Boracay sights
Willy's Rock
An iconic volcanic rock formation rising from the shallows off White Beach Station 1, topped by a small grotto shrine to the Virgin Mary. Accessible at low tide and one of the island's most photographed sunset landmarks.
About
Willy's Rock is the most recognisable landmark on White Beach — a craggy volcanic rock formation that juts up out of the shallows just offshore at Station 1, in front of the long-running Willy's Beach Resort that gives it its name. Set into the rock is a small grotto holding a statue of the Virgin Mary, reached by a flight of weathered steps, which lends the formation a touch of the sacred amid the beach scene. At low tide you can walk right out to it across the sand and shallow water; at high tide it sits picturesquely surrounded by the sea. Its real fame, though, is photographic: framed against the sunset, with the sky turning gold and the rock in silhouette, it is one of the most photographed spots in Boracay, and a magnet for visitors at golden hour. It's free, takes only a few minutes, and is an essential stop on any walk along Station 1.
Good to know
Opening hours and entry fees vary by season — check before you visit.