Boracay Tourism

Boracay tourism is at its peak during the Amihan season partly due to its wind and weather patterns. At this time of the year, prevailing wind are blowing from the east. White Beach on the western section of Boracay Island serves as the main tourism area but is hidden from the wind. The Amihan season is that time of the year when these waters are glassy-smooth. On the eastern side, the northern and southern regions of the island channel the winds from the east to the shores of Bulabog Beach. Its reef filled waters is the perfect place to go windsurfing as well as kiteboarding.

The shores of White Beach is not lacking in accommodation options as they are scattered throughout Boracay. You have a wide variety of choices of rooms from the luxury type hotels to the Spartan rooms for those with a tight budget. The boat stations also offer guests different accommodation choices. For budget conscious individuals, Station 3 is the best option. For guests who are looking for dining and some entertainment, Station 2 has accommodations near bars and restaurants. If you prefer some peace and quiet, Station 1 houses the isolated accommodations

Want to practice your golf swing? Boracay is home to a world-class 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by Graham Marsh. Boracay has more than 350 beach resorts with over 2,000 rooms from five-star to budget accommodations, so you are likely to find one that suits your budget. For those who want to dine, drink, and listen to musical entertainment until the wee hours of the morning, there are some excellent restaurants, pubs, and night clubs along the shores of the island.

When looking for Boracay accommodations, it is worth noting that room rates in most of the hotels are determined by the low and peak season. On occasions when there is a heavy influx of tourists, there is a so-called “Super” Peak Season. This includes the Holidays, Holy Week, and even Chinese New Year.

The waters of Bulabog Beach plays host to the annual Asian Windsurfing Tour featuring the Boracay International Funboard Cup held for a week every January of each year. The first month of the year marks the celebration of the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, the capital of Aklan. Boracay has its own Ati Atihan held on the second or third week of January. Another annual event worth watching in Boracay Island is the dragon boat race spearheaded by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation. The Philippine team as well as rivals from other Asian countries converge every April or May for the competitions.

Beginning in 2003, the summer months sees the holding of the Boracay Open Asian Beach Ultimate Tournament, an annual gathering of ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts. Boracay is the host of the 2014 Asian Beach Games. Boracay is home to the Dragons, the island’s ultimate Frisbee team. It is the top ranked squad in the country and soon in the Asian region. They took part in the 2007 World Championship Beach Ultimate in Brazil.