Sightseeing in Molokai - what to see. Complete travel guide

One of the most beautiful Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is a paradise for nature lovers, walks through uncharted tropics and trouble-free rest on a spacious beach. Here you will not find even one modern building, a cinema or a shopping center. The island has preserved its unforgettable atmosphere of antiquity. Even if you bypass the whole island, you won’t find a single building, which would be higher than palm trees.

Since this resort is quite unique, it is not loved by all travelers, especially by those who are accustomed to civilization in all its glory. The rest in Molokai is quiet and secluded. Even in the biggest town of the island traffic is quite a rarity, and traffic lights on roads haven’t even been installed. Modern tourists will also notice the lack of usual neon signs, large buildings and modern shopping centers. Stores here are small, but the choice of products will please visitors by its variety.

After your arrival to the island you will feel like you have been transported a half of a century ago as the life here is unhurried and simple. A large area of the island is reserved for beach area, and so the beaches here are pretty deserted and quiet, with very few tourists. Such quiet places have been quickly chosen by fishing enthusiasts, many of which also prefer underwater hunting. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Kalaupapa Park, located in the northern part of Molokai, is considered the historical part of the island. Once a colony for lepers has been established in that region; even though the patients are not brought in for a long time, the area remains closed. Tourists can get to this part of the island only together with a guide. Another remarkable place, which is perfectly suited for solitary pastime, is the Palaau Park. Here travelers are invited to ride mules, examine local waterfalls and enjoy the beauty of landscapes. Molokai is a real piece of untouched nature.

There are many amazing natural attractions on the island. In the northern part of the island, is located the picturesque coast of Pali. Here, travelers can see the highest coastal rocks in the world; some rock formations are as high as 1,200 meters. On the picturesque area, interesting walking tours are conducted, and the wealthiest travelers can rent a helicopter and admire the rocks from a height.

The most interesting tourist route is the road that runs through the valley of Halawa and leads to the city of Khan. Near this road, there are many interesting natural and historical attractions. You can see swift little rivers, fish-rich ponds and the oldest Christian church on the island, which was built in 1835. On the territory of the valley, there are many natural sightseeing areas. Also here, is the beautiful waterfall Moaula Falls. It is located in a hard-to-reach rocky terrain. It is possible to reach this waterfall only on foot. The duration of the pedestrian crossing is about one and a half hours.

Fans of unusual entertainment will have the opportunity to visit the historic Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm. Since its inception it has belonged to the same family. On this farm, macadamia nuts, the oil of which today is an important component of many cosmetics, are grown. Like many years ago, today the processing of nuts on the plantations is almost entirely done by hand. The guests of the farm are offered to take part in the harvesting, as well as the processing of nuts.

On the island is also located the factory Coffees of Hawaii, which produces high-quality coffee. Once upon a time in the places where coffee trees are grown today, there were vast pineapple plantations and a processing factory. When the factory closed, it was decided to build a new one in its place. Since then local professionals have been engaged in the production of high-quality coffee, which is now known all over the world. Tourists are offered to stroll through the extensive coffee plantations, watch the factory’s work, and also visit an excellent souvenir shop and choose memorable souvenirs in thematic style. In the vast territory of the plant, there is also a small cafe where visitors are invited to try different varieties of a fragrant drink.