Things to Do in Bora Bora

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Aug 27, 2017 · 4 min read

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The primary objective of a Bora vacation is relaxation and this small island provides innumerable ways to attain it. Repose on the deck of your overwater bungalow, cool down in the luminous lagoon surrounding Bora or bike around the island at a leisurely pace.

When you have some energy to burn, we recommend checking out the underwater life at the Bora Lagoonarium and the Coral Gardens. For a taste of the regional culture, take a jaunt into Vaitape. And whether you photo it at a range or climb its rocky slopes, Mount Otemanu is a must-see.

Matira Beach

Matira Beach is often discussed as one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. This mile-long stretch of exceptional white sand is located at the southern suggestion of Bora and is lined by magnificent palm trees with magnificent a background of lush green hills. Verged on both sides by personal beaches, Matira is the only public beach on the island worth visiting and gain access to is free to anyone.

The swimming and snorkeling are exceptional here and the fine white sand gently slopes into a soft sandy lagoon that is perfectly warm and shallow. The sea bottom is flat and sandy, without sharp coral, so it is simple to stroll on. It is a best place to bring the kids for a frolic in the calm, warm water. Throughout low tide, it is possible to wade from Matira Point to the barrier reef, the water is very shallow.

Mount Otemanu

You can see Mount Otemanu from any area on Bora Bora. Its black rugged slopes are spectacular in contrast to the lush jungle surrounding it and azure blue lagoon listed below. While all of Bora is the outcome of an ancient volcano, luckily now extinct, Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia are the most apparent remnants. Mount Otemanu reaches 2,385 feet and is a popular trekking destination.

You can hike just to the base, as well as that is best finished with the assistance of a regional guide. The top is impossible to reach since of the delicate volcanic rock, which can not support the weight of a typical human, although that does not suggest that devoted climbers are not trying. Inning accordance with the residents, no one has handled to do it yet.

Nevertheless, the mountain is so beautiful and picturesque that the journey to the base deserves it simply to get some actually amazing pictures. Look for the old American WWII cannons spread about the jungle along with some ancient local altars.

Tahiti Pearl Market

Tahitian pearls are amongst the most stunning and most desired in the world and the Tahiti Pearl Market is a household business that cultivates, sets into precious jewelry, and sells stunning locally collected pearls. Their experience began on the atoll of Takaroa and has turned into a much larger operation that now cultures pearl oysters on 5 atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago. Different areas produce a wide range of colors, sizes, and quality.

This Tahiti traditional trade offers employment to a great deal of native individuals — simply among these farms utilizes 40 people on the small atoll of Ahe. They include divers who collect the pearl oysters from 20 feet under water. Tahiti Pearl Market provides their clients the distinct opportunity to choose the pearl of their choice amongst countless pearls and have them installed on the setting they wish.

Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church

The only Catholic Church in Bora Bora, Paroisse Saint Pierre Célestin, lies in the heart of Vaitape and is one of the town’s main attractions, however likewise a place where residents collect for Sunday Mass and different spiritual holidays. This little gem was designed by designer David Chanvin in the design that nicely blends with the surrounding local architecture.

It was developed at the effort of Father Emile, at one time the parish priest of the Leeward Islands. Beautiful, colorful stained-glass windows represent the 7 sacraments and were made by Atelier Mari & Femme. Rather of glass, they are made of resilient laminated glass in order to withstand strong winds in the location.

Aqua Safari

Bora Bora is popular for its incredible watersports, specifically diving. However even if you are not scuba certified and are not ready or able to invest the time to learn how to dive, you can still take pleasure in the appeal of Bora Bora’s underwater world with the help of Aqua Safari and their distinct diving helmet.

You will be strolling on a sandy bottom in about three meters of water surrounded by colorful fish, sea turfs, and all sorts of undersea plants and animals, and you will not even get your hair wet.

The Aqua Safari team will pick you up at your hotel, give you fundamental safety instructions, and, once they place a helmet on your head, guide you under water. This activity is so safe that even 6-year old kids can enjoy it. The experience of being so near the colorful clown fish, eagle rays, or perhaps even a shark is memorable.

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