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Boracay Is Famous For...
Boracay boasts of a sugary white sand
beach and azure blue waters. The best part of the island is the four-kilometer
White Beach known to be the "finest beach in the world." The surrounding water
is shallow and the sand is finer and brighter than most beaches in the
archipelago. White Beach is so, soooo fine, it feels like treading on miles of
baby powder! The island paradise of Boracay is a
perfect place for watersports. Here, you can partake in a smorgasbord of
exhilirating aqua action - from swimming and snorkeling to scuba diving,
windsurfing, sailboating, kayaking, boardsailing, and boating. World-renowned Boracay is an
adventure island ideal for island hopping, hiking, trekking, caving, mountain
climbing, biking, and horseback riding. Trekking and mountain biking can bring
even the intrepid to the island's quaint interior villages and to the edges'
scenic rocky cliffs, discovering along the way many hidden coves with isolated
beaches far from the tourist crowd. On the eastern side of Boracay Island
is Bulabog Beach. It is a boardsailor's mecca that draws enthusiasts from all
over the world, especially during the peak season from November to March. In
January, it is the site of an International Funboard Cup. Sailboating and kayaking are popular
sporting activities, with Boracay playing host to the annual Paraw Regatta, an
international sailboat race that makes use of the native outrigger. Dive sites surround the island and
are learning venues to both novice and professional divers, guided by competent
instructors of the many dive shops that operate in the area. For trueblue scuba
diving enthusiasts, Yapak in Boracay is a great deep dive. Laid-back Boracay is the perfect
venue for golf, tennis, bowling, even beach volleyball. Top-of-class amenities
for these activities are available in the island. For golf bugs, Fairways and
Bluewater Resort Golf and Countryclub has an 18-hole championship course. The code in Boracay is strictly
informal. Walking barefoot than shod is the rule rather than the exception.
Swinging discos have the beach for a floor, giving dance a new twist. From dusk
to dawn, the island turns into one big party place where everyone is welcome to
join in. For the adventure-driven, "Mambo
Number 5" is a little bit of boating and wind surfing, a little bit of scuba
diving, a little bit of trekking, a little bit of mountain biking, and a little
bit of golf. Bargain shopping is a joy of a
diversion while in Boracay. Souvenir pieces provide endless possibilities, from
trinkets and native accessories made of shells and semi-precious stones to
exotic or contemporary beach wear and fashion artworks. The taste of the 6th Region, to which
Boracay belongs, is quite simple. Charbroiled chicken is common fare. Another
favorite dish is raw fish marinated in spicy vinegar. Dining is no problem in
Boracay, with most resorts having their own restaurants that serve both Filipino
and international cuisines. Small snack bars line the island. Diversions are not a problem in
Boracay, with leisure activities calendared throughout the year and amenities
offered by some 350 tourist establishments. The island is ideal for beachbumming,
relaxing, and simply lazing around. At the end of the day, unwind with a
relaxing massage. The island never runs out skilled masseurs offering massage
services by the beach. For a more luxurious treat, visit the new Mandala Spa.
The picture-perfect tropical island
of Boracay offers flat-water speed sailing, wave jumping, and longboard
cruising. White Beach, shielded from the amihan, or northeast monsoon, is for
beginners. Bulabog Beach, on the other side of the island, has ideal conditions
for speed, slalom, and high-wind shortboard sailing. It is also the site of the
annual Boracay International Funboard Cup. Tabon Strait has superb
high-performance sailing, but there is a real risk of being swept away, so this
site is for skilled sailors only. Rising near the peak of Mt. Madja-as, the Tibiao River descends almost 2000m on its short but tumultuous journey to the sea. The lower section of the river, known as the “Chicken Run”, is grade 3; the more difficult upper section reaches grade 4. The Tibiao has all the classic features of a tropical whitewater river, with rich vegetation hemming the banks, views of rice terraces, spectacular falls and clear water. The river is close to Boracay and easily accessible.
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