What to choose: Boracay or Palawan

Holidays in the Philippine Islands – it's a fairy tale! Here you can find party resorts, and secluded, as if lost corners! Many tourists, going to the islands, are wondering: Boracay or Palawan? It is quite difficult to make a choice between the two resorts, because both of them are unique and unrepeatable. The only thing that can be guaranteed, regardless of the decision taken, is luxurious beaches and coral reefs of unique beauty.

Climate

The climate in the Philippines is tropical, which means that it is warm here all year round, but the air humidity is high. Be aware that there is a rainy season. The locals call it tagulan. It lasts from May to October, which means that tsunamis are possible, especially in the north. As for the tropical downpour, it is possible even in the dry season. The rainy season does not scare away tourists, because prices are falling, and predicting the weather is quite simple. It rains either in the morning or at night. The rest of the time it is sunny and a beach holiday is quite possible. The best time to visit the islands is from December to March. However, it is generally difficult to accurately determine this or that seasonality, since the location of a particular resort matters.

On the island of Boracay, tagulan lasts from June to October, while it is also worth considering that the hottest months are April and May. The high tourist season in Boracay is from December to April.

Palawan has a slightly different seasonality, on the island the rainy season lasts from mid-May to early October. The rest of the time is considered suitable for relaxation.

Comparing the weather and the duration of the holiday season, Palawan becomes the leader.

Distinctive features

Boracay is a very popular tourist destination, which attracts with the stunning beauty of the beaches with white sand and gentle sea. One of its beaches – White Beach is included in the top of the best beaches in the world. Tourists can be found here at any time of the year, but you can always find a free place. The best diving centers are concentrated on Boracay, so everyone can learn how to scuba dive and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world. On the opposite coast of the island there are surf schools for those who like to catch waves. They are quite high here and are ideal for practicing this sport.

Beach holidays on the territory of the island of Palawan are chosen by those tourists who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. Palawan boasts a unique and one of a kind nature, it combines wild unexplored beaches with dense tropical forests, you can see rare species of animals and birds. Diving here will leave an indelible impression, because you can spend weeks exploring the sunken ships, of which there are a lot. The resort is also famous for the fact that it was here that the largest pearl in the world was found. Maybe you'll be lucky and find something unique. Honda Bay is considered one of the best in the Philippines for underwater exploration. The best beaches are El Nido, Honda Bay, Tubbataha.

So, if you like noisy parties, gatherings in bars until the morning, then you are on Boracay. If you are looking for solitude, a relaxing holiday, then you are on Palawan. Gorgeous beaches, tropical nature, emerald sea await you at any of the resorts.

Housing

Finding budget accommodation options on the territory of Boracay Island is quite difficult. The first and second lines near the sea are built up with expensive luxury hotels. To find an affordable housing option, you need to go to the third station near White Beach. There are two budget options for a tourist's holiday. The first is Greenhouse, the cost of living is about four hundred rubles a day, you can't find cheaper housing. The second option for an economical vacation is the Tree House Resort da Mario, the price for a room in this place starts from a thousand rubles per day. The rooms are equipped with everything you need: air conditioning, private bathroom, wi-fi, veranda.

More expensive but acceptable vacation options are Salidos Place Resort and Trafalgar Cottages Hostel. A separate small cottage will cost a tourist 15 thousand rubles per month of residence, the price is not very high, given that there will be no neighbors nearby. The resort also has luxury villas for vacationers who are not used to saving on vacation! The cost of living in luxury apartments starts from 40 thousand rubles per month.

Palawan also boasts budget accommodation. The first, most advantageous option is the Brendalie's Guest House apartments. Rooms with air conditioning, bathroom, beautiful interior for only 800 rubles per day. The rooms have two double beds, can accommodate a large family or a company of four people. The second interesting option for budget accommodation is Felix Pension. Here, the cost of living for one person per day is from 600 rubles.
An acceptable budget hotel option is the Tropical Sun Inn. A standard double room here will cost a tourist 1200 Russian rubles, the price includes breakfast, as well as a transfer from the airport. Renting a villa will cost a tourist on the island of Palawan 80 thousand rubles per month of residence, the capacity of such houses is 12 people.

In general, housing prices in Boracay and Palawan are in the same range.

Food

Boracay resort is famous for its variety and range of products. There are expensive restaurants here, where you will have to pay a very significant amount for dinner, as well as buffets, where an unlimited amount of food is offered for a fixed fee. The best option is dinner at a fish restaurant on the waterfront. Always fresh and tasty seafood prepared according to traditional recipes will satisfy the taste of gourmets. Prices for products in stores are different, depending on the proximity or distance from the main tourist areas. Buying products at the local market, you can save a lot! The resort is also famous for its excellent Korean cuisine.

Palawan Island is a place with an abundance of seafood: lobsters, shrimp, sea crabs, fish of various varieties are presented on store shelves, as well as in resort establishments. The food is always fresh and tasty, prepared only from natural products!

Entertainment

A beach holiday in Boracay is far from the only entertainment; active sports are also developing and in demand here. You can go snorkeling, sailing, water skiing, diving or windsurfing. On the territory of the island there are many training centers where training for scuba diving is carried out from the initial level. The best diving points for experienced divers are Yapak and Angol, where the underwater world is rich and interesting, there are sharks and rays.

Boat excursions are especially popular on the island. All the natural sights of the island are clearly visible from the water surface. Mountain biking on rocky cliffs and impassable places will be the best kind of extreme pastime. The island has many bays, wild beaches, so feel free to go in search of adventure in this amazing place.

As you know, Palawan is famous for its unique nature, it is thanks to this that the network for scuba diving is widely developed on the island! The diving sites are equipped with the latest technology, which is good for any level of experience. One of the most interesting dives to the places of the sunken ships of the Second World War, is in extraordinary demand among tourists.
Very interesting and informative is the excursion to the caves in the depths of the island, with a mandatory visit to the underwater river – the main attraction of the island. There are many places on Palawan that have not yet been touched by civilization, so there are an extremely large number of options for exploring.

Prices

If we talk about prices for housing, food and entertainment, then two resorts – Boracay and Palawan can be compared. The same scheme operates – the farther you move away from the beach, the more acceptable the prices become. Accommodation does not have to be booked in advance, the best option would be an independent search, as a result of which you can significantly save on the cost of living.

If the traveler is still in doubt and thinking about which resort to choose, then you should give preference to a calm and relaxing holiday on the island of Palawan or a noisy and fun holiday in Boracay! Happy travels!