Our Top 10 beaches | Tahiti Tourisme – Official website of The Islands of Tahiti

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Matira

The legendary beach of BORA BORA

The most beautiful public beach in Bora Bora will simply take your breath away. Two kilometers of white sand and coconut palms stretch all the way to Matira point, alongside a lagoon painted in a shimmering palette of blues and greens. During the day, go snorkeling among the multitude of brightly-colored tropical fish and as evening falls, relax and admire the glorious sunset. Each year, the most famous outrigger canoe race, the Hawaiki Nui Va’a, finishes at Matira beach in a magnificent and joyful celebration of sporting excellence. A truly memorable experience for participants and spectators alike.

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Point Venus

Black sand and a place in history

Famed for its vast black sandy beach, its lighthouse and its rich past, Point Venus is very popular with families from the East coast of Tahiti. There’s no lagoon here, but the breaking waves transform the beach into a superb surfing spot when the swell comes in from the north. With a mask and tuba, you can also go snorkeling along the aquatic trail, 300m from the shore. Before you leave, stop at the fare des artisans (craft huts) between the beach and the car park, where you will find a large selection of mother-of-pearl carvings, pareos and shell necklaces.

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Point Venus Lighthouse at Mahina Tahiti Tourisme

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Tetiaroa

the most preserved

The actor Marlon Brando fell under its spell and made it his personal hideaway, but the stars of Tetiaroa today are the sea turtle, the frigatebird, the brown booby and the white tern. This magnificent atoll off the East coast of Tahiti, is now a seabird sanctuary and it is not permitted to enter the reserve itself. But you can still stroll along the unspoiled white sandy beach and go snorkeling in the clear warm water of the lagoon. The perfect background for your Instagram photos!

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PK18, Vaiava Beach

NOT TO BE MISSED IN TAHITI

The beach at PK18, real name Vaiava beach, is a very popular spot on the West coast. Its white sand makes it a rarity on the island of Tahiti and the beauty of its lagoon makes it the ideal setting for a picnic with family or friends. The shallow water near the shore is safe for children to bathe in and so clear that you won’t hesitate to put on your fins and swim to the nearby reef, where a multitude of colorful tropical fish await you. It is also the perfect place for a gentle excursion on your paddleboard or kayak.

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The White Sandy Beach at Pk 18 Tahiti Tourisme

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Temae Beach

THE MAIN BEACH OF MOOREA

The vast beach at Temae would be an ideal first stop on the île sœur (sister island) after the ferry trip from Tahiti. A snooze in the shade of a coconut tree, then a barefoot stroll along the white sand at the water’s edge. Temae beach is the perfect spot for lazing in the sun and swimming in the warm turquoise water, with the family or alone with someone special. A setting that lends itself to contemplation at daybreak as you admire the unique view over Tahiti…shrouded in the magical hues of sunset.

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Avea in Huahine

THE SEASIDE FROM A BYGONE AGE

Avea beach, on Huahine’s smaller island, Huahine Iti, is a place to stroll in a unique botanical setting. Its preserved flora has been spared the usual unchecked planting of coconut trees and a walk along the many kilometers of beach with multiple shades of blue dazzlingly reflected in the lagoon, is a voyage that takes you three hundred years back in time. Back to an age when many other varieties grew along the coast, trees that are now in danger of extinction. A rare moment in a very singular setting.

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Maupiti, a preserved island Tahiti Tourisme

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Tereia

THE UNIQUE BEACH OF MAUPITI

Known as “lovers beach”, Tereia Point owes much of that reputation to its magnificent natural setting, which has a truly romantic air about it. Tranquility, beauty, and intimacy – what more could lovers ask for? After a swim in a natural, heated pool, there are two ways to get back to motu Auira. Either you walk across the lagoon in the captivating company of rays, or you take a long gentle stroll along the shore.

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Anaho bay

BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND THE OCEAN IN NUKU HIVA

It’s not easy to visit Anaho. Getting there requires a long hike or a boat trip. But after an hour’s walk, you come to one of the most beautiful bays in The Islands of Tahiti, with superb views over the island’s dense and varied vegetation. As a well-earned reward you can relax on the white sandy beach, sheltered from the wind and the ocean waves. With no reef, but just a coral shelf around them, the Marquesas Islands offer an environment that is both invigorating and rejuvenating.

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A White Sandy Beach On A Motu In The Gambier Islands Tahiti Tourisme

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Tai o Ra’a in the Gambier Islands

THE DESERTED BEACH OF AUKENA

You’ll find the beach of your dreams in the Gambier Islands. Situated not far from the ancient village of Anaputaroa, in Aukena, a tiny, almost uninhabited island, which houses the ruins of the first Seminary college in French Polynesia. In the shade of the surrounding trees, looking out over the clear turquoise waters, it’s an ideal spot for taking things easy and leaving your cares behind. And there’s the added bonus of an exceptional view over Mount Duff which dominates the island of Mangareva.

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Tavana Beach

THE BEST-KNOWN BEACH IN TUBUAI

The natural beauty of Tavana beach, witness to the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, goes a long way to effacing memories of its “bloody” past. The white sandy beach directly opposite the pass is the best spot in Tubuai for divers equipped with a mask and tuba. If you’re an early riser, you can watch the arrival of the supply boat from the Austral Islands. Otherwise, content yourself with the splendor of all you can see… beneath the waves.

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