Boracay Island

Overview

DEPTH

1.5–3 m

SHORE LENGTH

4 km

ADDRESS

Malay, Aklan

Sports & Events

Swimming

Dragon Boat Racing

Recent major events highlighting Boracay Island capability for high-level competitions and large audiences

2025	OARtoberfest International DragonBoat Rac	Dragon Boat Racing
2025	LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival	Dragon Boat Racing
2024	Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit	Swimming

Venue Details & Specs

A must-visit destination for tourists worldwide, Boracay features a 4-km white beach coastline divided into three stations on the island’s west side. Calm near-shore waters and a long, straight beachfront suit open-water swimming and lane-based dragon boat racing.

In 2025, Boracay’s popular White Beach saw paddlers racing each other for the LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival. A year before, swimmers concluded the four-leg Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit 2024 at the waters in front of Boracay Newcoast. These events and more prove that Boracay Island is the place to be for exciting watersports.

Shoreline Length	4 km (White Beach)
Total Area	4,000 m x 100 m (White Beach)
Depth	1.5–3 m near shore (White Beach)
Water Temperature	26–30 °C
Water Quality	DENR Class SB (suitable for recreation)
Wave Height	0.1–0.5 m Nov–May \| 0.3–1 m Jun–Oct
Current Speed	Mild current Nov–May \| Moderate to strong current Jun–Oct

Logistics & Access

Approximate distance to major transport hubs

Godofredo P. Ramos Airport	7+ km
Caticlan Jetty Port	6.5 km

Accommodations & Dining

Major hotels near Boracay Island

Boracay Tropics Resort Hotel
Hannan Park Resort
Ambassador in Paradise Resort
Discovery Boracay
The Lind Boracay
Belmont Hotel Boracay
Savoy Hotel Boracay
Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
Shangri-La Boracay

Popular dining options near Boracay Island

The Sunny Side Cafe		Cafe
Redcrab Boracay		Seafood
Balicay		International
Epic Boracay		Asian, Western
White Beach Paraiso Bar and Grill		Seafood
Pamana		Filipino
Paraw Beach Club		Bar
Percy Seafood		Seafood

Health & Safety

Hospitals near Boracay Island

Ciriaco S. Tirol Hospital	Public – General
Malay Municipal Hospital	Public – Primary Care

In case of emergency, contact:

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office – Malay	(036) 288-7843 / 0963-035-9648 / 0919-851-4102
Bureau of Fire Protection – Boracay	(036) 288-4198 / 0950-010-7215 / 0930-849-3001
Philippine National Police I Yapak Boracay	0938-867-6794
Municipal Health Office – Boracay	(036) 288-5624 / 0970-924-1930 / 0927-027-7323

Contact Information

Local Government Unit of Malay

✉️ lgumalayaklan2@yahoo.com

About Malay

The host municipality of Boracay, Malay delivers world-class beaches, colorful nightlife, and proven watersports infrastructure in one footprint. It’s a natural fit for beach games and post-event lifestyle festivals.