabog Beach. This new and modern boutique hotel has of stunning roomy suites and breathtaking sights.
- Boracay Gems, Bulabog Beach, ☏ 63 9082781983. New villas on Bulabog Beach, furnished in a modern designer style complete with a private Zen garden and a great view of the ocean.
- The Lazy Dog Bed and Breakfast, ☏ 63 9209 454 845, 63 36 288 4128, ✉[email protected]. This B&B offers 15 fully air conditioned rooms, hot showers, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Set inside a private garden enclave and conveniently located at the center of the island. On-site cafe offers breakfast and lunch. Dogs are welcome. ₱2600 and up.
- Reef Retreat Boracay, ☏ 63 9173 493 060. A nice cozy 12 room hotel owned by a couple from the UK. It's right near windsurf/kiting schools and breakfast is also served in one of these schools. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, aircon, mini bar, hot/ cold shower and ceiling fan. Bulabog beach is only 1min walk away from the hotel. The walk to White beach takes about 10 min and the same goes for the walk to D*Mall. The hotel is clean and newly built with comfortable rooms.
Splurge
- Boracay Butterfly Garden Cottages, ☏ 63 36 2886701. Cottages with kitchens, separate air conditioned bedrooms, hot showers, cable TVs, free Wi-Fi, and sea view patios. 10 min from beach, 7 min from D'Mall.
- Palm Breeze Villa Boracay, ☏ 63 9155352625. A small luxury resort in a slightly elevated position at the north end of Bulabog Beach. The resort features a swimming pool with swim-up bar. Free wifi throughout. Stunning views over the swimming pool and ocean from all rooms. En-suite bathrooms feature modern fixtures and oversized shower-heads. They also include quiet split-system air-conditioning, cable TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
- Cohiba Villas Boracay Resort, ☏ 63 36-288-4792. Tel. Furnished villas intended for families staying a week or more, located on a cliff overlooking Bulabog Beach. Quiet split-system air-conditioning, cable TV, mini-bar.
Near White Beach
Some hotels and resorts are located along roads and footpaths off of White Beach, generally within just a few minutes walk from the beach. Room rates in these may be a bit lower than prices for comparable rooms located in resorts which have beach-front entrances, and the rooms may be a bit quieter than rooms located right on the beach.
Proračun
- Ocean Breeze Inn. Offers budget cottages or air conditioned guesthouse rooms (various room sizes for single travellers or families) at affordable rates. Guest kitchen also available. Ocean Breeze Inn is located at Station 3, around 2-3 minutes walk to White Beach.
- 9 Trafalgar Cottages, Station 3 Manggayad (behind the New souvenir shops at D original talipapa.), ☏ 63-36-2883711. Double fan rooms, shared bathroom. Nice garden. ₱480.
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Splurge
- 10 Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa, Barangay Yapak, ☏ 63 36 2884988, faks: 63 36 288 5088. Boracay's first international branded resort. 219 rooms, suites and villas, with 350m of dedicated beach and 12 hectares of grounds. They also offer airport transfers through their private speedboat. From US$500.
- Boracay Holiday Resort, ☏ 63 36 2884086, faks: 63 36 2884085. A Mediterranean inspired resort located at the heart of Manggayad (Station 2), a three-minute leisurely walk to white beach.
- Grand Boracay Resort, ☏ 63 2 7315971, faks: 63 2 7426272. Grand Boracay is in the center of Boracay island. Known for its wide space and quiet atmosphere with its affordable prices.
- Mandala Spa and Villas Boracay, Station 3, ☏ 63 36 288 5858. A sanctuary for the body and soul where a culture of respect for the individual and an atmosphere of beauty, wellness and personal growth pervades. Relax and revive in a romantic and secluded resort villa with spa therapies, yoga or natural foods, walking distance from Boracay’s famous White Beach in this award winning Boracay resort and spa. From US$250.
- Turtle Inn, ☏ 63 36 288 4206. This is one of the island's newer establishments. Located just a couple of minutes walk from the beach near boat station 3, this hotel has a high standard of accommodation at surprisingly reasonable rates.
Balabag and other areas
Proračun
- Fat Jimmy's Resort, 0221, Station 2, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 5562. Fat Jimmy's Resort in Boracay, Philippines offers the best quality and friendly service with neat, clean and comfortable accommodations at a price everyone can afford and make the best Boracay experience in their life. Od ₱1200.
- La Bella Casa, Station 1 near Cocomangas Bar of Boracay, ☏ 63 36 2885846. It offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which are equipped with a cable TV, mini-fridge, and private shower and bathtub. Superb room service is also offered to guests.
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- Beachcomber Resort Boracay, Station 1, ☏ 63 36 288 4465. 11 accommodations, all equipped with Cable TV, Air-conditioning and Private veranda. Facilities and services are Spa, Outdoor swimming pool, Restaurant and bar. Od ₱4211.
- Boracay Holiday Resort, Station 2, Corner Main Rd. & Tirol Rd., Manggayad, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 2884085. Sprawling Mediterranean inspired resort located right at the heart of Manggayad (Station 2) and affords its guests with a 3-minute leisurely walk to the famous white beach. Just by walking alone through the resort's breezy corridors and airy verandas is enough to make you feel the holiday ambience. Boracay Holiday Resort is an affordable luxury. It surely will be a part of your memorable experience here in the island, not just a place to stay Od ₱2200.
- Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway, ☏ 63 36 2883548. A cool beach retreat nicely tucked a few meters away from the buzz of the Boracay coastline. Offers an oasis of calm and understated luxury with its wonderfully modern ambience. Od ₱3500.
- [mrtva povezava]Real Maris Resort, Station 1, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 2884144. Luxurious hotel for more bliss in paradise. Their air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a cable TV, DVD player, Internet access, room safe, mini-bar, and refrigerator. Some of their facilities are restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a beach bar, and massage services
- Roque’s Place Boracay, Station 3, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288-33-56. It offers 15 rooms, all of which have air-conditioning, cable TV, and a mini-bar. Some of its amenities include bar and restaurant, beauty parlor, and water sports facilities. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like Diamond Sea Sports, Boracay Scuba, and Willy's Rock. Od ₱2500.
- The Sitio Boracay, Station 1, Balabag, ☏ 63 2 4144065. From the native cogon roofing to the endearing Filipino-Balinese theme, your air-conditioned Boracay villa is a place rife with comfort and charm. Rates start at ₱4500.
Splurge
- Boracay Hills Resort, ☏ 63 36 2883315, faks: 63 36 2883768. One of the most exclusive places to stay on Boracay Island. Located in the lush and hilly hammock of Bantud 10 minutes walk from the beach; free shuttle service available.
- Lorenzo's Villa, ☏ 63 2 928-0719. At the southern tip of Boracay, 10-15 min to White Beach by free hotel shuttle. All rooms feature ocean view balconies. There is a pool and spa services on site, but beach access to a small stretch of sand is limited due to the resort being perched on a cliff.
- Paradise Bay Resort Boracay, ☏ 63 36 288 5124, 63 36 288 5071, faks: 63 36-288 5127. Tulubhan is popular with German travellers. It offers a middle range accommodation rate with a small pool, a free van-ride to anywhere on the island and a billiard table.
- 11 Boracay Amor Apartments, Diniwid, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 9063, ✉[email protected]. Serviced apartment built on top of a limestone cliff giving good view over Boracay Island. Od ₱5000.
- 12 Modra laguna, Tulubhan Beach (3-minute walk North from Boat Station 3), ☏ 63 36 288 5170. This is the south end of White Beach which is quieter, cleaner and less busy than station 1 or 2. The Inn has 4 standard rooms, 4 deluxe garden rooms, 3 ocean view suites and two large family rooms. The inn also has a highly regarded restaurant and dive center, and there is a designated area with lounge chairs. If you get the opportunity, spend some time with the owner, Vaughn, an exceedingly friendly and accommodating American expat. All the rooms also have air-conditioning, hot water, cable TV, wireless Internet connection and come with free bottled water, beach towels, and breakfast. US$38-165 per room/suite.
- Balaihara, ☏ 63 36 288 5587. A cluster of villas sprawled over the resort community of Fairways and Bluewater in the Newcoast area. Each villa has roomy and cozy rooms furnished with modern amenities. Recreational facilities include an 18-hole Graham Marsh-designed golf course and a swimming pool.
- Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Beachfront, Station 2, Balabag, ☏ 63 36 288 3444. Set in the heart of Boracay’s vibrant culture and warm atmosphere is Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, a AAA beachfront resort with 52 luxurious rooms and suites, an in-house restaurant by the sea, hotel spa, swimming pool, kiddie pool and convention center. Od ₱8000.
- Argonauta Boracay - Boutique Hotel with Villas and Apartments, Hagdan, Yapak, Overlooking quiet Punta Bunga (tunr left on the main road going to Balinghai), ☏ 63 36 288 2746. At a hillside near Punta Bunga Beach overlooking the ocean to the west, near Shangri La Resort. Available are Boutique Hotel Rooms, Apartments good for 4 guests and Villas good for 6 guests. 2 small swimming pools on site. Od ₱4000.
Ostani varen
Sewage water pollution is one of the biggest problems of Boracay: lots of sewage pipes can be seen pouring water-carried waste directly into the sea. Some areas, like Bulabog beach, has been made completely unswimmable due to this problem. Other areas suffered less. However, it puts swimming safety of the entire island under the serious threat.
Power outages still happen pretty often (2016) and can last from several minutes to several hours. On a bright side however, substantial part of more expensive resorts have back-up generators which solve the problem almost entirely.
Povežite se
Internet connections are pretty slow anywhere on the island. Wi-Fi can be found everywhere from splurge hotels to small guesthouses but again it's pretty crappy. Small Internet cafes exist but not widespread.
3G/4G is provided by mobile operators Smart and Globe.
Spopadite se
1 Bureau of Immigration, Villa Camella, Boat Station 2, Main Road (near Budget Mart and opposite Boracay Isle Hotel), ☏ 63 36 288 5267. Same-day visa extension is possible here. First 29-day extension costs ₱3130. They require 2×2 cm photo and photocopies of several passport pages.
Tips:
- Paperwork submission and payment cut off time is 3PM, so get there at least an hour before that.
- Hold on to the paper receipt you are given - if you lose it, there is a ₱500 fine.
- Pickup on date given after 3PM-5PM or up to 5 days after (anytime). After that, there is a ₱200 passport hold fee per day.
- If you stay in the Philippines more than 6 months, you must get clearance to fly out.
- It takes 10 working days to get it - for free, or 3 days processing for ₱500, or 1 day processing (actually 5 minutes) for ₱1000.
- Clearance is valid for 30 days but not exceeding last visa date (clearance is 1 month maximum if visa ends in 1 month from now).
- You cannot get clearance when doing extension - only one transaction at a time (as you need submit a copy of your last visa extension & your passport, but in this office essentially you can get both done in 30 min if you pay extra).
- You will need 3 photos - 2x2 inches - which can be done in marketing agency upstairs for ₱75 pesos - includes DSLR shot and print of 8 photos. You also need copy front back of your ACR card. Copies can be done upstairs at ₱5 each.