The place is famous for its shiny white shells dug from the sand and made into fashion jewelry. It is a 2-hour hike from a village called Yapak . Near Yapak are caves inhabited by giant bats. Taking photos of these night creatures entails patient endurance of the intense odor in the area. The south coast lie more beautiful quiet sand beaches with tourist facilities.
Boracay island is shaped like a dumbbell.
It is 7 kilometers long. The narrowest spot is approximately 1 kilometer wide. It homes 6,000 inhabitants. The island belongs to the municipality of Malay, Aklan. Boracay consists of three communities.