Why it ranks
Four-kilometre white-sand beach on Boracay's west coast, ranked #1 on TripAdvisor's Philippines attractions list with 6,645 reviews when checked; the island was closed for rehabilitation for six months in 2018.
Don't miss: Walk from Station 1 to Station 3 at sunset, then paraw-sail off the beach.
Best for: First-time beach travellers, sunset watchers and families who want restaurants steps from the sand.
Good to know: Habagat (south-west monsoon) months around Jun–Oct bring waves and wind to this side; a seaweed bloom can tint the shallows green around Feb–May. Visitors pay environmental and terminal fees at Caticlan.
Key facts
| Type | beach |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free (island environmental and terminal fees collected at Caticlan) |
| Best season | Nov–May (Amihan season) |
| How to get there | Fly to Caticlan (or Kalibo), boat across to Cagban Jetty, then e-trike to the station of your resort. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.4 · 6,645 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 39.6/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 52/100 | #1 in Beaches, Anawangin Cove, has 54 points |
| Score | 97 | 60 + 39 × (52 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
White Beach, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa0-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#1 White Beach): rating 4.4/5 from 6,645 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines things-to-do page: White Beach ranked #1, 4.4/5 from 6,645 reviews
- planetware.com/philippines/top-rated-tourist-attractions-things-to-do- — PlanetWare list: Boracay beaches, 2018 closure, greenish water Feb–May
FAQ
Where is White Beach, Boracay?
White Beach, Boracay is at White Beach, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.
How much is the entrance fee at White Beach, Boracay?
Free (island environmental and terminal fees collected at Caticlan). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to White Beach, Boracay?
Fly to Caticlan (or Kalibo), boat across to Cagban Jetty, then e-trike to the station of your resort.
How is White Beach, Boracay ranked?
White Beach, Boracay has a category score of 97 (52 evidence points) and ranks #2 for beaches in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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