Borawan Island
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Borawan got its name from Boracay plus Palawan, and one look explains why! Bright sand meets tall limestone rocks and clear Tayabas Bay water, all just a short boat ride from Padre Burgos. Swim in the calm cove, climb around the rock formations for photos, and kayak along the cliffs. Pitch a tent for the night or rent a cottage, then wake up to a quiet sunrise over the bay. Make it a full island-hopping day by adding Dampalitan Island, with its long beach lined with pine trees, plus Puting Buhangin and the swim-through cave of Kwebang Lampas. Bring cash and food from town, since stores on the island are few.
Go before 8 AM today. Rain likely after.
- Day trip (5–6 hrs) or overnight campingTime to spend
- November to May (dry season); weekdays to skip the summer crowds; low tide makes the rocks easier to explore.Best time to go
- About ₱80 per personValue · Great value
- Bus or van, plus a boatNo car needed
What to do here
- Swim in the clear cove
- Climb around the limestone rocks for photos
- Kayak along the cliffs
- Camp overnight on the beach
- Island-hop to Dampalitan, Puting Buhangin and Kwebang Lampas
Know before you go
Wear water shoes; the limestone rocks are sharp and slippery.
Do not sail when PAGASA posts a gale warning or storm signal for Tayabas Bay.
Drive via SLEX and the Pan-Philippine Highway to Padre Burgos and leave the car at the jump-off area; no cars on the island.
Entrance ₱80; tent rental ₱500; cottage ₱700-850; boat transfers vary by group size (Lakbay Pinas Quezon guide, 2025).
Bright sand meets tall limestone rocks and clear Tayabas Bay water, all just a short boat ride from Padre Burgos.
Bring cash and food from town, since stores on the island are few.
Where it is
Borawan Island, Padre Burgos, Quezon (boats from the Aplaya jump-off, Padre Burgos)
No car neededRide a bus from Manila to Lucena Grand Terminal (3-4 hours), then a van or bus to Padre Burgos. Take a tricycle to Aplaya, the boat jump-off, and hire a boat to the island; the ride takes about 15-20 minutes.
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FAQ
Where is Borawan Island?
It is in Padre Burgos, Quezon, on Tayabas Bay. Boats leave from the Aplaya jump-off in town.
How much is the entrance fee?
The entrance fee is ₱80 per person, based on a 2025 guide. Boat hire is separate.
Can I camp overnight?
Yes. Camping is allowed in the camping area, and you can rent a tent or a cottage.
What other islands can I add?
Dampalitan Island, Puting Buhangin and Kwebang Lampas are common stops on a Padre Burgos island-hopping tour.