White Beach is the roughly 4 km stretch of powder-fine white sand on the west coast of Boracay Island, in Malay, Aklan, Philippines. The sand is made of finely crushed coral that stays cool even at midday, and the shallow, calm shorewater is good for swimming and families. The beach is split into Stations 1, 2 and 3 (from the old boat landings), each with a distinct feel, and watching the sunset from a traditional paraw sailboat is its signature experience.
Explore the ~4 km beach by its three stations — Station 1 is the wide, quieter luxury-resort zone, Station 2 is the buzzing hub with D'Mall, shops and nightlife, and Station 3 is the calmer, budget-friendly end
Sunset paraw sailing on a traditional bamboo-and-wood outrigger — Boracay's bucket-list moment
Willy's Rock: a volcanic outcrop topped by a Virgin Mary shrine, free and walkable, the beach's iconic photo spot
Gentle, shallow entry (about the first 20-30 m) that suits non-swimmers and families
Island-hopping and coral-garden snorkeling among the popular water activities
Good to know
RulesSmoking and drinking are banned on the beach itself (beyond the vegetation line). Alcohol is allowed only inside beachfront bars, restaurants and hotels, and smoking only in designated areas such as D'Mall. Fines (reportedly around PHP 500 for a first offense, PHP 1,500 for repeats) and possible detention are cited, so confirm the current rules.
RulesTo enter the island you need a confirmed booking at a DOT-accredited accommodation, and a daily visitor cap (around 19,000) is enforced. Single-use plastics are also restricted. Booking and document requirements change, so verify the latest before you travel.
CautionTricycles and horse carriages (kalesa) have no meters and often inflate fares. Locals report routes that should cost PHP 20-40 quoted at PHP 100-200, and kalesa drivers who set no price beforehand then demand PHP 800-2,000. Always agree the fare before you get on.
CautionBeware fake accommodation/tour listings on social media that take payment for nothing, and island-hopping or snorkeling tours that are oversold, then canceled last-minute or padded with hidden 'fuel' or 'island permit' fees. Book through DOT-accredited operators or established platforms.
SeasonThe wet Habagat season (roughly June-October) brings the southwest monsoon with rain and swells, with July-August the wettest. During the June-November typhoon window boat trips can be canceled, so leave slack in your plans. Even in the dry high season (roughly Dec-May) green algae can wash up along the shore (around Feb-May).
SafetyThe sand stays cool but the sun is strong — use sunscreen, a hat and stay hydrated, and mind currents and changing weather when snorkeling or sailing. Vendors and touts are common on the beach; decline politely if you're not interested.
Practical info
Arrive via Caticlan Airport, then a bangka boat from Caticlan Jetty Port to Cagban/Tabon. Foreign visitors should prepay the environmental fee (about PHP 300, one-time for the stay) and terminal fee (about PHP 150, charged each way) via Boracay iPass (boracayipass.ph). Shops, money changers and ATMs cluster around D'Mall at Station 2. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm the latest.
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