Malvanua Island

Big Bay Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Big Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Big Bay Beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Turtle Bay Lodge is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Big Bay Beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Big Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Big Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9170241&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Black Pearl Resort & Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1513526&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Barrier Beach Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1976642&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luganvilla Business Hotel and Restaurant</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1898044&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aoredise</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1973207&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Island View Cottages</a></li></ul>

8.3

/ 10 Very good

#4 out of 18
in Sanma

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Big Bay Beach is located on the Coral Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 18 beaches in the Sanma region 16.8 km away from its center, the city of Luganville. It is one of the beaches of Turtle bay settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight 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 not crowded place during the season.

Big Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

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

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Oyster Island Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Turtle bay, Sanma,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2/10

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Big Bay Beach is located in Sanma within Turtle bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Espiritu Santo 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.

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8 accomodations nearby

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7.1km from the beach

Black Pearl Resort & Spa

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Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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9.7km from center

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8.6km from the beach

Excellent

Barrier Beach Resort

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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11.2km from center

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Luganvilla Business Hotel and Restaurant

17km from the beach

5.3

Tolerable

Luganvilla Business Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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19.3km from center

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17.2km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Hotel Santo Vanuatu

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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19.5km from center

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17.8km from the beach

Very good

Beachfront Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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20km from center

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19.2km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Santo Seaside Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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21.2km from center

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19.4km from the beach

Excellent

Aoredise

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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21.7km from center

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19.9km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Island View Cottages

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Turtle bay

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22.4km from center

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Matevulu, Vanuatu

Oyster Island Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand

Matevulu 1.3 km

Natanara, Vanuatu

Oceanic Beach

7.9

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

Natanara 0.2 km

Saraoutou, Vanuatu

Barrier Beach

8.5

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

Saraoutou 1.3 km

Suranda, Vanuatu

Surunda Bay

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Suranda 0.6 km

Luganville, Vanuatu

Aore Beach

8.2

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

Luganville 2.9 km

Barrick, Vanuatu

Aimbuei Bay

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Barrick 3.6 km

Barrick, Vanuatu

Sails Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Barrick 5.3 km

Lonnoc, Vanuatu

Lonnoc Beach

8.3

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

Lonnoc 1 km

Lathi, Vanuatu

Champagne Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Lathi 1.2 km

Peok, Vanuatu

Port Olry Beach

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

Peok 1.6 km

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Big Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Big Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Turtle Bay Lodge• 6 min walk
Dany Island• 22 min walk

Attractions

Matevulu Blue Hole• 2.7km
Riri Blue Hole• 3.6km

Transport

SON• 16.4km

Localities

Turtle bay• 2.7km
Luganville• 16.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Big Bay Beach?

The coastline of Big Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Big Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Big Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Big Bay Beach good for swimming?

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

Big Bay Beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Big Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Big Bay Beach 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 Big Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Big Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Big Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Big Bay Beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Turtle Bay Lodge is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Big Bay Beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Big Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Big Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Big Bay Beach from parking?

The Big Bay Beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Big Bay Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Big Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Matevulu Blue Hole located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Big Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Big Bay Beach is February. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 25°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.