Top sigths of French Polynesia
Probably, only Bora Bora can conquer with Tahiti in terms of beauty and unforgettable exotic nature. The main place of interest of the island is also very unusual – the Coral Garden underwater park. Every year many tourists come to Bora Bora to see this park with their own eyes. In Coral Garden, they can see many exotic fishes, shellfish, sharks and dolphins. Besides that, there are more than 40 interesting historic landmarks on the island. The villages of Vaiotaha, Farerua, Poovai and Marotetini hide many interesting sights, such as ancient ritual stones, old buildings and hidden caves. The island of Huahine is known as one of most mystic places in French Polynesia. Here tourists can see ruins of buildings that once belonged to the ancient Maui civilization. The remains of their sanctuaries can be found in Vaitotia and Fahia villages. Archaeologists keep working almost everywhere on the island, finding more and more buildings and new facts about life many centuries ago. … OpenChapters of the guide to Bora Bora
Top hotels with reviews
There is the InterContinental RESORT &THALASSO SPA hotel in one of the most picturesque districts of the island. This is a pristine embodiment of modern luxury. The incredibly beautiful design hotel offers its clients excellent villas built on the piles on the water. Each villa is characterized by wonderful technical facilities and elegant interior design. In the hotel, there is an amazing wellness center decorated … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Bora Bora is famous for its upscale shops. One of the most popular souvenirs is pearl items. Baldini Perles offers a wide choice of pearl and mother-of-pearl jewels and gifts. You can also buy interesting memorable gifts in Arc En Ciel and Sibani Perles. They are located in the capital of the island. Besides attractive shops, there are very stylish and interesting night and disco clubs on the island. Most of them … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Thrifty tourists will be definitely impressed by the Bora Kaina Hut bistro where you can relax and taste a lot of interesting dishes for €10-20. Despite the modest status of the venue, it has a very delicate and romantic atmosphere. The core of the menu is seafood dishes. The guests can also taste interesting meat dishes and classic side ones here. With its interior, Bora Kaina Hut resembles a very beautiful hut … Open
Traditions and mentality of Bora Bora
The main goal of the festival is to initiate the guests of the island into the local culture and way of living. Here, travelers can watch exciting sports competitions. In the evening, they can come to the beach and barbecue parties. There are also special entertainments for children. The colorful beach Bora Bora Liquid festival lasts for 7 days. Those who want to devote their vacation to sightseeing tours should … Open
Travel guide to Bora Bora
Fans of excursions can spend the whole day in the port city of Vaitape that is the capital of the island. There are interesting historic constructions preserved. The beautiful buildings serve as a gendarmerie and a post office now. In one of the historical buildings, there is the museum telling the visitors about the history of the island and the natives’ traditions. The interesting historic … Open
Bora Bora for children - what to visit
The most popular beach on Bora Bora is the Matira Beach located in the southern part of the island. You can spend the whole day and forget about time here, as this place has a really relaxing atmosphere. This beach is “wild” and perfectly suitable for swimming, sunbathing and, of course, diving. Experienced divers can feed stingrays here. It should be noted that stingrays have got used to people and are … Open