The Pacific Ocean has a huge number of picturesque islets, archipelagos and atolls. One of these islands is Tahiti - the Pacific paradise on Earth.
In the endless waters of the Pacific Ocean, which seem to be endless, there is a galaxy of small archipelagos - French Polynesia. The archipelago is an overseas territory of France. The total area of the islands is 4167 square kilometers. As already noted, French Polynesia consists of several archipelagos: Society Islands, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Tubuai, Gambier. The total population is 277,000 people.
Tahiti island
"Tahiti … Tahiti … we are well fed here too!" - a phrase from a popular Soviet cartoon, which has become a winged and, in its own way, a common noun. Tahiti is located in the largest Tuamotu archipelago and is the largest atoll island in Polynesia. The capital city of Papeete is located in the northwestern part of the island. The area of the island is 1042 square kilometers.
Tahiti is a picturesque island in the French Polynesia archipelago.
The island is volcanic, and therefore, by definition, there cannot be many beaches with white fine sand. The best beach lines are Punaauia and Papara. Much of the Tahiti coastline has dark volcanic sand, which is reminiscent of Tenerife. It is noteworthy that black sand is considered very useful for the treatment of a number of ailments associated with joint diseases. The most popular "black" beach is Pointe Venus.
What to do in Tahiti
The picturesque island of Tahiti, the nature of which can be compared to paradise on Earth, thanks to the turquoise waters of the ocean, dense palm groves, amazing flora and fauna. Tahiti has its own "zest", which every year attracts tourists who prefer extreme water sports. The waves of the island are recognized as one of the most difficult in the world, and therefore surfers who want to "ride" the wave are always abundant here.
The island has a developed infrastructure. In particular, there are hotels, various establishments (cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, museums, etc.), cultural attractions and a lot of all kinds of water activities. Sports fishing, the aforementioned surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing and skiing and, of course, diving are very popular. For thrill-seekers, an unforgettable shark diving is provided.
Tahiti's sea waves are some of the toughest in the world for surfers.
While on the island, it is worth visiting the Black Pearl Museum with unique exhibits, Lagunarium, Poafai Temple, Mamao Temple, Paul Gauguin Museum in Japanese style.
