(SPOT.ph) If you’re in Boracay just before dark, expect people to gather along the white sands and turn their attention to the setting sun, take out their cameras, and simply take in all of nature’s scenic wonders. In a place like Boracay, the sky takes on a symphony of colors during the magic hour, with cloud formations adding their own character to the view. It is not a cliché that every sunset is different here. If you're spending a few days in Boracay, you can go to different vantage points all around the island and enjoy a different show every time.
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Get your cameras ready and head to these spots for picture-perfect Boracay sunsets:
360 Roof Lounge at Discovery Shores Boracay
Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan
Open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As Happy Hour (or should we say hours?) commences, head over to this roof deck lounge that not only has a well-stocked bar and friendly bartenders but also remarkable views of the beach. Relax in a hot tub, lie back in the infinity lounge pool, or take your seat at one of the tables as you treat your senses to a 360-degree view of breathtaking Boracay. You don’t have to check-in at the hotel, too, since 360 Roof Lounge accepts walk-in guests.
Friday's Boracay
Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan
Rates start at P5,500
There's something about this spot where the sun seems to hover just a little longer over the water before it dips then decidedly falls out of view. We may be mistaken, but it feels like this area becomes sunset-central at golden hour precisely because of its strategic location. The sight of the paraws gliding back and forth adds to the mesmerizing wonder that is distinct from anywhere else on the island.
Willy's Rock
Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan
Jutting out from the crystalline waters a few meters off the shore (during low tide, you can easily walk over to it), Willy's Rock is one of the most unmistakable Boracay attractions. During the day, this sizeable and distinct rock formation beckons people to climb up and walk around it. There are also some who take photos of the grotto, which houses a huge statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At sunset, its silhouette makes all those photos even more poignant.
La Banca House at Boracay
Station 3, Sitio Angol, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Malay, Aklan
Rates start at P3,965
You can either check-in at La Banca House at Boracay or walk past this hotel, where there is a very private spot for snuggling up to that special someone. So, pack your beach blanket and set it down to enjoy the relatively quiet and less busy end of Boracay's white-sand beach. The expanse (of clouds and sky) is highlighted as the sun kisses the surface of the sea. From here, after darkness takes over, it's a short stroll to some satisfying dinner destinations.
Hotel Soffia Boracay
Sitio Hagdan, Barangay Yapak, Malay, Aklan
Rates start at P2,090
Imagine swimming toward the setting sun and feeling as if you can almost reach it. At Hotel Soffia Boracay’s infinity pool, you don't need to imagine. The resort, situated on a hill, provides another enviable vantage point for capturing the changing colors of the sky as another day ends in paradise. Level up the experience by enjoying it with a cold drink in hand.
Boracay’s Sunset Cruises
Starting from Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan
You can easily book a sunset cruise from tour providers in Boracay. Their packages include various activities as you sail along White Beach, such as snorkeling and kayaking over a two-hour period. But of course, the highlight is the sunset, when you will be rewarded with a cool breeze on your cheeks and an unobstructed view of an otherworldly magic hour bobbing on the water.
Villa Caemilla Boutique Hotel
Station 3, Sitio Angol, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Malay, Aklan
Rates start at P3,750
Weekends bring on their Sunset Sessions when you can sit at one of their cozy tables on the sand and make the most of Happy Hour—with drinks at 50% off and music to chill by. Or, why not, kick up your heels (and some fine, white sand) as that great fireball we call the sun bids us all good night.
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay
Station Zero, Barangay Yapak, Malay, Aklan
Rates start at P12,460
Located in a cove bordered by rock formations, you'll be front and center during sunsets here. You can take more-than-decent selfies with that sunlight casting flattering illumination your way—whether the sun is to your right or left, or in front of you (with the resort's buildings as background). On weekends, beachside buffets are thematic and you can't be faulted for enjoying the wide array of bounties from the sea with your bare hands.