Boracay

城市概覽

Orientation There are dozens of beaches on the island, and White Beach being the longest and the most popular of them, where all life goes on, it occupies roughly all western part of the island. On the opposite side of the island (eastern) there is a main kitesurfer's beach - Bulabog. Other beaches are much smaller and tranquil. All parts of Boracay are interconnected with the help of the Main Boracay road which runs from South to North through all island. White Beach is several kilometers long and thus it's divided into three parts (from north to south): Station 1, Station 2, Station 3.

Climate During the dry season (November-April; the northeast monsoon or amihan blows from December to March), White Beach is calm and very suitable for swimming, etc. The other side of the island has large winds and waves making it suitable for wind surfing, wave running, etc. During the rainy season (June-October), when the southwest monsoon (habagat) blows, this is reversed, with a risk of typhoons. White Beach often gets large winds and waves which sometimes makes it unsuitable for swimming. Current weather conditions can be found online.

如何抵達

Whether you go by plane or by boat, the port of entry for Boracay Island is the small barangay Caticlan on the mainland. Outrigger boats (banca) leave every few minutes from 1 Caticlan's jetty port. The short boat trip to 2 Boracay's jetty port at Cagban costs ₱25. There are two jetty ports in Caticlan (Caticlan and Tabon) and two jetty ports on Boracay (Cagban and Tambisaan). Because of the wind during September (or low season months), the jetty port furthest from the airport (Tabon) will be used to take you to Tambisaan port. Tourists have to pay a terminal fee of ₱100 and an environmental fee of ₱75. E-trikes are available at Cagban to bring passengers to their hotels. E-trike fare is from ₱20 per person up to ₱150 per trip depending where your resort is.

By plane There are two airports serving Boracay. 3 Caticlan or Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (MPH IATA), ☏ +63 36 288 7111. Much smaller and closer airport, only a few kilometers away from Caticlan Jetty Port and Tabon Port. It now handles jet flights to Manila operated by Philippines Airlines and Cebu Pacific, as well as turboprop aircraft from Cebu operated by Cebgo, PAL Express and SkyJet. The airline will drop you off at the east side of the airport. After exiting the airport on at east side, find the tricycle stand across the street, past the various resort offerings. A tricycle from the airport to the Tabon jetty is ₱50 per person. Ground transportation. From the Caticlan airport, you can either take a tricycle (₱50) or walk (10 minutes) to Caticlan Jetty Port. Besides, Cebu Pacific offers hotel transfer for ₱350 per person. (updated Jul 2016) 4 Kalibo International Airport (KLO IATA), 2 km away from Kalibo and 70 km away from Caticlan Jetty, ☏ +63 36 262 3264. This airport can handle larger aircraft such as Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, however it is much farther from Boracay than Caticlan airport. Its international destinations include Beijing, Busan, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Singapore, Shanghai

當地交通

Most visitors opt for electric tricycles, which act as the island's taxis and make up most of its traffic. Rides are usually no more than ₱150 for individual (per tricycle, not shared with other people) ride to any point on the island, and can be found almost anywhere along the main road.

From Cagban Port to Station 1, the most that you should pay is ₱25 per head. That is, if you don't mind sharing the tricycle with other tourists. If you don't want to rent the tricycle and allow the driver to pick up other passengers along the way, say you just want the "Individual" price and not "Special". Short rides on busy routes, say from D'Mall to Station 3 or from Station 1 to Station 3, are a standard rate of ₱20 per passenger, but expect the tricycle driver to ask for ₱40 or more if you look like a foreigner. Long rides, like Puka beach to D'Mall, should cost around ₱40. Drivers waiting near beaches, hotels, etc., generally ask higher price like ₱150-200, even if you're alone. It may be worth bargaining if there are a few people with you and you want an individual ride - otherwise, better catch a passing tricycle on the main road. From Tambisaan jetty port to Station 2 D'Mall, the most that you should pay is ₱20 per head on the solar bus.

Scooters provide the best flexibility at a reasonable price. The downside is having to deal with island traffic which can be unnerving for visitors unused to the aggressive tricycle drivers. Prices are exorbitant, starting at ₱1200 per day rental (2016). Mountain bikes are also available for rent at several locations along White Beach, which is off limits to motorized vehicles. To explore around the island, rent a native sailboat (paraw) or motorized outrigger (banca) and visit the many beaches of Boracay.

必看景點

1 White Beach. This is what most people are here for, but there are environmental rules and the beach is a challenge for people with disabilities. It is a lovely stretch of powdery white sand against azure water, it's also the commercial center of the island. The long beach is divided into three sections, Station 1, Station 2, and Station 3. Station 1 is the northernmost and has the widest beachfront, where prime hotels and resorts are located. Accommodations are pricier, but quality is generally the best as well. Station 2 is the commercial and geographical center of white beach. This is the center of it all for shopping, eating, and partying. That said, the beach here is also the most crowded, and the area the nosiest. Station 3 is the southernmost section; quieter than station 2, it is the least developed, and also the lowest priced. All of White Beach from the northernmost tip of Station 1 to the southernmost of Station 3 (~4 km) is open to the public, so one can relax and/or swim wherever they like, regardless of hotel location.In every station, there are two lifeguards patrolling on foot equipped with whistle, life buoy and hand-held radio. The boat station 2 is the lifeguard and rescue command center.

2 Puka Beach. A quiet stretch of white sand along the northern tip of the island, Puka Beach is an image of what most people expect on a tropical island: white sand, azure water, and relatively empty. This is where locals gather the small puka shells for some of the jewelry that is sold on the island so expect the sand to be more coarse than on White Beach. The water tends to be a little rougher on this side of the island but it is much quieter. Similarly, there are fewer services—there are only a couple of restaurants, but you likely won't have a problem getting a cold drink or an ice cream as there are a few vendors that patrol the beach. The main road in Boracay terminates at Puka Beach therefore you'll be able to hire a tricycle to get there in less than 1

體驗活動

Scuba diving For those interested in scuba diving, there are dozens of dive centers