Shopping · Boracay · Philippines
Shopping in Boracay
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Shopping on Boracay is mostly souvenirs, beachwear and Philippine food gifts, concentrated in D'Mall and the side alleys of Station 2. Best souvenirs: Dried mangoes, Calamansi muffins and Piña fabric items.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 2
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Dried mangoes
Where to shop
D'Mall
The main open-air shopping area for beachwear, souvenirs and pharmacies.
Station 2 side alleys
Small stalls selling sarongs, shell crafts and T-shirts at lower prices than D'Mall.
Markets
D'Talipapa
Seafood, dried fish and fruit, plus a section of souvenir and clothing stalls.
What to buy
Dried mangoes
Philippine dried mangoes, sold in packs everywhere and easy to carry home.
Calamansi muffins
Boxed calamansi muffins from the island's cafés, best eaten within a few days.
Piña fabric items
Pineapple-fibre textiles are a speciality of Aklan province, made into fans, scarves and barong shirts.
Woven bags and hats
Locally woven buri and pandan bags, hats and placemats.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Station 2
D'Mall
An open-air maze of shops, restaurants, cafés and fruit-shake stands just behind White Beach at Station 2, the island's main shopping and dining hub.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Market · Station 2
D'Talipapa market
A covered wet market near Station 2 where you buy fresh fish, prawns, crab and shellfish at the stalls and take them to surrounding 'paluto' restaurants, which cook them to order for a fee.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Fruit shakes, Calamansi muffins and Halo-halo. Shake stands along the White Beach path and in D'Mall. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Station 1 | $$$$ | The widest, whitest stretch of White Beach, with upscale resorts and Willy's Rock |
| Station 2 | $$$ | Central White Beach with D'Mall, D'Talipapa market and most of the nightlife |
| Station 3 | $$ | Quieter southern end of White Beach with good-value resorts |
| Bulabog Beach | $$ | East-coast beach for kitesurfing and windsurfing |
| Northern Boracay (Yapak) | $$$$ | Large resorts, secluded coves and Puka Shell Beach |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in PHP. Many restaurants and resorts add a 10% service charge. Where none is included, leaving about 5–10% or rounding up is appreciated, as are small tips for boat crews, guides and housekeeping.
- Dress modestly away from the beach, and cover up when entering churches or shops.
- Bargain politely with vendors and boatmen; aggressive haggling is frowned upon.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in July–October; the busiest months are April–May and December.
- January: Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo (usually the third weekend of January)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations with fireworks on White Beach (late December)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, food lovers, budget and shopping
Station 2
Central White Beach with D'Mall, D'Talipapa market and most of the nightlife
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Boracay?
Dried mangoes, Calamansi muffins, Piña fabric items and Woven bags and hats.
+Where is the best shopping in Boracay?
D'Mall: The main open-air shopping area for beachwear, souvenirs and pharmacies.
+What are the best markets in Boracay?
D'Talipapa.