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Boracay is a tropical
island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off
the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of
the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist
destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag,
and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay),
and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism.
White Beach is the main tourism beach. It is a bit over four kilometers
long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and
other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two
kilometers, there is a footpath known as the Beachfront Path separating
the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south
of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along
the beach itself. Several roads and paths connect the Beachfront Path with
Boracay's Main Road, a vehicular road which runs the length of the island.
At the extreme northern end of White Beach, a footpath runs around the
headland there and connects White Beach with Diniwid Beach. |
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Geography |
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Boracay is a tropical island
of the Philippines located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila
and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western
Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular
tourist destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc,
Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality
of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine
Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan. |
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Climate |
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Weather
in Boracay is generally divided into two seasonal weather patterns known
locally as the Amihan and Habagat seasons. In the Tagalog language, Amihan
means a cool northeast wind, and Habagat means west or southwest wind;
south-west monsoon.[7] Amihan and Habagat seasons are generally associated
respectively with the El Niņo and La Niņa global weather patterns. The
Amihan season is characterized by moderate temperatures, little or no
rainfall, and a prevailing wind from the east. The Habagat season is
characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a
prevailing wind from the west. |
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Activities in
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RIDE THE ZORB!!!
Boracays newest adventure! Roll down a hill inside a giant
inflatable bouncing ball! The sport from New Zealand is now
available in Boracay Island. Try riding the Hydro Zorb, splish and
splash your way downhill inside the giant ball or try the Harness
Zorb, strap yourself in, roll head over heals down the hill! Great
fun for the whole family. Prices range from P300-580 philippine
pesos per person. The park is located in Yapak, Boracay Island. The
Park is open everyday at 9am.
HORSERIDING
At Boracay horseriding stables (tel. 63 36 288 3311) in Pina-ungon,
Balabag. Explore parts of the island away from the usual tourist
trail with their friendly native horses and ponies. All levels of
experience are catered for.
SCUBA DIVING
There are plenty of dive shops to choose from in Boracay.
Experienced divers recommend the wreck, and the wall dive.
SAILING
Ride the waves and go beach-hopping with a native paraw (outrigger
sailing boat). Bring your snorkel gear for a tour of some of the
best spots around the island. You can sail with native-built
outrigger boats.
FUN RIDES
A fun ride in a banana-boat. Motorboating is also available.
KITEBOARDING
Kiteboarding is one of the most popular new sports on the island.
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