Puka Shell Beach is a place where you can still experience the purity of Boracay. It may have some hints of civilization, but there are still parts that have preserved their true serene self…In this guide I’ll share my local knowledge about the beach, so that you know where and when to go to make the most out of your experience there.Note, January 1 2024: Due to changes in Boracay, some details in this guide may be out-of-date. Updates are underway. That said, the guide should still be quite helpful and informative in its current form.Puka Beach is 800 meters long and fronted by a big cliff with a forest alongside it. At dusk you can see flying foxes (very big bats) flying across the top of the cliff.The sand is coarser than that of White Beach due to the small bits of coral mixed in with it. In the past the beach also used to be lined with puka shells, which is where it got its name from.It’s also worth knowing that the water increases in depth quickly. So if you’re not confident in your swimming abilities I recommend staying close to the shore.The Entrance AreaAs you exit your tricycle and enter the Puka Beach area you’ll first walk past a few artsy looking stores that sell souvenirs, food, drinks and other things that you may need on the beach.Then as the full beach comes into full view you’ll be greeted by the Puka Beach sign, which is made of drift wood, shells, corals and other things the locals thought would fit in it. This is a popular spot to take pictures.Things To DoA small hidden beach left of Puka BeachThese are most of the things to do on Puka Beach other than beach bumming: