Spot · tier 3 · Philippines
Union Beach
A quiet golden-sand beach on the Panay Island mainland a short boat/road trip from Boracay, offering shallow, reef-protected water and cross-onshore wind with far fewer riders than Bulabog - an increasingly popular base for kite schools wanting calmer teaching conditions.
beginnerflat water
Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | same Amihan season as Bulabog |
| wind name | Amihan |
| direction to shore | cross-onshore |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| standing depth | shallow water protected by the reef |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | no |
| notes | the shallow, protected bay and low crowds make it well suited to beginners and lessons |
Launch & crowd
| description | wide stretch of shallow-water beach |
|---|---|
| vibe | quiet alternative to Bulabog, popular with schools for beginner-friendly, uncrowded teaching |
Hazards
- reef
Tips
- Freestyle Boracay operates a second kite center here specifically to give beginners a calmer, less crowded learning environment
Travel basics
| airport | MPH Caticlan ~30 min away via Caticlan Jetty Port |
|---|---|
| getting there | short boat/road trip from Boracay/Caticlan to the Panay mainland |
| accommodation | limited compared to Boracay proper; day-trip from Boracay is common |
| cost level | budget |
| no wind | quiet beach relaxation, day trip back to Boracay |
Nearby: Bulabog Beach, White Beach / Angol Point
Sources: adrex.com · unplug-kitesurf.com