The beautiful Moorea Island is part of the French Polynesia’s Society Islands archipelago and it’s a mostly known by the paradise like nature made of sandy beaches, clear waters and stunning volcanic mountains. With a relatively small area of 134 km2, there is plenty to do and see within this island but what are the recommended locations? Let’s check bellow.

Belvedere Lookout

Surrounded by stunning views, the Belvedere Lookout is a picturesque lookout point that will provide unforgettable memories whether is raining or sunny. From the Belvedere Lookout, it is possible to see Moorea’s twin bays that carve out a distinctive heart shape. Due to its very popular reputation among visitors, it is advisable to go on early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and take in the most of the view.

Moreeas tropical beaches

Well, we could choose one beach and write about it but that seems to be an impossible task due to all the tropical beaches share the same feature, stunning beauty. Be prepared to find amazing beaches surrounded by palm trees with thin light sand and clear blue waters.

Lagoonarium de Moorea

Lagoonarium de Moorea is the ideal place if you like to experience something different when it comes to sea life. Within this place, it’s possible to swim with and feed different types of marine species such as sharks, stingrays and fish. The pace is also rich in corals making this experience even more magical. This can be considered a perfect family activity, although it’s not advisable for children of young age.

Opunohu Bay

Opunohu Bay is a narrow and straight bay with 3km long with waters about 80 metres deep at the mouth. Activities are run in this area such as snorkelling and diving. Visitors can also be lucky enough to spot dolphins and even whales.

A few other experiences are well recommended while on the isle such as visit the traditional villages so you can experience the local culture, glass-bottom Kayak tour, hiking trails (make sure you follow the trails and are accompanied by someone that knows the area), 4×4 safari tour and many other exciting adventures and experiences. It is also to mention that to try pineapple is a must, as this island is known as the Pineapple Centre of French Polynesia.

As with any other destination, it is recommended to get yourself informed about visas, currency and cultural aspects prior to the visit in order to avoid any inconvenience. It is also important to respect culture and environment.

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