If, like me, you’ve been to Boracay one too many times and you feel like you’ve seen it all and done it all, then you may find yourself asking the next time you get invited to a Boracay wedding or vacation: “What else can I do to see Boracay in a fresh perspective, just like the first time I laid eyes on the perfect strip of white sand back in [insert the year you first went]?” Try Bulabog Beach, also known as the other side of Boracay, back beach, the windy side of Boracay, or just the alternative Boracay.

 

The B-Side

Considered the best kite surfing destination in Asia, Bulabog Beach’s peak season is from December to March when the wind is perfect for kitesurfing. When the wind is calm, Bulabog Beach is a peaceful paradise, a far cry from the elbow-to-elbow crowd at Stations 1 to 3 of White Beach. It’s just a 15-minute walk from White Beach, or if you prefer taking an e-trike, a five-minute ride from Station 2.

While Bulabog’s white sand may not be as powder-fine as its opposite side, its allure is the almost vendor-less peace and quiet you won’t get in White Beach. The small strip of Bulabog Beach has several kitesurfing schools and a number of under-the-radar coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and long-stay apartments for digital nomads.

Things To Do in Bulabog Beach

If you’ve “been there, done that” in White Beach, then you’ll enjoy the quiet respite in Bulabog. Nightlife is not an option here as most establishments are closed after dinner. You’ll need to stock up on munchies in your hotel room as there’s nowhere to get a midnight snack in this area—unless you’re willing to walk to White Beach or wait to hail the e-trikes that rarely pass this area beyond 9pm.

Book an accommodation in Bulabog knowing that you’ll turn into an early bird—”early to bed, early to rise,” as the old adage goes. The typical itinerary for those staying in Bulabog Beach isn’t as crazy as Stations 1-3.

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1. Do absolutely nothing. Stay still. Reflect inwards. Lounging in peace along White Beach is nearly impossible, given the presence of pesky vendors, loud tourists, and endless activities to distract you. In Bulabog Beach, you can do absolutely nothing while keeping your peaceful, personal space. You can finally read that book distraction-free. You can just be.

2. Try kite surfing. There are several kite surfing schools and kite shops in that small strip. If it’s not your sport, just be a spectator. You’ll find that watching kite surfers do their tricks while you lounge on the windy beach is so relaxing.