Boracay is a small piece of paradise in the middle of the Philippines. A 10 km2 island offering perfect conditions for kitesurfing on one side (Bolabog beach) and a white sand paradisiac beach, protected from the wind on the other side (white beach). Boracay got elected most beautiful island in the world in 2012 !!
This is what also makes the destination so enjoyable for everyone... if your friends or better-half are not kiting, they can still enjoy the island and have a great time without having to wait for you on a windy beach with sand flying. The nightlife of Boracay is also a highlight of the trip. Every taste should find satisfaction. Romantic diner, cool live concert, chill-out bar, reggae concert or wild parties in bars and discos are some of the choices you have every night!
This is what also makes the destination so enjoyable for everyone... if your friends or better-half are not kiting, they can still enjoy the island and have a great time without having to wait for you on a windy beach with sand flying. The nightlife of Boracay is also a highlight of the trip. Every taste should find satisfaction. Romantic diner, cool live concert, chill-out bar, reggae concert or wild parties in bars and discos are some of the choices you have every night!
The island offers many different activities like golf, diving, excursions to different islands, windsurfing, parasailing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and so much more. You will never want to leave the island.
Come and fall in love with this magical place!
How to get to Boracay?
Boracay Island is located at the north tip of Panay Island in the center of the Philippines.
To enter the Philippines, you can either land first in Manila or Cebu. Then you will need to take a domesticflight to reach one of the two airports close to Boracay - Caticlan or Kalibo, both situated on Panay Island. Boracay is too small to have an airport.
We can arrange the airport transfer for you.
Caticlan airport
Caticlan Airport is very close to Boracay Island. It takes just a 10 minutes boat ride from Caticlan Jetty Port to Boracay.
We recommend to use Cebu air Pacific if you travel with a kitebag. Only their flight numbers starting with 5J allow for sport equipment.
Check out Cebu air Pacific and AirAsia
Kalibo airport
From Kalibo to Caticlan, it takes a 1 and half hour bus-ride.
The advantage to use this Airport is that flights can be cheaper.
The bus ride costs approx 4 euro per way so it is a good solution if you want to save some money.
Check out Cebu air Pacific, Philippines Airlines and AirAsia.
The advantage to use this Airport is that flights can be cheaper.
The bus ride costs approx 4 euro per way so it is a good solution if you want to save some money.
Check out Cebu air Pacific, Philippines Airlines and AirAsia.
Our location / Bolabog beach
Bolabog beach is a lagoon exclusively reserved for windsurfing and kitesurfing. That is where you will find our kitesurf center.
To come to us, just ask any tricycle to bring you to Islakite and get yourself ready to arrive in kitesurf paradise!
If he does not know where we are, tell him to bring you to Bolabog beach, passing by Laketown (he will understand). Then once on the beach, turn left and you will find us 30m further.
The Bolabog Lagoon is about 2600 m in length and about 700 m wide. The reef protects the lagoon from the waves so you will find yourself in a safe environment.
For the more experienced ones, there are very small waves to surf on the reef ! Free from swimmers and boat traffic, the shallow waters of the lagoon offer flat surface conditions ideal for kitesurfing lessons.
From end of October to end of April the wind is blowing constantly side onshore on Bolabog beach between 15 and 30 knots.
From July to October, wind is blowing on white beach but with far less constancy.
Useful info
Visa
A 30 day tourist visa is granted upon your arrival in the country. If you wish to stay longer, extending your visa can easily be done at the local immigration office.
You can extend up to a maximum of 1 year after which you will have to leave the country.
Prices
Compared to most European countries or the US, Boracay is considered very cheap to eat out in restaurants. For Example:
* 1 bottle of beer - 1US$ in Restaurants - 50cent in small shops
* Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - You can find a meal from 1$ to 40$.
On average it costs 5-10 US$ for a good meal per person.
In our restaurant, the majority of meals costs 4 US$
Money
Local currency is the Philippine Peso. It’s easy to change your cash or travelers checks to Peso in Boracay. Credit cards are widely accepted in the larger hotels and resorts, a service charge of approx 6% is normally added to your bill.
ATMs are available at D-Mall and Banks. At Islakite, we accept payments in Euro, USD and Peso.
Baby sitter
If you’re worried about your kids, you can hire a babysitter easily on the Island at small cost of approx $6. Filipino love kids and you can be sure they will take very good care.
Health
Boracay is considered a clean tourist Island. Although it’s always a good idea not to drink or wash your teeth with hotel water, much better to use bottled water. If you do need a pharmacy or need to see a Doctor then there’s plenty to choose from.
Restaurant
There are hundreds of restaurants in Boracay. Whatever your taste, there’s always an option. Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Mexican… delicious fresh seafood grilled to your satisfaction is available at any number of restaurants on the island. Being spoilt of choice is the only trouble you’ll have!
Safety
Boracay is considered a safe tourist island. We don’t recommend that you keep valuables such as money and passports in your hotel though. Safety deposit boxes are available at the Tourist Center located in the center of the main White Beach. They charge 150P (3US$) per month.
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