Willy's Rock — Attraction in Malay

Gaze up at the holy statue that appears to lead this battleship-like rock formation rising above White Beach’s shallow water.

One of Boracay Island’s most iconic landmarks is Willy’s Rock, a volcanic rock formation hoisting a shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rock plateau stands in shallow water just off White Beach. Capture photos of the natural structure’s dramatic scenery.

Enjoy the excellent view of the rock from White Beach at various times in the day. It is particularly dramatic at sunset, when it becomes a gradually darkening silhouette against the night sky. Note the difference at high tide, when the water reaches the third of the steps that lead to the religious statue. The rock and the statue appear much larger and taller at low tide.

Climb the man-made steps and inspect the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is covered by a concrete shelter. Be careful on the slippery stairs. Notice the small trees and shrubs that grow from the tips of the rocks. From the top of the formation, enjoy the view of the beach, with its many stalls and shops.

Willy’s Rock seems utterly alone as the sole mass in the ocean that can be seen from the beach. Its shape is often compared to a battleship, with the shrine as its mast. Snap photos of your family and friends, with the rock serving as a dramatic backdrop.

Stroll along the soft, pristine sand of White Beach, which is the most popular beach on the island. Enjoy a fruit smoothie or sip coconut water as you stroll along the white, powdery sand of this long beach.

Come to the beach to admire the rock formation. It is open at all times with no entrance fee. Find Willy’s Rock on Station 1 of the vast White Beach that occupies a large portion of Boracay Island’s western coastline. Get around this area on foot. Other attractions in this part of island include Balabag Lake, Talipapa Market and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce...

The iconic Willy’s Rock in Boracay actually has a grotto of the Mother Mary at the front part of this rock formation and is just a few steps away from the powdery soft beach. You can actually climb up to it as stairs have been made to access the grotto. Yes, you will get wet as you have to wade throughout the clear water, and white sand. Do not worry, the water is not deep. It is also a popular landmark of beautiful Boracay, so do take pictures and of course swim! Enjoy the sea, the sand, the sun! Though at this time of the year July until the end of year is the rainy season in the Philippines, so sometimes the sun is up, and then the rains go by, and the sun is up again. Do use your sunblock or sunscreens! Get to Willy’s Rock via scenic view - walking along the long beachfront of Boracay, or take an e-bike from wherever station you are at, it should be about 15-20pesos per head. The drivers know where to drop you off and its just about a 2 minute walk to the site. Willy’s Rock is at station...

Willy's Rock is a volcanic rock formation that is located along the shallow waters of Station 1 in Boracay. Apart from its unique shape, it has also become a popular attraction due to the shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary that sits on its surface. Man-made steps leading to the shrine have been constructed on the rock formation to help visitors.

Whe it can be busy at times when many people go to the shrine. I went when there was no one there in the middle of the day. The water is fairly shallow and you can walk out. It was waist deep for me. A nice scenic picture and worth the 5-10...