City break in Molokai. Active leisure ideas for Molokai - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Molokai is a perfect place for adherents of ecotourism and those who want to devote their vacation to beach recreation. The most famous and popular beach is Papohaku Beach. It is located in the western part of the island. It is the biggest beach in the Hawaiian Islands but it is not suitable for swimming. It is quite peaceful here so the beach attracts those who prefer having picnics, walking and running in the morning.

In the capital, there is another picturesque beach, Pali Coast, that is perfect for family recreation. The beach is fully equipped for a comfortable stay and sports activities. Those who prefer secluded places should visit the Dixie Maru beach. It is located far from big cities so there are not so many people.

In the surroundings of the capital, there is the Harbor of Molokai that attracts fishermen. Here, you can rent everything you need, including a boat and gear. Tourists can take day or night tours to fishing sites. Those who want to admire picturesque natural places should visit Palaau Park. In its territory, there are a lot of hiking routes, a well-equipped picnic site, and several important attractions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Not far from the southern coast of the island, there is the famous Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove that was planted in the middle of the 19th century. A thousand palm trees were planted specifically to prevent sacred lakes from drying. It is prohibited to enter the grave due to coconuts falling. So, travelers can admire this natural site only from afar.

As for other natural attractions, the Halawa Valley and the National Park Kalaupapa are worth being mentioned. They are excellent places for walking. Shopping enthusiasts should visit the city of Maunaloa that is famous for craft workshops. Here, you can buy handmade Hawaii souvenirs, clothes, shoes, and other different interesting handicrafts and home decorations. The most famous shop in the city is A Touch of Molokai.

The unique rock formation Phallic Rock (the islanders call it Ka Ule o Nanahoa) is a wonderful place for hiking. It is located in the territory of the Pālāʻau State Park. There is a legend about the god of fertility Nanahoa who lived here and admired a young Hawaii girl once. His jealous wife Kavahuna became angry and pulled at the girl’s hair. Nanahoa did not like it and hit his wife so bad that she fell from the rock and turned into a stone. Later, the god understood what he had done and morphed into a rock himself. This rock is Ka Ule o Nanahoa. Interestingly, it was believed that the rock gave women the possibility to have a baby. Many islanders came here to pray and this tradition is still observed.

Near the rock, there is an observation platform (Kalaupapa Lookout) that has a fantastic view of the sunlit Hawaii Park. It is a good idea to visit a horse-riding school, Molokai Mule Ride, take a lesson, and ride around the picturesque park. Another attractive place is Halawa Waterfall that is located in the territory of a namesake park. It is quite easy to reach the waterfall so you can walk there with your family. The landmarks you will see here are worth the effort.

During your holiday in Molokai, you should also visit Pelekunu Preserve and Kamakou Preserve that will impress you like other picturesque parks on the island. In the territory, there are several inactive volcanoes. You can take a trip to them. You should also visit a farm named “Nene O Molokai” that is located not far from the Halawa Valley. The peaceful atmosphere, picturesque landscapes, and the opportunity to see domestic animals are only some of the advantages of this preserved area. In the village, you can also visit another unique place – the Halawa Tropical Flower Farm with hundreds of rare tropical plants.

In the south of the island, there is Kakahai'a National Wildlife Refuge where you can learn everything about rare wild Hawaii flowers and enjoy landscapes. Not far from Hooleua, there is a macadamia farm named Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nuts. It is also very popular with travelers. There is also a gift shop where you can buy beautiful hand-made souvenirs. On the island (to be exact, in Kualapuʻu), there is a wonderful spa, Molokai Lomi Therapeutic Massage and Healing Center, where you can get a high-quality massage and spa treatment. Near it, there is the Kualapuu Recreational Center that offers different activities for all tastes. At night, you can visit a bar or a club. On the island, there are two amazing bars: Hotel Moloka'i and Fuesaina's Bar.