Moorea

Discover the “magic Island”

Much more than a spectacular silhouette seen from the coast Tahiti, Moorea has plenty of charms that make it stand out among the islands of French Polynesia. It’s seventeen ancient volcanic peaks, the highest at 1200 meters, are what make the island’s form so majestic. The island’s heart is at the Opunohu and Pao Pao (Cook’s) Bays that lie at the base of all that volcanic splendor and are among some of the most beautiful seaside landscapes in the country.

To visitors, Moorea is like a huge tropical garden intermixed with banana and coconut plantations. There are several hiking trails that make it relatively easy to explore the lush interior. Beyond the flora and fauna there are also an exceptional number of archaeological sites, many of which are some of the best preserved in Polynesia.

Moorea’s lagoon is no less striking than its mountains – imagine postcard blue water fringed by white sand beaches. Underwater, divers and snorkelers will find an impressively rich and thriving marine world which has given much of the flash to Moorea’s nickname, “The Magic island.”

Only a few kilometers from Tahiti, the island of Moorea is a perfect example of Polynesian tranquility, beauty and authenticity.

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