Wednesday, December 7, 2011

PUKA SHELL BEACH - BORACAY - PHILIPIINES


Puka Shell Beach - Facing Carabao island on Boracay's north coast lies Yapak beach, usually called Puka Shell beach. About 1,300 meters long, this beach is the second longest beach on Boracay and a favorite picnic destination for tourists boating around the island. 

But be careful swimming there. Water depth quickly increases and the current and waves on Boracay's northern beaches are much stronger than on White Beach. 

Puka Shell Beach was made famous by the large number of puka shells found there. Collecting and stringing these shells into necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry was one of the first handicrafts industries of Boracay. 

Today you can still find mounds on Puka Shell Beach left from the search for puka shells, and women still make and sell puka shell there. 

A restaurant right on the beach serves cold drinks and snacks but more small eateries with cold drinks, and sometimes the "catch of the day" on the grill, can be found by following the road a short distance inland toward the village of Yapak. 

While many go by boat, Puka Shell Beach also can be reached by hiking, and a good road makes it accessible on mountain bikes, motorbikes and tricycles.

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