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| Image courtesy of SpiderHouse’s Facebook page |
Unfortunately, Boracay
isn’t the idyllic, quiet paradise island it was 10-years ago. I previously published anarticle here on Filipina Explorer entitled “Boracay: Memories of aonce-pure island“, detailing how much the island has
changed. It is now driven by how many tourists pump money into the
local economy more than preserving its once tranquil surroundings.
isn’t the idyllic, quiet paradise island it was 10-years ago. I previously published anarticle here on Filipina Explorer entitled “Boracay: Memories of aonce-pure island“, detailing how much the island has
changed. It is now driven by how many tourists pump money into the
local economy more than preserving its once tranquil surroundings.
But that doesn’t mean
Boracay hasn’t got tons to offer tourists – it has beauty in
abundance. The crystal blue seas and white beaches are enough to
clear the stress from your mind.
Boracay hasn’t got tons to offer tourists – it has beauty in
abundance. The crystal blue seas and white beaches are enough to
clear the stress from your mind.
Years ago, there wasn’t
a McDonalds anywhere in sight or coffee shop chains dotting the
shoreline. It’s certainly lost some of its identity, but it still
remains the Philippines’ most visited island with morethan 130,000 Koreans making the trip to Boracay annually.
a McDonalds anywhere in sight or coffee shop chains dotting the
shoreline. It’s certainly lost some of its identity, but it still
remains the Philippines’ most visited island with morethan 130,000 Koreans making the trip to Boracay annually.
It’s also relatively
easy to get to for foreign travelers. A direct flight from Manila to Caticlan only takes 1 hour and 15minutes, which means for travelers coming from other Asian
countries, reaching one of the best beaches in the Philippines is
convenient and easy, with Manila serving as the perfect gateway to
this tropical island.
easy to get to for foreign travelers. A direct flight from Manila to Caticlan only takes 1 hour and 15minutes, which means for travelers coming from other Asian
countries, reaching one of the best beaches in the Philippines is
convenient and easy, with Manila serving as the perfect gateway to
this tropical island.
One thing that Boracay
will never lose is just how amazing it is to watch the sunset on
White Beach or any other part of the island for that matter. If
you’ve never watched the sun go down in Boracay, you are missing
out. And the perfect place? Spider House!
will never lose is just how amazing it is to watch the sunset on
White Beach or any other part of the island for that matter. If
you’ve never watched the sun go down in Boracay, you are missing
out. And the perfect place? Spider House!
Spider House is a stunning
resort, and a great choice if you’re in a group. It is located on Diniwid
Beach – a much quieter part of the island than White Beach. It
takes about 30 minutes to get here from D’mall. You will have to
take a trike, and when you do arrive, you will have to go through a
labyrinth of caves to get to the entrance.
resort, and a great choice if you’re in a group. It is located on Diniwid
Beach – a much quieter part of the island than White Beach. It
takes about 30 minutes to get here from D’mall. You will have to
take a trike, and when you do arrive, you will have to go through a
labyrinth of caves to get to the entrance.
It plays music throughout
the day and serves traditional Filipino food. The best part? You can
dive from Spider House right into the sea below!
the day and serves traditional Filipino food. The best part? You can
dive from Spider House right into the sea below!
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| Image courtesy of SpiderHouse’s Facebook page |
If you don’t have the
courage to dive into the water, there is a ladder, which you can
climb down. Ten meters from the ladder is a raft where you can sit
or lie down and watch the sun go down – truly an unforgettable
place with an unforgettable view. There is arguably no better place
to watch the sunset than at Spider House, and no other place like it
to continue drinking all night with friends.
courage to dive into the water, there is a ladder, which you can
climb down. Ten meters from the ladder is a raft where you can sit
or lie down and watch the sun go down – truly an unforgettable
place with an unforgettable view. There is arguably no better place
to watch the sunset than at Spider House, and no other place like it
to continue drinking all night with friends.
As you will see by the
picture above, Spider House is essentially built on the side of a
rock. It’s like a giant treehouse. A proverbial playground for
adults – and a damn good one too. Once the sun has set, locals and
tourist split their time between the sea and Spider House. Our Awesome Planet has some great pictures of what its like at
night and some insights into the American food, pizzas, Filipino
dishes, and sushi that Spider House serves.
picture above, Spider House is essentially built on the side of a
rock. It’s like a giant treehouse. A proverbial playground for
adults – and a damn good one too. Once the sun has set, locals and
tourist split their time between the sea and Spider House. Our Awesome Planet has some great pictures of what its like at
night and some insights into the American food, pizzas, Filipino
dishes, and sushi that Spider House serves.
Above all, Spider House
will add something different to your holiday. It’s quirky, has a
diverse community that frequents it, and is perfectly positioned to
give you the best sunset viewing experience in the island.
will add something different to your holiday. It’s quirky, has a
diverse community that frequents it, and is perfectly positioned to
give you the best sunset viewing experience in the island.
