Culture of Yasawa. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

There are no museums or architectural monuments on the Islands of the Yasawa archipelago. You should visit the archipelago, if you want to enjoy the natural beauty, watch the sunset or see the diversity of the tropical marine world. A popular attraction among those who are keen on movies is Yasawa island itself. The famous movie «Blue Lagoon» was filmed here. Today you can get on a tour, where you will visit the shooting sites, see the beaches and lagoons where the action of the picture took place.

It is highly recommended to visit the excursion to Sawa-i-Lau Island. Here you can see one of the few natural attractions of the archipelago – limestone caves. There are small underground lakes in the depths of the caves which will amaze you. There are caves near the beach, and locals believe that deities live here. Usually, the tour lasts for half a day and it includes a dive into underground lakes with a mask in addition to the actual inspection of the caves.

Most often tourists are offered to visit Soso village. Here you can see the products of local artisans, buy crafts made of wood, and explore a small Church. You will have a unique chance to participate in a traditional feast, listen to national music and watch dances. The village regularly hosts themed performances, where you can learn more about the traditions and culture of the Fijians, see the rituals and even take part in them. Such events are held in the resorts, so you can join the culture of Fiji without leaving the hotel. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Naviti island is a very popular tourist destination. There are many different excursions-from a simple walk through the rainforest with a story about the local plants and animals to a visit to a traditional village where you will get acquainted with the traditions, way of life and culture of the aborigines. You will have a chance to see rare mangroves, see how palm trees grow and see tropical butterflies and birds. Those who want to explore wildlife will be happy to come here. Almost each of the 16 Islands has its own natural attractions.

So, on Kuata island, you can climb a rainforest-covered mountain. Its height reaches 170 meters. In addition, the island is home to a huge number of exotic birds, and it will be interesting for ornithologists and ordinary tourists to admire them. Nacula Island offers hiking in the rainforest where you can explore local fauna. Almost all excursions on this island have an ecological orientation, it is the best place for ecotourism in the whole archipelago.

You can go on a diving excursion and get acquainted with the marine inhabitants of the archipelago on Waya Island, including reef sharks, barracudas and large sea turtles. There is a mount peak on Wayasewa island. It is not very high, but the main thing is the opportunity to see the untouched beauty of the tropical thickets. Be sure to go snorkelling or diving at least once to see the underwater beauty of Yasawa. Nature is the main attraction of the Islands, thousands of tourists come here from all over the world in order to see the pristine forests and coral reefs.

Most of the excursions offered to tourists involve a trip to the other Islands of Fiji. For example, Viti Levu or Vanua Levu, where you can visit the traditional villages of fishermen and sugar cane plantations, learn the whole process of sugar production, see nature reserves, waterfalls and botanical gardens, visit Hindu temples and see the buildings of the colonial era. Moreover, you will admire amazing sunset and sunrise over the Islands, you can watch it from any beach or hill. Many tourists tend to capture the sunset on different Islands and beaches.