Beach· Boracay· Philippines

Punta Bunga and Banyugan Beaches

11° 59.0′ N · 121° 54.5′ E

Two secluded coves at Boracay's north-west tip beyond Diniwid and Balinghai, backed by forested hills where flying foxes roost.

Practical

Position: Punta Bunga Beach (OpenStreetMap); Banyugan is just north (11.9872, 121.9061). Largely fronted by resort development; easiest access is by dinghy from the Punta Bunga anchorage in the amihan. Three flying-fox species are recorded on Boracay, concentrated in Barangay Yapak where bat hunting is banned.

Best for

Quiet coves near the north anchorage