ABOUT BORACAY
Located at the northwestern tip of Panay, this small island has become the number one tourist destination of the Philippines.
The island, roughly shaped like a dumb-bell, is 7km. long an dthe narrowest spot is nearly 1km. wide. Boracay belongs to the municipality of Malay in Aklan province and consists of three communities locally called "barangay" Yapak in the north, Balabag in the center, and Manoc manoc in the south. The north and south are hilly with elevations up to 100m above sea level, and is suited for extensive hiking trips. Numerous intertwining paths and trials may sometimes lead through tropical jungle and link the small villages of the island with each other.
The best part of the island is its 4km white beach, also called long beach by the locals. It is situated at the west coast between the villages of Angol and Balabag, and some experienced travellers claim it to be the finest beach of all Asia. The water is shallow here, and its sand brighter and finer than most beaches in the archipelago. There are about 350 beach resorts with 2000 rooms to suit virtually everyone's taste. There is accommodation of all types and price categories. Restaurants range from the native fastfood stalls to establishments that would satisfy even a gourmet. You can find beer joints as well as discos with amazing light and sound equipment. - Uncle Google
