We had been in Boracay and it was time for the sundown. The water was clear and calm, the sand—pristine and high quality. Apart from just a few vacationers and native children swimming and enjoying about, we virtually had the entire stretch of seaside to ourselves.
Probably not a typical assertion when in Boracay. However, in the event you’re at Bulabog Seaside, you’ll be able to positively expertise this.
However, Bulabog Seaside? That soiled bottom seaside? Actually?
Effectively, after Boracay’s rehabilitation, Bulabog Seaside has been revived to a adequate various to the extra well-known Boracay White Seaside.
UNDERSTAND BULABOG BEACH
AN AERIAL VIEW OF BULABOG BEACH |
Bulabog Seaside sits proper in the course of Boracay Island’s east facet, it stretches for about two kilometers and runs straight parallel to the White Seaside. It’s about ten minutes away by foot from the primary highway at its closest level.
BULABOG BEACH IS CALM DURING HABAGAT SEASON |
With its east-west relation to the White Seaside, these two are in direct distinction to one another. Dawn at Bulabog Seaside, sundown at White Seaside. And attributable to Habagat and Amihan winds, when it’s wavy and windy on the White Seaside, it’s calm and clear at Bulabog Seaside. And vice versa.
BULABOG BEACH IS NOW VERY CLEAN AND VERY SWIMMABLE |
Normally relegated to water actions like windsurfing, jet-skiing, banana boat, and related rides earlier than the Boracay rehab—it has since come to its personal as a daily white sand seaside to hang around in. Gone are the soiled pipes that spew sewage into the waters, and instead, pristine white sand and crystal clear waters.
And sure, its appropriate spelling is Bulabog Seaside, not Bolabog Seaside.
WHAT TO SEE & DO IN BULABOG BEACH
OUR DAILY ROUTINE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS INCLUDES A SWIM AT BULABOG BEACH IN THE MORNING |
Throughout our three-week keep in Boracay, half of those had been spent at Bulabog Seaside. Since we’re staying at Ferra Lodge & Backyard Suites—which is nearer to Bulabog—we’d normally go there proper after breakfast. We’d head to the southern space of the seaside, select a shaded spot, unfold our seaside blanket, and swim until lunchtime.
THE WATER AT BULABOG BEACH ALMOST REACHES THE COCONUT TREES ALONG THE SHORE |
The advantage of Bulabog Seaside is that bushes are nearer to the water, particularly so throughout excessive tide, so that you don’t have to go far for a swim. Simply be careful for coconuts or dried leaves that may fall in your head. The sand at Bulabog Seaside is creamy white and can be fairly high quality. The one drawback is that there are some stones and damaged corals together with it.
THE BEST SWIMMING SPOT IN BULABOG BEACH |
Thankfully, we discovered the finest spot for swimming in Bulabog Seaside [GPS LOCATION: 11.962514, 121.930940]. Situated on the southern space of the seaside, proper in entrance of Aqua Resort, this place has pure white sand—zero stones and corals. That is most likely attributable to Aqua Resort’s each day seaside clean-up.
BORACAY’S POPULAR LEANING COCONUT TREE |
One other standard spot in Bulabog Seaside is the leaning coconut tree [GPS LOCATION: 11.964928, 121.929316] which extends proper into the water. It’s a great spot for picture ops—so good, in reality, that individuals really line as much as have a photograph taken on it.
FANCY A RIDE AND A PHOTO-OP ON A CRYSTAL KAYAK? |
And, after all, there are the same old stand-up paddle boards and crystal kayak rides supplied alongside the shore. Each of those are normally extra for social media photo-ops fairly than precise paddle boarding or kayaking, however we noticed just a few who really rode them for his or her meant use.
BULABOG BEACH’S ANSWER TO THE WHITE BEACH’S WILLY’S ROCK, THE BULABOG ROCK |
If ever you tire of the seaside, there’s a brick path you’ll be able to observe that results in the far southern finish of Bulabog Seaside—simply be on the look-out for stray canine. There, you will discover Bulabog Rock [GPS LOCATION: 11.961099, 121.935066], a mini-islet some meters away from the shore, and far nearer to the shore, the Bulabog Rock Backyard [GPS LOCATION: 11.960236, 121.933701].
ATI KIDS PLAYING THE AFTERNOON AWAY AT BULABOG BEACH |
And additional on, the Ati Tribe Village [GPS LOCATION: 11.957945, 121.933956], the place precise Ati folks—the unique inhabitants of the island—really stay. The Ati Komunidad can be positioned within the space, showcasing their methods and livelihood.
WHERE TO EAT IN BULABOG BEACH
THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF BULABOG BEACH |
There are a variety of eating places surrounding Bulabog Seaside.
For price range vacationers, there are carinderias and low cost eateries alongside the side-streets of Bulabog Seaside the place a rice-meal might be had for lower than 100 pesos. These are the place we normally eat.
THE MONKEY TREE CAFE & BAR AT BULABOG BEACH ~ PHOTO FROM FB PAGE |
For these with a bit extra money, there are eating places and bars proper alongside the seaside. A few of the notable ones we noticed on the heart of Bulabog Seaside had been Levantin, Lazy Canine Mattress & Breakfast, Niu Ohana East Bay, The Monkey Tree Café & Bar, and The Bulabar.
BACK BEACH BURGERS BORACAY’S MONSTER BURGERS ~ PHOTO FROM FB PAGE |
On the northern portion of the seaside, there’s Moksha Café, Tambayan Boracay, and Again Seaside Burgers Boracay.
There are additionally just a few small and comfy eating places alongside the southern a part of Bulabog Seaside, which has much less vacationers and a quieter atmosphere that may make you’re feeling you’re not even in Boracay.
Personally, I favor the meals locations alongside the middle and southern components of Bulabog Seaside since they sit proper by the seaside, in contrast to their northern counterparts which is split by an precise highway from the seaside.
WHERE TO STAY IN BULABOG BEACH
THE SO-CALLED BULABOG ROCK GARDEN AT THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE BEACH |
There are a variety of fascinating lodging and resorts alongside Bulabog Seaside, from budget-friendly hostels and lodgings, to posh five-star resorts. For this listing, I’m itemizing beach-front resorts with distinctive character that may attraction to completely different sorts of vacationers.
AISSATOU BEACH RESORT BORACAY IN BULABOG BEACH ~ PHOTO FROM AGODA |
AISSATOU BEACH RESORT BORACAY
For these in search of an space with much less vacationers and with a country and quiet atmosphere. Aissatou even have a small café which may satellite tv for pc proper beside the waters of the seaside.
THE LUXURIOUS FIVE-STAR AQUA BORACAY RESORT |
AQUA BORACAY
For vacationers with price range that need excessive finish lodging, luxurious, and repair. Aqua Boracay has the very best seaside space in Bulabog—well-shaded by coconut bushes and stone/coral-free shore and waters. The resort has a pool too.
TIKI-FEELS AT LEVANTIN BORACAY |
LEVANTIN BORACAY RESORT
For individuals who need a very tropical vibe, Levantin Boracay Resort is the place to go. It additionally has a well-liked seaside restobar.
BANANA BAY BORACAY IS A BEACH FRONT BOUTIQUE HOTEL ~ PHOTO FROM AGODA |
BANANA BAY BORACAY
For many who need high-end feels however on a smaller scale. Banana Bay Boracay even have a pool and a restobar going through the seaside.
RUSTIC AND FREE-SPIRITED VIBE AT THE LAZY DOG BED & BREAKFAST ~ PHOTO FROM AGODA |
THE LAZY DOG BED & BREAKFAST
For a extremely rustic really feel with numerous open-aired space and greeneries. The Lazy Canine Mattress & Breakfast isn’t actually beach-front, however is kind of notable, and actually shut sufficient to the seaside.
ROOFTOP POOL AT CHILLAX FLASHPACKERS BORACAY’S PARTY HOSTEL ~ PHOTO FROM AGODA |
CHILLAX FLASHPACKERS BORACAY
A hostel for price range backpackers who’re single and able to mingle. Chillax Flashpackers can be not beach-front, however is shut sufficient to contemplate.
REEF RETREAT RESORT’S HOMEY AMBIENCE |
REEF RETREAT RESORT
For price range and mid-range vacationers who doesn’t need the co-mingling really feel of a hostel. Reef Retreat Resort presents peace and quiet and with an enormous open space and greeneries.
ONE OF THE GARDEN SUITES AT FERRA HOTEL & GARDEN SUITES |
FERRA HOTEL & GARDEN SUITES
For vacationers who need to expertise the friendliest lodge in Boracay. Not beach-front, however this stylish boutique backyard lodge positively has a coronary heart. In addition to having wonderful service, they’ve wonderful meals too. They has a restobar beside a rooftop infinity pool.