Sightseeing in Noumea - what to see. Complete travel guide

The first Europeans and their leader – British explorer James Paddon – appeared in the region close to the modern capital of New Caledonia in 1851. Paddon was the founder of the first settlement in the area. In order not to lose control over the island, the French decided to establish their settlement close to the British one. This is how one more settlement called Port-de-France appeared in the region. Later, the French changed its name to Noumea.
Baie Des Citrons is one of the most famous beaches in Noumea. It is situated on the southern side of the city. This is a tidy and well-kept coastal area with well-developed infrastructure and numerous opportunities for diverse and exciting recreation. The name of this beach translates as the “Lemon Beach”. Local people call it this way because of the yellowish golden sand. On sunny days, it looks like the beach is covered with lemons. Are you a fan of active recreation? Baie Des Citrons Beach is perfect for this pastime.

In Noumea, there is one more beach that is popular with tourists and locals. This is Anse Vata Beach, the length of which is roughly two kilometers. This beach also has a well-developed infrastructure and everything needed for a comfortable stay. There are many hotels, bars, and restaurants along this beach. How about purchasing a memorable souvenir? Not far from Anse Vata, tourists will easily find numerous souvenir shops and artisan workshops where vacationers can buy local jewelry, craftworks, and other souvenirs that will remind them of their vacation in Noumea. Life doesn’t stop here after sunset. Quite the opposite – numerous nightclubs and discos await their visitors and entertain all night long.

If you don’t know how to dive but still want to look at the marine creatures, the city aquarium is a must-visit place. In Noumea Aquarium, visitors can see diverse marine flora and fauna from different parts of the world. Visitors can see different fish species and coral reefs in detail here. All inhabitants of the aquarium live in conditions that are reminiscent of their natural habitat. The collection of marine fauna is the biggest – approximately 300 different species live in the aquarium.

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