White Beach
White Beach
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Boracay’s most popular beach is famous for its amazing sunsets and its white sand that stays cool in hot weather.
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E. De Ocampo
Metro Manila, Philippines7 contributions
Jan 2023
Pristine beaches. The sand was so fine it feels like flour! The shallow parts extends up to 7-8 meters(?) from the beach, so safe for kids and non-swimmers.
Tip is to go to station 1 area if you want a more relaxed and chill vibe, better beach, and not too many tourists too.
Tip is to go to station 1 area if you want a more relaxed and chill vibe, better beach, and not too many tourists too.
Written 4 February 2023
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Salil C
Hong Kong, China90 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
The fine fine white sand was great to walk on. The water is very shallow for quite a bit so easy for non swimmers to enjoy. Lots of activities but sometimes the constant selling of paddle boarding, island hopping, sailing etc was too much. Very kid friendly
Written 27 January 2023
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uzmelissa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates173 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Best white beach ever. This beach extremely white and shining all the day. Sand and sea is perfect clean and natural. One of best beaches all around the world in Boracay
Written 16 January 2023
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Nancy L
Rocklin, CA10 contributions
Dec 2022
White Beach was very crowded and there was a lot of junk in the sand. The sand was very soft, like sugar
Written 6 January 2023
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Plamen T
55 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Amazing beach very romantic and clean. White sand, beautiful palm trees and clean blue water. It's a must on your travel bucket list.
Written 4 December 2022
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia16,931 contributions
Nov 2022
I had not been to Boracay for a decade.
While it was a bit more humid than I would have liked on two of the three full days we were there in November 2022, it was also sunny and very warm: ideal for swimming.
There was no seasonal blue-green algae. The water was pristine, and underfoot there are no rocks, so a rare example where one can wade in without reef shoes.
The changes over the past few years have been good. The beach is wider than it was thanks to demolition of some buildings.
The Main Road is almost completely rebuilt, apart from fairly short sections on the way to Yapak (Puka Shell) beach) that still has contractors working on a fix.
The footpaths have become better along the Main Road.
What I most liked, however, was the pure white sand that had little rubbish lying around. The other great feature is the no smoking policy.
Boracay isn't my favourite Filipino island, but it's still worth an occasional visit.
While it was a bit more humid than I would have liked on two of the three full days we were there in November 2022, it was also sunny and very warm: ideal for swimming.
There was no seasonal blue-green algae. The water was pristine, and underfoot there are no rocks, so a rare example where one can wade in without reef shoes.
The changes over the past few years have been good. The beach is wider than it was thanks to demolition of some buildings.
The Main Road is almost completely rebuilt, apart from fairly short sections on the way to Yapak (Puka Shell) beach) that still has contractors working on a fix.
The footpaths have become better along the Main Road.
What I most liked, however, was the pure white sand that had little rubbish lying around. The other great feature is the no smoking policy.
Boracay isn't my favourite Filipino island, but it's still worth an occasional visit.
Written 22 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Shane
3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Jesus where do i start? First of all don't be fooled by the lovely pictures you see in the travel brochure or the internet. This isn't the peaceful paradise you were fooled into believing.
Be prepared to be hounded literally every 5 minutes into buying things from hats to cheap plastic sunglasses that they assure you it's a pair of real Raybans, or the free Lancers that constantly try to get you to book activities with them just so they get their cut, massage parlours that aren't even authentic, you'll be sharing a small room full of other people getting one.
Final nail in the coffin for Boracay was the nightlife, yes there's plenty of choices and many other foreigners out here partying however be prepared to be heavily hit on by many trans street workers, as soon as you stop for a few seconds you will be surrounded like your a piece of bread and them being the pigeons. That brings my review on boracay to an end however to be put off from travelling to the Philippines, its a wonderful country and many other options and places here to visit.
Be prepared to be hounded literally every 5 minutes into buying things from hats to cheap plastic sunglasses that they assure you it's a pair of real Raybans, or the free Lancers that constantly try to get you to book activities with them just so they get their cut, massage parlours that aren't even authentic, you'll be sharing a small room full of other people getting one.
Final nail in the coffin for Boracay was the nightlife, yes there's plenty of choices and many other foreigners out here partying however be prepared to be heavily hit on by many trans street workers, as soon as you stop for a few seconds you will be surrounded like your a piece of bread and them being the pigeons. That brings my review on boracay to an end however to be put off from travelling to the Philippines, its a wonderful country and many other options and places here to visit.
Written 20 November 2022
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IVANA M
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Thank you so much for the great service! The hotel and its service were beyond excellent. I just want to praise Tchitcho from animation team, this is the best person I have ever met in my life when it comes to animation and care for the guests! True professional!
Written 25 October 2022
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raul van hooren
13 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Nice neaches relaxing nice people but they take advantage of tourist and they made different prices dor tourist so you will alwyas pay double then filipinos
Written 23 September 2022
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lem M
London, UK15 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The island has lost its way and soul. The lack of urban planning is really telling. The overall vibe has changed. Remnants of the “rehabilitation” are still there and old habits has not changed I.e. garbage.
Written 19 August 2022
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if we want to travel in oct how is the climate and party will be on
Dudz S
Cebu City, Philippines236 contributions
the weather should be okay, so that's why thats the start of international tourist season. but, with climate change, expect some rain showers too
there are no more parties on the beachfront itself unlike before.
but there are plenty of places you can party that are not on the beach: dance clubs, videoke, live singers, performances, etc
have fun!
Hi I just want to know if my friend don't like hotel accommodation. Is there an apartment or house that I can accommodate?
Gglaire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 contributions
Definitely! There are a lot of airbnb listings in the island, I advise to message them first prior to booking 👍
Dorie A
3 contributions
Hi, my husband and I had our hotel booking for 2 already but my son and his gf would like to come along. Is it possible for them to come with us and just made additional charges upon check-in? Will they be allowed to enter the island with us?
Graham C
Southampton, UK57 contributions
Yes, you can add but you must also book hotel in advance. Everybody who wants to enter the island has to register and show proof of their hotel booking for their stay on the island. Go to Caticlan port. At the front area go through to the left side and there are 2 offices. One is for paying for the boats, and the other is environmental fee. (Compulsory) When paid progress to the central entrance (roped off). After scanning of luggage progress to the right side and through the turnstiles. From there you must also register your name in the area provided and then queue up to get your boat. Transport other side awaits outside the port gate on the right. Have fun !
Fujiko Mine T
7 contributions
Ciao vorrei sapere com' è la situazione zanzare dato che ho letto il rischio zika in particolare in gravidanza. Dato che sono incinta e fra 3 settimane avrei il volo sto cercando di capire se partire è proteggermi coni repellenti o se annullare tutto. Grazie
Romina M
Vicenza, Italy85 contributions
ciao, io non ho avuto grossi problemi con le zanzare. Mi ero portata un repellente, ma l'ho usato poco.
David V
2 contributions
Es habitual que haya algas? Es más frecuente en alguna época del año?? Gracias
Ishikawa
Nishio, Japan47 contributions
Hola todo bien
yo fui al final del ano fuera de temporada el agua estaba perfecta arena limpia sin alga.
puede ir sin miedo que he investigado mucho antes de ir y las algas no va a ser problema. cualquier duda puede preguntar
snnoker147
essex uk12 contributions
Sunbeds Whitebeach
Andy H
Nottingham, UK15 contributions
No more sun beds or umbrellas on white beach anymore!!!
You have to lie on a towel and burn !!!
Baywindow
11 contributions
Best place to go in Philippines, for restaurants and beaches and bars thanks
Leonardo Kirk G
Metro Manila, Philippines599 contributions
Restaurants
- Antonio's in Tagaytay City
- The Pig & Palm in Cebu City
- La Cabrera, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Beaches
- White Beach, Boracay at Malay, Aklan - Discovery Shores Boracay
- El Nido in Palawan — Lagen Island, Apulit Island
Bars
- Curator, Legaspi Village, Makati City
- The Bar at Peninsula Manila
alexparadas
Carson City, NV
TripAdvisor please change the “Malay” that’s not the country! I notice all of the above nominees has there country but not boracay! It should have Philippine’s in it!! Just saying
I agree!!!
Just change the name instead of putting the municipality, some people specialy foreigner may think its from Malaysia (Malay).
Alev Karataş
turkey43 contributions
I dont know how to change it
evalks2018
Cebu City, Philippines
Why is there no Tourist Police? or no one to help you if there is a problem? I was travelling with my two kids and my husband as a family and we were SEVERLY threatend by a group of drunken russians who partied all night in our neighbour guest resort. We talked to the staff and manager but all were in a state of shock about the rudeness and aggressionlevel coming from those people.They were all extrem fit and muscle and worse extrem high on vodka or else.
As this contininued many nights, after 3 nights i walked right over there with my crying baby on my arm and a very drunken woman told me to put to down the baby "so she could slap my w......emouth!" Wow-this Russians really are the tourists from Hell! No manners, no education an by their tattooes they all look like a big group of inmate escapes.What was totally FRUSTRATING was in fact that the Manager didnt do anything, he hide in is office playing invincible.There is NO Tourist Police like in other places in the world and the real Police of Borocay asked if there is a fight and as we denied they somply hang up the phone!!! So Mr. Duterte we hope that not only will the island be clean in 2018 but as well safe for woman with children who get harrassed and terroized by drunken russian mafia tourists-thank you for listening.
Thomas T
Bocholt, Germany22 contributions
Hi, there is a tourist police also in boracay close to point 3, maybe not directly in the neighbourhood, but
Adresse: Sunset Road, Malay, Aklan, Philippinen
Telefon: +63 36 288 3036
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- (0.02 km) Bans Beach Resort
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- Restaurants near White Beach:
- (0.01 km) Shenna's
- (0.01 km) Harry's Canteen
- (0.01 km) Leylam Shawarma
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- Attractions near White Beach:
- (0.20 km) Fisheye Divers
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