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Escape from White Beach – Finding the hidden beaches of Boracay Island

Puka Beach photo by Red Morley Hewitt via Unsplash

Hidden Beaches of Boracay Island

(Boracay Island, Philippines) Those who want to get away from the tourist crowds at White Beach and see what tropical paradise really means. These are my favorite secret spots on Boracay Island. Don’t tell!

Cagban Beach hidden beaches of Boracay Island
Cagban Beach – hidden beaches of Boracay Island

Cagban Beach

(Treasure Chest Beach) is a calm and peaceful place where the water meets fantastic limestone caves. There are more than a few stories of pirates, Spanish gold, and treasure being hidden here, so don’t be surprised if you run into some local kids digging in the sand. They’re not looking for clams; they’re looking for treasure! LOL

Puka Shell Beach

Puka Beach photo by Red Morley Hewitt via Unsplash
Puka Beach Photo by Red Morley Hewitt on Unsplash

Puka is the Hawaiian word for a hole, and the small shells with holes in them that are used to create the famous puka shell necklaces can be found in plenty here. The locals make beautiful jewelry from them. You can take a banka boat from White Beach to get here or come overland. It is the second-longest beach on the island, and while it’s not a secret, it is certainly less crowded and touristy than White Beach.

Balinghai Beach

Balinghai Beach
Balinghai Beach

In my opinion, Balinghai Beach is the most romantic spot on the island. This rock-covered beach provides hundreds of hidden spots to sit and watch the sun as it sinks below the water. There is something divinely wonderful about how the sounds of the water echo from the rocks here. This is a great place to rent a bungalow or nipa hut and enjoy some serious paradise time with your special someone.

Diniwid Beach

Tranquil Diniwid Beach
Tranquil Diniwid Beach

Finally, here is something you may not expect. Just a short walk from White Beach, you will find Diniwid Beach. This is a calmer, smaller, and less exhausting resort area. There are places for the public to enjoy and private resort facilities, including places to have delicious local and international cuisine, ice-cold drinks, never-ending fun. The view from the nearby cliffs is priceless.

Boracay is far from ruined. Even White Beach is still fantastic, and if you are willing to step off the tourist paths, there are no other things to tell what you will find here except that it is beautiful. Click here >> to Find Hostels in Boracay!

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Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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