Willy's Rock: Boracay's Iconic Landmark

Willy's Rock is arguably Boracay's most photographed landmark. It's a rocky outcrop that forms a tidal island with a statue of the Virgin Mary on top. Steps are carved into the volcanic rock. Willy's Rock is situated near Station 1 on Boracay's white sandy beach.

Boracay Overview

Boracay is a resort island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is approximately seven kilometers long with a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers (3.98 sq mi).

Boracay is known for its white sand beaches.

Boracay was reopened to the public on October 26, 2018, after rehabilitation efforts.

Location and Access

Boracay Island is located 0.8 kilometers (0.50 mi) off the northwest coast of Panay Island.

South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay Island, serving as Boracay’s main entry and exit point.

Beaches

Boracay’s two primary tourism beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, are located on opposite sides of the island.

White Beach is about 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses.

Bulabog Beach is Boracay’s main windsurfing and kiteboarding area.

Weather

Weather in Boracay is generally divided into two seasonal weather patterns known locally as the Amihan and Habagat seasons.

Boracay will be in the Amihan weather pattern from sometime in October to sometime in March and in the Habagat weather pattern for the remainder of the year.

Activities

Leisure activities available on or near Boracay include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and kiteboarding.

History

The first settlers of Boracay were the Ati people.

Transportation

Boracay Island is separated from Panay Island by a narrow strait. Transportation across the strait is provided by boats operating from the Caticlan jetty port.

Boracay is served by two airports in Aklan: the Kalibo International Airport and Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, commonly referred to as the Caticlan airport.

The three main modes of transport are via motor tricycles and electric tricycles (e-trikes) along the main road or by walking along the beaches.