The Port of Papeete
Position: 16°29°’40”S-151°44’11”W – (tender 16°30’46”S-151°45’2”W)

Facts & Figures
Population: 8,927 in Bora Bora
Currency: French Pacific Franc (XPF)
Language: French
Temperature: Tropical weather 21-32°C

With 118 islands boasting high, rugged mountain peaks, coral reefs, turquoise-blue lagoons, white sand, palm-fringed beaches, and luxuriously intimate resorts, each island paradise has something for everyone. Bora Bora, The Romantic islandunder a one-hour flight from the island of Tahiti or Moorea, the island of Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist's palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight. Romantics from around the world have laid claim to this island where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky. Lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the illuminated lagoon like a delicate necklace. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to emerald waters where colored fish animate the coral gardens as they greet the giant manta rays. This could easily be described as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, thatchedroof villas, and fabled ambience. Simply said, Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world.

Things to Do

Celebrations and Annual Events

February: Tahiti Festival Guitar, Moorea Marathon;

May-June: Stand-up Paddle world tour, Sapinus Surfing Pro;

June: Tahiti Pearl Regatta;

July: Heiva I Tahiti;

August: Billabong Pro Surfing Tournament;

October: Hawaiki Nui Va’a. Mahana Pae every last friday.

Days to avoid January 1st, March 5th,Good friday, Easter day, Easter Monday, May 8th, Ascencion Day, Whit Monday, June 29th Autonomy Day, Juy 14th Bastille Day, August 15th Assumption Day, November 1st, November 11th Remembrance Day, Christmas Day
Great shops/markets Flea market, antique shops on pier. Fruits, fish, handicraft, monoi oil, pearls, pareus.

Great places to eat/drink Restaurants: Bloody Mary’s, Villa Mahana, Matira Beach, St Régis le lagoon Restaurant, Aloe Café.

#1 Point of Interest/Experience MATIRA BEACH Distance from Port/Jetty 15 MIN DRIVE
#2 Point of Interest/Experience GI CANONS Distance from Port/Jetty Only accessible by 4WD