Boracay has over twelve beautiful beaches, all of them characterized by white sand and extremely scenic setting.
Fringing the northern coast of Boracay, Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) runs to a distance of 1,300 meters. It is the second longest beach in Boracay and is one of the most favored beaches in the Island.Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) is a preferred destination for picnics by the locals. Its popularity as a beautiful beach notwithstanding, powerful waves combined with swift current render swimming in the waters of Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) ensure that it is discounted from the list of favored activities in the area. Yapak Beach gets it other name owing to a large number of puka shells found in its beach. A careful and eclectic collection of these shells could yield rewards in the form of necklaces, bracelets and other form of jewellery. The Puka shell jewellery enjoyed great popularity during the seventies when personalities on the likes of Elizabeth Taylor were endorsing it. These white shiny shells were collected in such vast numbers that only a few adorn the beach now. It is important to remember that collecting puka shells is prohibited under the Philippines law, which deems it as tantamount to crime. Also present along the beach is the Boracay Restaurant which apart from serving numerous sumptuous refreshments also serves grilled ‘catch of the day’. Lying close to Yapak Beach is the eponymous village, which is clothe in great picturesqueness and never fails to greet the visitors with a comely face. Trying out the small eating places in the village is a wonderful way of exploring tastes that go beyond the ‘well-savored’ ways.
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