Here Are Some Great Activities You Can Do in Boracay For the Holy Week

If you’re a beach person like me, you will indeed find one that will suit your preference in Boracay. White Beach, is the most famous one known for its powdery white sand. It is the main area where you can find hotels, bars, restaurants, and various pop-up stores. If you’re the sporty type, Bulabog Beach is the place to go, a popular spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Diniwid Beach is also an excellent place to chill during sunset. I prefer less crowded areas, so I head to Puka Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach, both located in the northernmost portion of the island. You can buy a refreshing drink and relax in a bamboo beach bed at these places.

Since it is surrounded by water, it is recommended to try some water activities while in Boracay. You can spare one day in your itinerary to check out the activities the island has to offer. You can try helmet diving (PhP1,200) in the morning when it’s not too hot yet. The activity lasts for about 30 minutes, including the speedboat ride. It can be pretty scary if you can’t swim but walking underwater and seeing colorful fishes would ease your fears.

Afterward, you can go island-hopping, usually four to six hours. Instead of joining a group, booking a private tour is more convenient since it allows you to go snorkeling, swimming, and do other activities at your own pace. You can then cap off your day by sailing a paraw (outrigger boat). You can rent each paraw at PhP3,000, suitable for two persons.

Apart from water activities, many inland adventures are to try in Boracay. You can tour the island with a mountain bike, which you can rent for PhP150 per hour. If you prefer racing, you can also go to Barangay Yapak to find go-kart racing tracks. A race cart session with five 900-meter laps costs PhP1,000. You can also ride a horse while on vacation here for PhP1,300, including a guide fee.

Going meatless as part of the Holy Week tradition is not a problem on this white-sand beach island. My favorite part of each trip is eating delicious food. Several restaurants specialize in healthy meal options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. One of these is Nonie’s located in Station X. Nonie’s operates daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. They have a selection of healthy grains, rice meals, and other Filipino food with a healthy twist. For non-Catholics, there’s no need to worry as it is business as usual for most Boracay restaurants. That means you can still eat your favorite meat dishes throughout the week.

Since Holy Week is one of the busiest holidays on the island, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the island and spend a day exploring the mainland of Malay. Malay has it all on your things-to-do list from waterfalls, rivers, caves, and eco-farms. Start your day scouring the Malay Ecological Center and then make a short stopover at Agnaga Mini Falls. Visiting the Pangihan Cave is also something worth experiencing. Allocate an hour for the spelunking activity to have some time to explore the stalactite formations inside the cave. Lastly, you can go to the Nabaoy River where you can go swimming and have a sumptuous lunch of native dishes at the restaurants near the area.

The Holy Week season is also the perfect time to take a retreat and wash away negative energy. If you are a religious Catholic, your Holy Week activities will not be complete without attending masses that you can do at Holy Rosary Parish in Barangay Balabag. You can also join the traditional procession on Black Friday should the local government allow it. For non-Catholics, one way to relax is by pampering yourself. My favorite pampering activity is going to one of many spas on the island. You can have a spa session at your hotel or book a massage package at a wellness center like Mandala Spa Resort and Villas. The resort is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can also take yoga classes or enjoy vegan dishes from their restaurant.

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