Saraotou

Espiritu Santo Beach

Good for Relax

7.2

/ 10 Good

#14 out of 18
in Sanma

About

Espiritu Santo Beach is located on the Coral Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 18 beaches in the Sanma region 8.6 km away from its center, the city of Luganville. It is one of the beaches of Saraoutou settlement, just 0.7 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 spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Espiritu Santo Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

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

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Barrier Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

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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

Saraoutou, Sanma,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Frustrating

4.1/10

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Espiritu Santo Beach is located in Sanma within Saraoutou, 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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"I have had the pleasure of going fishing with Fabrice more than 20 times. Each time, I have thoroughly enjoyed the fishing trips and we have caught some incredible fish, including Mahi-mahi, GT's, Yellow fin tuna, Wahoo, and more. Additionally, Fabrice provides a fascinating lesson on the history and culture of the area. Whether you are interested in fishing, snorkeling at t..."

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8 accomodations nearby

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930m from the beach

Excellent

Barrier Beach Resort

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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1.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

Black Pearl Resort & Spa

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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2.8km from center

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Luganvilla Business Hotel and Restaurant

8.6km from the beach

5.3

Tolerable

Luganvilla Business Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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7.9km from center

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9km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Hotel Santo Vanuatu

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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8.3km from center

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9.9km from the beach

Very good

Beachfront Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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9.2km from center

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10.7km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Island View Cottages

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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10.1km from center

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10.7km from the beach

Excellent

Aoredise

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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10km from center

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11.6km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Santo Seaside Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Saraoutou

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10.9km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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

Natanara, Vanuatu

Oceanic Beach

7.9

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

Natanara 0.2 km

Matevulu, Vanuatu

Oyster Island Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand

Matevulu 1.3 km

Turtle bay, Vanuatu

Big Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Turtle bay 2.7 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

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

SON• 7km

Localities

Saraoutou• 740m
Luganville• 8.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Espiritu Santo Beach?

The coastline of Espiritu Santo 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 Espiritu Santo Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Espiritu Santo 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 Espiritu Santo Beach good for swimming?

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

Espiritu Santo Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

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

Is the Espiritu Santo 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 very smooth.

Is the Espiritu Santo Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Espiritu Santo 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 Espiritu Santo Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Espiritu Santo Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Espiritu Santo Beach?

There are 21 places to stay in the Espiritu Santo Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Espiritu Santo Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Espiritu Santo Beach from parking?

The Espiritu Santo Beach 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Espiritu Santo Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Espiritu Santo 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.