Boracay Activities and Attractions guide for 2012
Explore Boracay Island! We will be your guide! Boracay Island in the Philippines is paradise for travellers and sports buffs. Boracay Island experience is one you will truly enjoy, whether you visit with loved ones, or even decides to come alone and make new friends as you go along. Residencia Boracay's Guide Page features up-to-date information on various Boracay attractions and activities.
The Ati-Atihan Festival at Kalibo Aklan
The Ati-Atihan, held every January in the town of Kalibo in the province of Aklan on the island of Panay, is the wildest among Philippine fiestas. Celebrants paint their faces with black soot and wear bright, outlandish costumes as they dance in revelry during the last three days of this week-long festival. The Ati-Atihan, a feast in honor of theSanto Niño, is celebrated on the second Sunday after Epiphany. Catholics observe this special day with processions, parades, dancing, and merrymaking.
Ati-atihan means "to be like aetas"or "make believe ati's." Aetas were the primary settlers in the islands according to history books. They too are the earliest settlers of Panay Island where the province of Aklan is. The festival consists of tribal dance, music, accompanied by indigenous costumes and weapons, and parade along the street.
Video: Ati Atihan Festival by Barbubro
Kite Boarding - Boracay International Funboard Cup 2012
Annualy international events like, the (San Miguel Super Dry) Boracay International Funboard Cup, is held every January or February of the year to promote thie sports. Boracay windsurfing can be seen at its best at the Boracay International Funboard Cup which is a yearly event.
Video: Susi Mai on kiting in Boracay
The Boracay International Funboard Cup is a weeklong event held at Bulabog Beach every January. It is free to watch and after the tournament Boracay's atmosphere is pumped up with various beach parties and live music!
The date for the 2012 International Funboard Cup in Boracay will be January 16 to January 21, 2012.
http://www.boracaywindsurfing.com
Boracay Wind Surfing
Boracay is one of the country's prime windsurfing and kiteboarding beaches in Asia. Ideal for beginners because its flat waters that is only 1.5 metres deep and 600 metres long.
Wind surfing in Boracay is usualy done at Bulabog Beach which is a large two miles long lagoon. This lagoon is protected by offshore reefs which makes it perfect for wind surfing.
Video: Boracay Wind Surfing and Kite Surfing by Ocean Source
Windy season starts between November and April. Boracay wind surfing winds are generally steady and onshore, blowing between 12 and 20 knots. Boracays beautiful waters are always warm, hovering around 27’C. For more advanced and experienced surfers Boracay also offers rolling and breaking waves out beyond the reef.
There are several establishments renting out top quality equipment with a good selection of board and sail sizes. Windsurfing courses are available for all levels from beginners to advanced. Check out the videoBulabog Beach below.
Video: Boracay Bulabog Beach by cocoypaulino
Paraw Sailing
Exploring Boracay Island island via Paraw or sailboat is most definitely the best way to explore Boracay in style. You can hire Paraw Sailboats to go sightseeing around the coast of Boracay and beyond rather than the traditional pump boat. Paraw Sailing is one of the most affordabale, accessible and pleasurable activities to do in Boracay not to mention its the lowest carbon footprint activity that you can do. read more
Boracay Mountain Biking
Boracay has a biking trail 25 kilometres longis. Biking along Boracay is extremely scenic. Routes mostly loose dirt roads and steep climbs up to lookout points which give spectacular views across clear, blue waters of the islands.
Various steep drops along single dirt track paths through thick vegetation and native villages will lead you to other deserted beaches to explore. Cycling along these beaches at low tide is best adviced. For the serious biker we suggest that you bring your own bicycle. If it comes as extra baggage from Manila to Caticlan, the cost is minimal.
Bike rentals are available at USD 2.00 per hour or USD 12.00 per day.
Kayak Island Hopping
Enjoy one hour of Kayaking off the beautiful shores of White Beach and then 30 minutes of snorkeling. With a little bit of experience and courage, kayaking is fun. Kayaking is not only good for exercise for your upper body, it will also develop yout balance and coordination. It is similar to a canoe except that a kayak has a closed cockpit. With a Kayak you also sit on the bottom of the boat with your legs extended and rowing is done using a two blade paddle alternating on each side. Sea kayaks (Puffins) are available for rent on Boracay. Sea kayaking is good all year round although the rainy season is from July to November and it can be quite windy.
Singles USD 8.00 per hour, USD 30.00 per day
Doubles USD 12.00 per hour, USD 32.00 per day
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