Plage Vaiava

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage Vaiava?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage Vaiava.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Snack PK18 is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.8

/ 10 Very good

#7 out of 19
in Windward Islands

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Plage Vaiava is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 7th place out of 19 beaches in the Windward Islands region 13.9 km away from its center, the city of Papeete. It is one of the beaches of Paea settlement, just 3.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Plage Vaiava coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de Papehue, which has a rating of 6.9.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.3/10

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Plage Vaiava is located in Windward Islands within Paea, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tahiti island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The beach is absolutely stunning with its crystal clear waters and it's protected from the waves. Additionally, the sand is a beautiful golden color."

Sandy K.

"This beach is the perfect spot for snorkeling! It's peaceful and favored by locals for its abundance of reefs, which attract a variety of fish. Plus, the golden sand adds to the overall beauty of the beach."

Gio Dorgazzi

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"The beach is absolutely stunning with its crystal clear waters and it's protected from the waves. Additionally, the sand is a beautiful golden color."

Sandy K.

Gio Dorgazzi

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - narrow
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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8.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

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7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water, Fine sand bottom

Ti'arei 0.4 km

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Maharepa Beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Maharepa 0.8 km

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8.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

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7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

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Hauru Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water

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What to do in Plage Vaiava? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Plage Vaiava, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Snack PK18• 4 min walk
Hotu Mahana• 8 min walk
Hotu Catering• 8 min walk
Lani's BBQ• 9 min walk

Attractions

Marae Ta'ata• 15 min walk
Museum of Tahiti and...• 3.5km
Direction de la Cult...• 3.5km

Transport

PPT• 11.5km

Localities

Paea• 3.5km
Papeete• 13.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Plage Vaiava?

The coastline of Plage Vaiava is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage Vaiava?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage Vaiava, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Plage Vaiava is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Plage Vaiava good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage Vaiava does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Plage Vaiava good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage Vaiava secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage Vaiava?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage Vaiava.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Snack PK18 is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Plage Vaiava from parking?

The Plage Vaiava has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage Vaiava?

There are 3 attractions near Plage Vaiava that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marae Ta'ata located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage Vaiava?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage Vaiava is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 25°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage Vaiava (Windward Islands) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage Vaiava (Windward Islands) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.