Top Things to See
Boracay is teeming with visual treats for visitors. The natural beauty that the island enjoys is Boracay’s biggest draw, with picture postcard perfect beaches and geographical wonders. While the stunning coastline is where most people hang out, the interior holds a few natural treasures that are also worth seeing.
 Baling Hai Beach
Head a short distance north of Diniwid Beach and you’ll come to this peaceful little cove which shares Diniwid’s lack of development, natural beauty and obvious serenity. Visitors can enjoy swimming or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters or dining at the cliff-top restaurant from where some great views of the coastline are available.
 Bat Cave
Unconnected with the secret location of a fictional superhero, the Bat Cave is a natural attraction located at the western end of Boracay. Visitors wanting to check out this interesting spectacle can hire a local guide to take them on the short hike to the cave. The cave’s entrance is somewhat difficult to access, but once inside visitors are rewarded with sights of the many giant fruit bats that reside here. A flashlight is essential to get the full benefit of the experience. To see the bats in flight, visitors need to go at dusk. The surface on the ground inside of the cave is precarious and visitors should exercise caution with their footing.
Boracay Sandcastles
Everyday locals with artistic tendencies showcase their talents on the island’s beaches by creating magnificent, intricate sandcastles. Building starts early in the morning and with the level of detail involved, the artworks are generally not finished until lunchtime, when the bulk of the day’s visitors arrive. As dusk arrives, empty beer bottles holding candles are added to the sculptures, adding further to their beauty and making for some excellent photographs.
 Diniwid Beach
Within easy walking distance of White Beach is the altogether quieter 200-metre long shoreline known as Diniwid Beach. The beach can be reached via a footpath that cuts through a cliff at one end of White Beach. The peace and tranquillity, combined with the gorgeous scenery, make this a welcome retreat from the more boisterous atmosphere of White Beach. A hill at the northernmost end of Diniwid Beach is well worth climbing for the excellent views across the area that it affords.
 Puka Beach
Located at the northernmost point of the island, Puka Beach is quieter than White Beach and less affected by commercial development. The sand on the beach is a little coarser than on the island’s other beaches, as it’s littered with the tiny puka shells that are found in many of the locally made items of jewellery. The beach is reached by following the island’s main road and visitors can get here by tricycle. Puka Beach has a single restaurant from which staff patrol the beach touting for business, so there’s no need to move an inch from your bathing spot for food or refreshments.
 White Beach
The island’s most developed beach remains among its most beautiful, offering awesome views of rich blue waters dotted with islands of varying sizes as well as a lengthy strip of soft white sand punctuated by shady palm trees. All in all, White Beach is straight off the front of a picture postcard and is all the more inviting for the variety of facilities available here. Visitors wanting to stay on the sand can enjoy the benefits of food and refreshments from local vendors, while those happy to take a break can stroll across to the strip of cafés, bars and bakeries set just behind the palms.
Willy’s Rock
Boracay’s most famous landmark is Willy’s Rock, an oddly shaped volcanic formation that is synonymous with the island, appearing in numerous travel brochures and on countless postcards making for an essential holiday photograph for anyone holidaying here. The rock is the only natural formation along a two-mile stretch of coastline and can be reached easily at low-tide, when visitors can get a holiday snap with the curious structure in the background. At the top of the rock, locals have erected a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Top Things to Do
 Catch a Boracay sunset. Sunset is a special time from almost anywhere on the island, but especially on any of the beaches. Bright orange hues kiss the vivid blue shades of the ocean as the sun sinks slowly over the horizon. Watching the sunset is a romantic experience and can be enjoyed over an ice-cool glass of San Miguel or an early dinner.
 Discover the enchanting underwater world through snorkelling. Snorkelling can be enjoyed independently if you have your own equipment or as part of an island or glass-bottom boat tour. On group excursions mask and snorkels are provided and visitors are taken to key spots where the local sea life is known to be rich and visible.
Enjoy an adrenalin rush on a banana boat ride. This thrill-a-second experience can be found at many a popular beach holiday destination and is as fun-packed at White Beach on Boracay as it is anywhere else. Not for the feint-hearted, the ride is a bumpy one and often sees participants’ flying off into the water as the driver purposely makes sharp turns. Life-jackets are provided.
 Get a beach massage. A number of the beaches have experienced masseurs plying their trade, and sunbathers needn’t move from their beach mat or lounger to enjoy one of these relaxing and therapeutic experiences. On White Beach in particular visitors will be offered these services throughout the day from locals who walk regularly up and down the length of the beach.
Get your hair braided. Get into the tropical holiday experience and get your hair braided, with locals on many of the main beaches providing this distinct look.
Go kite-boarding. This relatively new water sport is rapidly increasing in popularity on Boracay, with Bulabog Beach on the eastern side being the best place to either observe local aficionados or arrange to have a go yourself.
 Go parasailing. This well established sport is available through local operators at White Beach. Parasailing not only provides the thrill of a lifetime, but it also offers some truly spectacular views of the island and the surrounding Philippine archipelago. This sport doesn’t come cheap, but it’s an experience you won’t forget.
Sail among neighbouring islands on an island-hopping tour. Rent a boat for the day and tell your ship’s captain where and when you would like to make stops, or book an arranged trip that will take in a number of beaches around Boracay as well as some on surrounding islands.
 See the island on horseback. Boracay Horse Riding Stables offer visitors the chance to get a unique perspective of the island’s beauty via trips on horseback across undulating terrain and through traditional native villages. Riders confident enough to handle a horse unaccompanied may do so, while novices can ride behind local guides.
Take a glass-bottom boat tour. A unique way to see some of the flora and fauna indigenous to the waters around Boracay is to take a glass-bottom boat tour. Beautiful coral and a variety of brightly coloured fish and sea creatures can be witnessed at the various stopping points on tours available from White Sand Beach.
 Work up a sweat and play a game of beach volleyball. Nets are available on White Beach, and anyone feeling energetic enough can get a game of beach volleyball going with friends or complete strangers. Watching the locals show-off in late-afternoon games can be a fun experience.
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