White Beach, Boracay | Top 100 Bikini Destinations
BORACAY, AKLAN / PHILIPPINES
Follow the sand along
White Beach.
Three beach stations, village lanes, and a west-facing shore on Boracay.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 100 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / AKLAN
Find your stretch of sand,
then explore the island.
White Beach runs along Boracay’s west coast, with about four kilometers of pale sand divided into three familiar stations. You can settle near the shops and restaurants at Station 2, walk north toward Willy’s Rock, or head south toward the palms around Angol.
Boracay belongs to the municipality of Malay in Aklan. The island has its own neighborhoods and beaches, while Caticlan and the provincial capital of Kalibo are on Panay. Give White Beach its own day and plan any mainland outing around the boat crossing.
ON THE WORLD MAP
Off northwestern Panay in the central Philippines
White Beach, Boracay, Aklan
01 / GETTING THERE
Leave room for the crossing to the island.
Get around Boracay and the surrounding coast
Use the beachfront path and village lanes for short walks. For Diniwid, Puka and the northern resorts, arrange an island ride and agree on the pickup and return point before you leave.
On the beach
Use the designated swimming area, follow flags and lifeguard instructions, and stay clear of boat lanes. Check the sea forecast before an outing. Leave the water when access is closed or conditions are beyond your ability. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
White Beach is a long sandy shore lined with accommodation and places to eat. The station names help you choose an entrance, but conditions change along the water. Check the marked swimming zone and local advice at the part of the beach you use.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
Choose an entrance near your plans
Ask your host for an entrance at Station 1, 2 or 3. If you arrive by island transport, confirm the nearest road drop-off and the walk to the shore. The map pin marks the sand by the central Station 2 area.
Official beach information ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Check the route from road to shore
Some approaches involve narrow lanes, uneven paving or steps before loose sand. Ask about the full route from your drop-off, including gradients, toilets and any assistance you need.
03 / THE SAND
Pale sand along the west coast
The width of dry sand changes with tide and swell. Walk clear of boat access areas and leave room around the rocky shore near Willy’s Rock. Wet steps and rocks can be slippery.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Keep a meal stop behind the shore
You can find breakfast plates, rice dishes, cafés and restaurants close to the beach. Use a venue for your meal, carry drinking water, and follow the beach’s posted rules about food, drink and smoking.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Ask before you book beach gear
Check with a licensed operator for any water activity and confirm the equipment, weather policy and departure point. Use a venue’s permitted seating area if you want shade and ask what access includes.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Confirm toilets and changing access
Ask your accommodation or a restaurant which facilities you can use. Carry a towel and dry clothes if you’ll change back at your room.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at White Beach.
01 / ARRIVE
Take a first look
Read the notices and check conditions before you unpack.
02 / WALK
Start with the shore
Choose a short walk that leaves you an easy return.
03 / PAUSE
Make room for a break
Drink some water and keep your plans flexible.
04 / TOWN
Finish with the village
Change into dry clothes before your next stop.
Start with a walk before the sand heats up. Find the swimming zone and check conditions, then choose a place to leave your things within sight. Take a shaded lunch break behind the beach, explore a few village lanes and return to the shore when the light softens.
NEARBY BEACHES
Three nearby shores.
These are separate beaches on Boracay. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the Station 2 pin. Road routes are longer.
Puka Beach
A northern shore with coarser shell-rich sand and a less developed setting.
- Best for
- A shore walk and a change of scenery
- Facilities
- Some vendors near the approach. Bring water and check shade.
- Good to know
- The sea can deepen quickly. Check conditions before entering and arrange your return ride.
Diniwid Beach
A smaller sandy cove beyond the northern end of White Beach.
- Best for
- A separate cove and a meal stop
- Facilities
- Accommodation and a restaurant near the approach. Ask about visitor facilities.
- Good to know
- Use a road approach when the shoreline path is wet, cut off or unsuitable for your footing.
Bulabog Beach
An east-facing shore with boats and a wind-sport scene.
- Best for
- Watching kiteboarding and seeing the other side of the island
- Facilities
- Beach businesses and village services nearby.
- Good to know
- Keep clear of launch areas, lines and moving equipment. Ask an instructor where you can stand or enter.
Distances are straight-line from White Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
04 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Make time for the village and a separate island outing.
01 / STATION 1 / NORTH WHITE BEACH
Willy’s Rock
Walk north along the sand to see the small offshore rock and shrine. Give the steps and rocks room when the water is up, and keep the path clear for other visitors.
Willy’s Rock on Google Maps ↗02 / STATION 2 / BALABAG
D’Mall
Step into the lanes behind the beach for small shops, cafés and a meal. It’s a practical place to pick up a few things before walking back to the sand.
D’Mall on Google Maps ↗03 / OFFSHORE / LAUREL ISLANDS
Crystal Cove Island
Arrange a boat outing with an authorized operator and confirm the landing conditions. The operator lists island walks and cove access. Ask which areas are open, especially if stairs or rough water would affect your visit.
Crystal Cove Island / official activities ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
White Beach and Boracay.
The pin marks White Beach sand near Station 2. Willy’s Rock is north along White Beach. Bulabog is across the island to the northeast, and the passenger crossing to Caticlan is south.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Beyond the line of palms.
See the island’s main road and village streets, the water around Caticlan, and Boracay’s wetlands and hills. The photographs name the places shown and include views from earlier visits.
05 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
BALABAG / BOLABOG ROAD
Secret Garden Resort
$ Budget · About PHP 1,800–2,000 per room night for two at sampled direct standard and deluxe rates (checked 2026-11)
An inland base on Bolabog Road. The direct sample includes taxes and fees. Check the room category and the walk to White Beach before booking.
Secret Garden Resort official site ↗STATION 3 / ANGOL
Cocoloco Beach Resort
$ Budget · About PHP 3,250–3,350 per room night for two at sampled direct standard-room rates (checked 2026-11)
Stay toward the southern end of White Beach. The estimate compares the standard balcony and standard room. Confirm your dates and what the current rate includes.
Cocoloco Beach Resort official site ↗BORACAY NEWCOAST / EASTERN YAPAK
Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast
$$ Mid-Range · About PHP 3,700–5,200 per night for two across selected direct Standard Queen rates (checked 2026-11)
Stay in Newcoast on the east side. The sample covers a room-only offer and a separate breakfast rate. Check the hotel’s current shuttle arrangements for White Beach.
Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast official site ↗DINIWID / COVE
Microtel by Wyndham Boracay
$$ Mid-Range · About PHP 5,000–5,500 per night around the hotel’s posted promotion starting rate (checked 2026-11)
Stay beside Diniwid Beach for a separate cove setting. The posted promotion has booking conditions. Check current availability and your road connection to White Beach.
Microtel by Wyndham Boracay official site ↗STATION 1 / PINAUNGON
Two Seasons Boracay Resort
$$$ Upscale · About PHP 6,000–7,500 per Deluxe King room night in a direct sample, before stated taxes (checked 2026-11)
A White Beach base in Station 1. The direct sample includes a last-minute rate and a regular available rate. Confirm the final tax-inclusive total and breakfast terms.
Two Seasons Boracay Resort official site ↗YAPAK / NORTHERN COVES
Shangri-La Boracay
$$$$ Luxury · About PHP 28,000–29,000 per night around the official site’s displayed starting rate (checked 2026-11)
An outlying resort base in the north of the island. Confirm the room category, transfers and full rate, and arrange a separate ride if you plan to spend the day at White Beach.
Shangri-La Boracay official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
The northeast monsoon tends to bring drier weather, while the southwest monsoon brings more rain and can roughen the west-facing sea. Conditions can differ between the two shores. Check PAGASA’s forecast and marine advisories before a swim or crossing. Official conditions and seasonal planning ↗
06 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
What to order
Try a Filipino breakfast with garlic rice and eggs, a grilled fish plate or a local rice dish. The restaurant bands cover the named order. Ask about drinks, service and local tax when comparing the total.
Local habits
Greet the person serving you and ask before photographing people at work. Put on dry clothes for shops and restaurants, keep shore access clear, and follow the posted beach rules.
A LITTLE FILIPINO AND ENGLISH
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Magandang umaga
- Good morning
- Salamat po
- Thank you, politely
- Saan ang banyo?
- Where is the restroom?
- Magkano po?
- How much is it?
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
STATION X / MANGGAYAD
Nonie’s
$ Budget · About PHP 300–390 per person for selected breakfast dishes before drinks (checked 2026-11)
Start with a breakfast plate or bowl at Station X. The restaurant’s own menu lists ingredients, so check it with the team if you need to avoid something.
Nonie’s official site ↗BULABOG / EASTERN SHORE
Levantin Restaurant
$ Budget · About PHP 260–390 per person for selected breakfast plates with the stated drink choice (checked 2026-11)
Have breakfast on the other side of the island. The published menu includes fruit with selected egg dishes and a choice of coffee, tea or juice.
Levantin Restaurant official site ↗STATION 2 / D’MALL BEACHFRONT
Aria Cucina Italiana
$$ Mid-Range · About PHP 390–590 per person for selected pasta dishes before drinks (checked 2026-11)
Stop near the D’Mall entrance for pasta or a wood-fired pizza. The estimate covers one pasta dish, so compare portions before ordering several plates.
Aria Cucina Italiana official site ↗STATION 1 / WHITE HOUSE BEACHFRONT
Los Indios Bravos
$$ Mid-Range · About PHP 580–980 per person for selected casual mains before drinks (checked 2026-11)
The menu at White House Beach Resort covers pub dishes and other mains. Choose it for a sit-down break on the northern stretch of White Beach.
Los Indios Bravos official site ↗YAPAK / PUNTA BUNGA
Mosaic Latin Grill
$$$ Upscale · About PHP 1,350–2,750 per person for selected grilled fish or lamb mains, before local tax and service (checked 2026-11)
Plan a separate meal at Crimson’s grill. The official menu lists fish steaks and lamb with a side and sauce. Confirm a table and visitor access before heading north.
Mosaic Latin Grill official site ↗YAPAK / BANYUGAN CLIFFTOP
Sirena Restaurant
$$$$ Luxury · About PHP 8,000–18,000 minimum spend per cabana table under the posted seasonal offer (checked 2026-11)
Reserve this for a cabana meal at Shangri-La. The band is a table minimum that varies by season and booking method. Ask about ordinary restaurant seating and the menu if you prefer that arrangement.
Sirena Restaurant official site ↗AKLAN AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Wave Bar & Lounge
Check the current music program and opening before choosing an evening at the resort’s bar. Arrange your ride back if you’re staying away from White Beach. Wave Bar & Lounge ↗
Azure Beach Club
A separate beachfront venue at Crimson. Ask about outside-guest access and any seating conditions before you travel to the resort. Azure Beach Club ↗
Cielo Poolside Restaurant & Bar
Check with the resort before visiting for a drink, particularly if you’re staying elsewhere. Confirm guest access and your return transport. Cielo Poolside Restaurant & Bar ↗
Choose an evening that fits your transport. Check the venue’s current opening and any performance program before setting out, and arrange a driver if you will be drinking. Seasonal listings do not guarantee service during every visit.
AKLAN EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival
In spring, paddling teams race in the waters around Boracay. Check the federation’s current host beach, public viewing arrangements and any changes to water access.
LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival official site ↗Ati-Atihan Fashion Festival, Kalibo
In winter, Kalibo’s festival program includes a fashion event celebrating local design. Treat it as a separate mainland outing and plan the crossing and a mainland stay around the organizer’s arrangements.
Ati-Atihan Fashion Festival, Kalibo ↗Currency / Philippine peso
The venue bands use Philippine pesos, abbreviated PHP. Carry some cash for small purchases and check whether a business accepts your card. Ask about taxes and service when you compare a meal, room or package.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas / notes and coins ↗07 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for a beach walk and a village stop.
BEACH TO TOWN
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Boracay Lemonade bikini with a lightweight cover-up, a hat and sandals you can carry when you reach the sand. Keep a dry layer for lunch.
For a walk
Use footwear with grip for the village lanes and any rocky approach. Bring water, sun protection and a small dry bag for a boat outing.
In town
Put on a dry shirt and shorts or a loose dress for the shops and cafés. A light layer can be comfortable in air-conditioned transport.
SIZE GUIDE
Check your measurements.
Use the garment-specific chart below to compare your measurements before choosing a size.
Inches
| CHEST (inches) | HIPS (inches) | |
| XS | 33 ⅛ | 35 ⅜ |
| S | 34 ⅝ | 37 |
| M | 36 ¼ | 38 ⅝ |
| L | 39 ⅜ | 41 ¾ |
| XL | 42 ½ | 44 ⅞ |
| 2XL | 45 ⅝ | 48 |
Centimeters
| CHEST (cm) | HIPS (cm) | |
| XS | 84 | 90 |
| S | 88 | 94 |
| M | 92 | 98 |
| L | 100 | 106 |
| XL | 108 | 114 |
| 2XL | 116 | 122 |
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport is closest to White Beach?
Caticlan’s Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, code MPH, is the nearby gateway on Panay. Your trip continues to a jetty, across to Boracay and onward to the beach area.
Which station should you choose?
Station 2 puts you near D’Mall and many restaurants. Station 1 is the northern stretch toward Willy’s Rock. Station 3 leads south toward Angol. Check the exact entrance and neighborhood of your stay.
Can you swim at White Beach?
Check the flags, marked swimming area and local guidance where you enter. Stay clear of boat lanes and leave the water when conditions or posted restrictions require it.
Can you visit without a car?
Island rides and shared transfers can cover longer distances, while short village and beachfront trips can be on foot. Agree on pickup points and check your return ride before going to a separate beach.
Are Caticlan and Kalibo on Boracay?
Both are on Panay. Boracay is across the channel from Caticlan. Any mainland outing needs a separate crossing and onward travel plan.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
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