We had been in Boracay and it was time for the sundown. The water was clear and calm, the sand—pristine and high quality. Aside from a number of vacationers and native youngsters swimming and enjoying about, we nearly had the entire stretch of seaside to ourselves.
Not likely a typical assertion when in Boracay. However, when you’re at Bulabog Seashore, you may undoubtedly expertise this.
However, Bulabog Seashore? That soiled bottom seaside? Actually?
Effectively, after Boracay’s rehabilitation, Bulabog Seashore has been revived to a adequate various to the extra well-known Boracay White Seashore.
UNDERSTAND BULABOG BEACH
AN AERIAL VIEW OF BULABOG BEACH |
Bulabog Seashore sits proper in the course of Boracay Island’s east aspect, it stretches for about two kilometers and runs instantly parallel to the White Seashore. It’s about ten minutes away by foot from the primary street at its closest level.
BULABOG BEACH IS CALM DURING HABAGAT SEASON |
With its east-west relation to the White Seashore, these two are in direct distinction to one another. Dawn at Bulabog Seashore, sundown at White Seashore. And as a consequence of Habagat and Amihan winds, when it’s wavy and windy on the White Seashore, it’s calm and clear at Bulabog Seashore. And vice versa.
BULABOG BEACH IS NOW VERY CLEAN AND VERY SWIMMABLE |
Often relegated to water actions like windsurfing, jet-skiing, banana boat, and comparable 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 as a replacement, pristine white sand and crystal clear waters.
And sure, its right spelling is Bulabog Seashore, not Bolabog Seashore.
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 Seashore. Since we’re staying at Ferra Lodge & Backyard Suites—which is nearer to Bulabog—we’d often 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 Seashore is that timber 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 which may fall in your head. The sand at Bulabog Seashore is creamy white and can also be fairly high quality. The one downside 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 Seashore [GPS LOCATION: 11.962514, 121.930940]. Positioned 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 in all probability as a consequence of Aqua Resort’s day by day seaside clean-up.
BORACAY’S POPULAR LEANING COCONUT TREE |
One other standard spot in Bulabog Seashore is the leaning coconut tree [GPS LOCATION: 11.964928, 121.929316] which extends proper into the water. It’s a great place for picture ops—so good, the truth is, 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, in fact, there are the same old stand-up paddle boards and crystal kayak rides provided alongside the shore. Each of those are often extra for social media photo-ops fairly than precise paddle boarding or kayaking, however we noticed a number of who really rode them for his or her supposed 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 may comply with that results in the far southern finish of Bulabog Seashore—simply be on the look-out for stray canines. There, yow 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 reside. The Ati Komunidad can also be situated within the space, showcasing their methods and livelihood.
WHERE TO EAT IN BULABOG BEACH
THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF BULABOG BEACH |
There are numerous eating places surrounding Bulabog Seashore.
For funds vacationers, there are carinderias and low-cost eateries alongside the side-streets of Bulabog Seashore the place a rice-meal will be had for lower than 100 pesos. These are the place we often eat.
THE MONKEY TREE CAFE & BAR AT BULABOG BEACH ~ PHOTO FROM FB PAGE |
For these with a bit more cash, there are eating places and bars proper alongside the seaside. Among the notable ones we noticed on the middle of Bulabog Seashore 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 Seashore Burgers Boracay.
There are additionally a number of small and comfortable eating places alongside the southern a part of Bulabog Seashore, which has much less vacationers and a quieter atmosphere which may make you are feeling you’re not even in Boracay.
Personally, I choose the meals locations alongside the middle and southern components of Bulabog Seashore since they sit proper by the seaside, in contrast to their northern counterparts which is split by an precise street from the seaside.
WHERE TO STAY IN BULABOG BEACH
THE SO-CALLED BULABOG ROCK GARDEN AT THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE BEACH |
There are numerous attention-grabbing lodging and resorts alongside Bulabog Seashore, from budget-friendly hostels and lodgings, to posh five-star resorts. For this listing, I’m itemizing beach-front resorts with distinctive character that can enchantment 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 might satellite tv for pc proper beside the waters of the seaside.
THE LUXURIOUS FIVE-STAR AQUA BORACAY RESORT |
AQUA BORACAY
For vacationers with funds that need excessive finish lodging, luxurious, and repair. Aqua Boracay has one of the best seaside space in Bulabog—well-shaded by coconut timber and stone/coral-free shore and waters. The resort has a pool too.
TIKI-FEELS AT LEVANTIN BORACAY |
LEVANTIN BORACAY RESORT
For individuals who desire 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 dealing with the seaside.
RUSTIC AND FREE-SPIRITED VIBE AT THE LAZY DOG BED & BREAKFAST ~ PHOTO FROM AGODA |
THE LAZY DOG BED & BREAKFAST
For a very 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 funds backpackers who’re single and able to mingle. Chillax Flashpackers can also be not beach-front, however is shut sufficient to contemplate.
REEF RETREAT RESORT’S HOMEY AMBIENCE |
REEF RETREAT RESORT
For funds and mid-range vacationers who doesn’t need the co-mingling really feel of a hostel. Reef Retreat Resort gives 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 resort in Boracay. Not beach-front, however this stylish boutique backyard resort undoubtedly has a coronary heart. Moreover having wonderful service, they’ve wonderful meals too. They has a restobar beside a rooftop infinity pool.