"Magic" island Huahine

This article is devoted to yet another island, which deserves to take its place in the list of the most beautiful places on the planet. Title of this post, you guessed it, that will focus on the island called "Hua". Yes, that's right!


So, the island of Huahine is located in the Pacific Ocean, it is included in the Leeward group of islands. This gift of nature consists of Nui (Big Huahine) and Iti (Little Huahine). In fact they are two different islands, which are separated by a few hundred yards, but they are connected by a bridge of small size. Necklace of coral reef protects the islands from strong waves, so there is nothing to fear!



Painfully, we note brackish lake called "Lac Maeva", which is located in the northwestern part of Huahine Iti. As to the origin of this incredibly beautiful lake, it remains of an ancient lagoon atolls. The big advantage of the island of Huahine is that its territory is an airport which has a similar name, it is located on the north shore Nui.



The main settlement of Hua Hin is in the shade of acacia trees and almond trees. That it takes tourist ferries arriving from Papeete. On these ferries tourists come and enterprising merchants. By the way, right on the quay is a market where locals skillfully mixed with tourists and all literally boils turbulent life. It is worth noting that the inhabitants of this island are the most hospitable in the Pacific Ocean! Getting to this island is by plane, arriving from Tahiti. As for the trip, the time it takes no more than 30 minutes.



Huahine Island - a fantastic paradise, where you can touch the history and traditions of old Polynesia! It is worth noting that on numerous assurances it here and founded the most ancient Polynesian culture. As part of the numerous excavations in the island was found countless valuable historical finds. The main part of all of these items are stored on the island. That only is a village called "Maewo" are restored ancient sacrificial temples and stone traps are designed to catch fish, by the way, the latter is still used by the islanders for its intended purpose! In total there are eight villages, and the inhabitants of any of them always ready to meet and take tourists to the hospitality and kindness. With regard to the total number of local residents, it is about 5,411 people, and they all live in a modest but incredibly colorful houses.



This island can safely brag grows abundantly vanilla, banana groves and fields of taro. With regard to the coastline, its gently encircle the coconut palms, while between azure waters and palm trees, there is a narrow strip of pure white sand.



The main attractions of the island also includes a beautiful stream, which is inhabited by two-meter acne. Over this creek elevated bridge lookout. With regard to long acne, the locals consider them sacred. In these two-meter giants can not only see, but also to feed, just for that you need to purchase food bank.



In the end we would like to summarize, Hua Hin - peaceful and incredibly happy place, where the Polynesian way of life, combined with the amazing landscapes, superior to its main competitors - Moorea and Bora Bora.