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Boracay, Philippines is a small tropical resort island that has become famous for its award winning pristine powdery white beaches. For a long time Boracay island with its long white beach has been one of Asias best-kept secrets. The mix of foreign culture and a close local community is quite unique. Every convenience is available on Boracay Island, as well as the simplicity of the Boracay beach lifestyle.
Boracay island has 13 beautiful white beaches – The most famous and popular is "White Beach" stretching 4 kilometres on the west side of Boracay. Cohiba Villas is located on “Bulabog Beach”, a quiet white beach located on the East side of Boracay Island where international kitesurfers weave gracefully across the bay. Bulabog Beach is a resort destination for serious kitesurfers and a competition for kitesurfing is held there once a each year. “Puka Shell Beach” on the north end of Boracay boasts of a “Robinson Crusoe” type beach where no resort or hotel development has taken place. Puka Shell Beach is made famous by the small Puka shells that can still be found there. Movie Star Elizabeth Taylor introduced Puka shells to the fashion world making the little shells famous all over the world. Secluded beaches can be found all over Boracay, with great places to discover for private picnics, sand, sun and snorkelling adventures.
Restaurants, Bars and Shopping – Shopping on Boracay has evolved along with the island. These shops range from the local Sari Sari (corner shop) stores to very stylish interior design and clothing shops (Lifestyle shops). Specialized European food shops and delicatessens offer you familiar brands and flavours to make your home eating easy if you choose. The restaurants on Boracay offer culinary delights from all around the world including Filipino, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Japanese, English, Indian, Chinese and many more, in fact the list still grows. When evening comes, there is no shortage of Boracay Beach restaurants and bars to enjoy.
Over 150 Boracay resort type establishments are right on the beachfront. These are great locations to relax and watch a Boracay sunset or just watch the world go by.
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Sports and Activities – Boracay is a world famous diving, windsurfing and kiteboarding area.
Also available are all manner of water sports, including Jet Ski’s, snorkelling, sailing and fishing.
Boracay Island has an 18 hole professional golf course, two tennis courts, horseback riding stables, cycling, bat caves, basketball courts and beach volleyball.. Gyms and wellness Spa’s are available on the island and even offer Yoga and Tai Chi.
Boracay’s “White Beach” has enjoyed awards and votes for one the best beaches in the world from the following publications:
The National Geographic Magazine
BMW Tropical Beach Handbook
The Sun Herald
Australia and Harper's
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