About Leeward Islands

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Leeward Islands 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!

Leeward Islands Best beaches

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Good for Relax
Excellent
9
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Exceptional beauty • Picturesque • White fine sand • Access by boat
7.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Pearl Beach

Tevairoa 0.3 km
Very good
8.9
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
7.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.8
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
6.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Avea Beach

Parea 1.2 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • White sand • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index

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 11 beaches in the region.

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

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Leeward Islands, they are as follows:

  • The region'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 gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 9 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Leeward Islands is less than 500 meters. 6 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 5 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The beaches of Leeward Islands, in most cases, are occupied by hotels, which means a full range of amenities, but available only to hotel guests. But you can still find an infrastructure beach with open access, use our search filter.

Latest reviews on Leeward Islands's beaches

Pearl Beach
6 Aria Lane

We visited in September 2023 with high expectations for a pleasant experience. The rooms were indeed nice and well-maintained. However, the food did not meet our expectations. The service provided was average, or even below average for a hotel of this caliber. On a positive note, the man-made reef provided an enjoyable snorkeling experience. However, the ferry schedule was quite confusing, making it difficult to determine when it would arrive and depart. We ended up waiting for a considerable amount of time for the ferry to bring us back to the hotel. Based on our experience, I don't think I will return to this island as it didn't offer anything particularly special. Instead, I plan to book an over-the-water bungalow in Mexico for my next trip.

Conrad Bora Bora beach
10 Nolan Thorne

What an amazing honeymoon experience! This island is perfect for a special birthday, anniversary, or honeymoon. The stunning barrier reef surrounding the island creates incredible ocean colors, the best snorkeling I've ever experienced, and the refreshing South Pacific Ocean breeze always seems to kick in at just the right moment. I highly recommend visiting in mid-October when it's less crowded. We stayed in a regular overwater king bungalow, which was absolutely beautiful, and the service was impeccable. A big thank you to the cleaning staff for their attention to detail and the thoughtful welcome back touches in our room. Everyone we encountered was friendly and patient, even though I don't speak much French. It's important to remember that the locals are the ones who make this place special, as they are sharing their tiny island with visitors. Special thanks to Damian, who shared interesting facts about Tahitian culture with us at the Sushi bar. In terms of food and activity prices, they were actually quite reasonable considering the remote location. It's worth noting that anything not caught or grown on the island has to be brought in by boat or plane. Thank you, Conrad Bora Bora, until we meet again. Māuruuru!

Royal Bora Bora beach
10 SILONA MUK

Cool

Jardin de Corail
10 Lars van der Meer

This beach is an incredible spot for snorkeling! You'll encounter a variety of tropical fish here. Just be cautious of the current between the two islands.

Motu Piti Uu Uta
10 Evelyn Hartman

We were taken to a gorgeous private island as part of a star gazing tour, and the sunset views were absolutely breathtaking. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. They arranged comfortable lounge chairs around a sandbox, which was used to illustrate a map. This map provided a detailed explanation of how people traveled between islands and showcased the rich Polynesian culture. The tour was truly amazing and I highly recommend it.

Plage Hana Iti
10 Lila Lark

This place is absolutely incredible.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 4 beaches in the region, 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.

The hottest month of the region is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.9°C and water up to 29.5°C. The coldest month is September - air temperature drops to 25.9°C and water to 26.9°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the region all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Leeward Islands? In total there are 11 beaches and the most popular is White Sand Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Leeward Islands?

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

There are 11 beaches in total, of which about 7 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Leeward Islands:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Leeward Islands?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Leeward Islands, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Leeward Islands?

Most of the beaches located in Leeward Islands 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.).

Popular categories of beaches in Leeward Islands by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Leeward Islands:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Leeward Islands?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Leeward Islands?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Leeward Islands by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Leeward Islands are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Leeward Islands?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Leeward Islands?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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