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Taha'a :

Tahaa shares her lagoon with Raiatea from which, according to the legend, she was detached by a sacred eel possessed by the spirit of a princess.
This enchanting paradise, endowed with a magnificent, turquoise lagoon surrounded by “motus”, islets of superb, white, sand beaches, is an ancient volcano dominated by Mount Ohiri (598 meters - 1962 ft) with its exceptional panorama. Notched by deep valleys which give her her jagged form, this savage island is equally renowned for the picturesque quality of her archaeological sites hidden by the coconut trees, ferns and grasses which flourish up the peaks.

Renowned for its quiet bays protected from trade winds, its archeological sites and its lagoon abounding with colorful fish, highly appreciated by sailors, Tahaa hosts several pearl farms. “The Vanilla Island”, nicknamed so because of the precious orchids that prosper on numerous plantations, remains virtually saturated with the strong aroma of the beans which perfumes the coastlines and the little hibiscus-bordered villages nestled in the hills.

The inhabitants still live a peaceful and traditional life; fishing, farming and selling their produce in either Uturoa’s or Papeete’s market.

An island with authentic charm: it is an untamed island with luxuriant vegetation, set in an emerald lagoon, ringed with idyllic motus.

Exotic tropical flora in splendid scented colorful gardens, with guided tours of vanilla plantations (80 % of the crop comes from Tahaa) and tropical fruit tasting on 4x4 safaris.

A giant natural aquarium, the Tahaa lagoon is the place for magical dives where you can observe eels, gray sharks, napoleons, shoals of barracuda and enchanting coral gardens.

Water activities: guided tours around the island in an outboard canoe; sumptuous picnics on a motu; feeding the rays and a visit to the dolphins; cruise onboard a yacht or catamaran in the crystalline waters of the lagoon.

Health: 1 medical centre.

Banks: 1 “Banque Socredo”, 1 “Banque de Tahiti”.

Map of Taha'a

List of Accommodations in Taha'a

Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa [easyTahiti.com] Book all Tahiti Online

Opened since July 2002, this resort is designed to be the most exclusive resort in French Polynesia. Superbly located on Motu Tautau on the coral reef, the resort faces the island of Taha'a on the lagoon side and offers an unsurpassed view on Bora Bora island on the ocean side. This traditional Polynesian style hotel is 5 minutes by boat from main island of Taha'a and 35 min by boat from Raiatea Island . The resort offers 48 Over Water Suites & 12 Beach Suites more than a hundred square meters in size. The public areas are built in the trees, providing an exquisite view on the lagoon and Taha'a Island.

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Hôtel La Pirogue [easyTahiti.com] Book all Tahiti Online

You’re dreaming of a white sand beach, of swimming in a turquoise lagoon, or of an unforgettable sunset on Bora Bora? Come and discover our piece of paradise ! Ideally located on a private “motu”, in the north of Tahaa Island (the Vanilla Island), this small and cozy hotel will charm you by its intimacy and authenticity. Built in the pure Polynesian style, its 9 bungalows perfectly dovetail to the site. In order to enjoy the sunsets on Bora Bora, let’s have a drink in our bar where you’ll find a big variety of exotic cocktails. Our private shuttle greets you directly at Raiatea airport. After 30 minutes enjoying Tahaa lagoon, you’ll be settling comfortably and be ready to enjoy your stay. In our restaurant you can take your breakfast watching the lagoon, your lunch listening to the sound of waves and enjoy a romantic diner in the Pacific atmosphere. Our chef will make you discover its famous cooking, with its local savors. Tahaa is a wild island with luxuriant vegetation, surrounded by paradisaical “motus” and a breathtaking emerald colored lagoon. You’ll be fascinated by the corral garden, a real giant aquarium that shelters a huge variety of species and a large number of exotic fishes. Let’s discover and share the warm Polynesian greeting. Exceptional memories granted!

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Fare Pea Iti
General description: Imagine a small property next to the lagoon, with coconut trees whose palms rustle in the morning breeze, a tropical garden, and only three exclusive bungalows which each have their own private beach. Welcome ! Wherever you come from,and no matter how long the journey you made to get there, you have reached your destination. You are at home. Our duty from now on is to create the conditions to make sure your stay meets all yours expectations : confort, quiet, relaxation, discretion and freedom. Location: Fare Pea Iti is settle on the main island of Taha’a, at 500m of the Patio village where you’ll find a restaurant, a doctor, a dentist, grocery stores (small ones)… You’ll land at Raiatea Airport as there’s none in Taha’a, from the airport, it’ll take you 40 minutes to reach the lodge by boat. Bungalows: The bungalow’s conception, with large bedroom and terrace, a dressing room and an ingenious bathroom is one the best we’ve experienced yet. Privacy in your bungalow is complete. Furniture has been selected with taste by Brigitte the owner of the Fare Pea Iti. All 3 bungalows have the same location, on a white sand area, with direct view on the lagoon (which is 5 meters away from the bungalow) Beach: There is no real beach on the property (there’s the lagoon in front but you can’t swim into it, not deep enough but you can sunbath on the white sand area in front of your bungalow), but for 2500XPF (around 30 USD) R/T, Teva, the boat man, will take you on his 21ft speed boat, for a 5 min. ride to a beautiful inhabited motu (small islet) with white sand beaches and coconut trees only, surrounded by the crystal clear lagoon of Taha’a. Food: Fare Pea Iti is providing continental breakfast (1800XPF, around 24USD), which can be delivered directly on your bungalow terrace and dinner (5500XPF, around 70USD). For lunch, the best solution is to go to the village by bicycle (10 min.), and either try the only one restaurant in town (with meals mainly composed of fresh fishes, take away is possible too) or go the one of the two grocery stores to buy a sandwich or anything else to prepare your meal at your bungalow (which as fully equipped kitchen, a microwave and a barbecue). For whom? This lodge is dedicated to couples, it’s a quiet place and privacy, in your bungalow and also on the beach just in front, is well managed (due to the small number of bungalows in the property, only 3!). This lodge has to be classified as one of the only “boutique hotel” (which means bungalows with state of the art equipments and a specific touch regarding interior decoration) in French Polynesia. This lodge is really one of the few “luxury” pension you’ll experience in our islands.

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Résidence Le Passage
In a dream setting, surrounded with coconut tree plantations and at the edge of a blue lagoon, Bruno and Marie-Thérèse are waiting for you guest residence Le Passage. Come there to forget all your worries for a moment of incomparable relaxation under the Polynesian sun.

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