Boracay is known for its beaches, and they are more than 30 of them altogether. One popular beach is one that stretches more than 4 km with its white sands; it is called the White Beach. Visiting these places would be a lot of fun, but this is not all there is to enjoy.
There is much more entertainment in the water and on land as well. While in Boracay, there are few points to note that would help you through your stay, and these are briefly described below.
Boracay Culture
The people here are warm and welcoming; they are known for their hospitality and realize the fact that visitors need to be welcomed. There are several visitors in Boracay; whenever you come here you will meet many of them. Visitors are free to travel where ever they want tin Boracay with no restrictions imposed on them.
Weather Boracay
Between March and June the temperatures reach anywhere between 28 to 38 degrees one the Celsius. From November to February pleasant winds, cool nights, and occasional rain showers are common. The rainy months are from July to October.
Shopping in Boracay
On the White Beach, you can find things to purchase such as beachwear and T- shirts. The main market that is called Talipapa, also has different items with a range of beach wear fashion shops, specialty shops, small-sized supermarkets. There is also a fruit and fish/meat department here 'D'Mall' is another market that has more variety than Talipapa, offering you a variety of beachwear, jewelry, antique furniture, lamps, and native woodcarvings.
Two other recommended places for shopping include:
A Loja Delicatessen that offers a range of gourmet food
Tourist Center Boracay, which is a one-stop place for all services and businesses
What to Wear in Boracay
Between March and June you might want to wear the lightest clothing possible because of the temperatures. You may still wear light clothing during the following months July to October) because these are the rainy months. You could carry an umbrella with you if the showers seem to start at any time.
Travel Around Boracay
Some of the places that are really worth seeing in Boracay include:
Mount Luho
the Shell Museum
the dead Forest
the bat caves
Health Services in Boracay
There are many clinics in Boracay. Most of them are equipped with the latest facilities in order to deal with the common diseases.
Boracay Nightlife
Cocomangas Shooter Bar is one of the night spots recommended. It has been in operation since 1987, and is a cool place to hang out in the evenings.
Dining Out in Boracay
With more than 200 restaurants in Boracay, the place offers one a wide variety to choose from; you can get almost any kind of food here including Indian, Korean, Thai, Japanese, European German, Swiss and Portuguese. Some of the popular restaurants are mentioned below.
Boracay Steakhouse offers steaks, salads and pasta
Chez de Paris offers the best French and Asian Cuisine
Floremar Pizzeria Da Mario is an Italian restaurant
La Reserve Restaurant offers gourmet French cuisine and exquisite wine
Boracay Business
Business in Boracay is mostly related to the tourist industry. There are other forms of business here, but it is said that there are many people who are in some way linked to dealing with visitors.
