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About French Polynesia

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of French Polynesia attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Windward Islands

Windward Islands

19 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Leeward Islands

Leeward Islands

11 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Secluded relax
Mairipehe

Mairipehe

1 beach
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Maupiti island

Maupiti island

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Sup surfing
Pauma

Pauma

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Sup surfing
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French Polynesia Best beaches

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Taharuu Beach
Taharuu Beach
Taharuu Beach
Good for Relax

Taharuu Beach

Mairipehe 2.8 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Black sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.2 Amenities index
Te Ora Hau Hotel
Te Ora Hau Hotel

Te Ora Hau Hotel

Ahi 0.7 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.4 Amenities index
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Popular types of French Polynesia beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine sand
Fine sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 32 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in French Polynesia.

Most beautiful beaches of French Polynesia

White Sand Beach

White Sand Beach
9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, White fine sand
French Polynesia, Anau 4.2 km
Onetahi island Beach

Onetahi island Beach
8.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
French Polynesia, Teaharoa 54.3 km
Temae Beach
Plage de Temae

Temae Beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Te'avaro 1.5 km
Avea Beach

Avea Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand
French Polynesia, Parea 1.2 km
Plage de la Pointe Venus

Plage de la Pointe Venus
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Black sand
French Polynesia, Mahina 1.5 km
Plage de Ta'ahiamanu

Plage de Ta'ahiamanu
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand
French Polynesia, Pihaena 2.3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in French Polynesia

Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach
8.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Tevairoa 0.3 km
Conrad Bora Bora beach
Plage Conrad Bora Bora

Conrad Bora Bora beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Vaiati 3 km
Royal Bora Bora beach
Plage Royale de Bora Bora

Royal Bora Bora beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Nunu'e 2.1 km
Hilton Moorea

Hilton Moorea
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
French Polynesia, Pihaena 1.7 km
Plage Matira

Plage Matira
8.1
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Vaiati 2.3 km
Maharepa Beach

Maharepa Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Maharepa 0.8 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in French Polynesia

Plage des tipaniers

Plage des tipaniers
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
French Polynesia, Tiahura 0.6 km
Plage Vaiava

Plage Vaiava
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Paea 3.5 km
Hauru Beach

Hauru Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Hauru 0.3 km
Haapiti Beach

Haapiti Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Tiahura 0.6 km
Terei'a Beach

Terei'a Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Pauma 3 km
Jardin de Corail

Jardin de Corail
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Maeva 1.7 km
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Beaches with shade in French Polynesia

Matira Beach
Matira Plage

Matira Beach
8.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Nunu'e 3.1 km
Plage de Tiarei

Plage de Tiarei
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water, Fine sand bottom
French Polynesia, Ti'arei 0.4 km
Motu Piti Uu Uta

Motu Piti Uu Uta
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Nunu'e 3.1 km
Plage de Papehue

Plage de Papehue
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Paea 3 km
Pineapple Beach

Pineapple Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Varari 1.6 km
Plage de Rohotu

Plage de Rohotu
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Paea 1.9 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in French Polynesia

Parc Vaira'i

Parc Vaira'i
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Punaauia 2.2 km
Hitimahana Beach

Hitimahana Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Black sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Mahina 1 km
Plage Hana Iti

Plage Hana Iti
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
French Polynesia, Taravari 1.4 km
Farehau Beach

Farehau Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Patae 0.4 km
Maatea Beach

Maatea Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Ma'atea 0.7 km
Fareone Point

Fareone Point
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
French Polynesia, Nunu'e 4.2 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of French Polynesia, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 17.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in French Polynesia is less than 500 meters. 26 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 6 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of French Polynesia however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on French Polynesia's beaches

Taharuu Beach
10 Nathan Kessler

This beach is perfect for body boarding, but the sand is coarse and black. It was an amazing experience! The two food spots are fantastic, but keep in mind that you'll need to speak and read French to order. The staff at both places are excellent!

Please note that lifeguards supervise 4 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in French Polynesia? In total there are 32 beaches and the most popular is White Sand Beach.

Most viewed beaches of French Polynesia

Taharuu Beach

Taharuu Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise water
French Polynesia, Mairipehe 2.8 km
Te Ora Hau Hotel

Te Ora Hau Hotel
6.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
French Polynesia, Ahi 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in French Polynesia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in French Polynesia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 32 beaches in total, of which about 11 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in French Polynesia?

Most of the beaches located in French Polynesia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in French Polynesia?

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