Boracay Island
A small island off the northwest tip of Panay, best known for White Beach, a long stretch of pale sand lined with cafes and bars. Visitors swim, sail, dive and watch the sunset.
Boracay
Sunset sailing, water sports and White Beach with its powdery sand are the reasons this small island is famous.
Attractive locations
Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park
A protected area of forest, hills and coast on the mainland just across the strait from Boracay. It suits visitors who want wildlife and quiet scenery away from the beach.
Carabao Island
A small, quiet island between Panay and Tablas with simple fishing villages and pale beaches. It receives far fewer visitors than nearby Boracay.
Willy's Rock
A small rocky outcrop rising from the shore of White Beach, topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. It is one of Boracay's best-known landmarks and a common spot for photos.
Ilig-Iligan Beach
A quieter beach on Boracay's northern side, away from the main resort strip. Rocky outcrops and clear water make it a calm place for a swim and a walk.
Airports
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport MPH
It is about 7 km in a straight line from Boracay.
Kalibo International Airport KLO
It is about 59 km in a straight line from Boracay.
Tugdan Airport TBH
It is about 41 km in a straight line from Boracay.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Philippines page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan26.3 °C82 mm
- Feb26.4 °C59 mm
- Mar27.2 °C52 mm
- Apr28.4 °C57 mm
- May29.0 °C225 mm
- Jun28.4 °C371 mm
- Jul27.9 °C461 mm
- Aug27.8 °C388 mm
- Sep27.7 °C382 mm
- Oct27.8 °C341 mm
- Nov27.8 °C208 mm
- Dec27.1 °C207 mm
Driest months: Feb, Mar, Apr. Wettest months: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Costs
Prices here are about 33% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
911 (police, fire, ambulance).
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Philippine Red Cross
Helps with: The Philippines' national Red Cross society. Its website describes disaster response, a national blood service, and first aid and CPR training. Its contact page lists an emergency hotline and a head-office address.
Who qualifies: People in the Philippines who need its disaster, blood or first aid services.
Phone: 143
Address: 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Barangka-Ilaya, Mandaluyong City 1550
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines
Helps with: The UN migration agency. Its country office is in Makati City; use the email address to ask about its work with migrants.
Who qualifies: Migrants and others in its migration programmes. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Email: [email protected]
Address: 28th Floor Citibank Tower Condominium, 8741 Paseo de Roxas, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
local government
Emergency number 911 (police, ambulance and fire)
Helps with: Reaches police, ambulance and fire services. UK government travel advice lists this number.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 911