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About Vanuatu

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Vanuatu 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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Sanma

Sanma

18 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Espiritu Santo island

Espiritu Santo island

15 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Shefa Province

Shefa

14 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Efate island

Efate island

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Tafea

Tafea

1 beach
Good for Relax • Sand • Long
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Turtle Bay Beach
Turtle Bay Beach
Turtle Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Turtle Bay Beach

Turtle bay 2.3 km
Good
7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
5.1 Amenities index
Million Dollar Point Beach
Million Dollar Point Beach
Million Dollar Point Beach
Good for Relax

Million Dollar Point Beach

Banban 1.3 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
5.5 Amenities index
Gudfala Place
Good for Relax

Gudfala Place

White Sands 1.4 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Vanuatu beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Fine sand
Fine sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-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 33 beaches in the country.

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

Quitest and lonely beaches in Vanuatu

Barrier Beach

Barrier Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Saraoutou 1.3 km
Lonnoc Beach

Lonnoc Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Lonnoc 1 km
Worearu Beach

Worearu Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Vanuatu, Worearu 0.1 km
Big Bay Beach

Big Bay Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Turtle bay 2.7 km
Efate beach

Efate beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, White Sands 1 km
Eratap Beach

Eratap Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Eratap 2.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Vanuatu

Aore Beach

Aore Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Luganville 2.9 km
Oyster Island Beach

Oyster Island Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand
Vanuatu, Matevulu 1.3 km
Eton Beach

Eton Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Eton 1.4 km
Pele Beach

Pele Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Vanuatu, Launamoa 0.1 km
Port Olry Beach

Port Olry Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Peok 1.6 km
Oceanic Beach

Oceanic Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Natanara 0.2 km
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Beaches with shade in Vanuatu

Champagne Beach

Champagne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vanuatu, Lathi 1.2 km
Saint Lawrence Beach

Saint Lawrence Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Siviri 1.8 km
Havannah Beach

Havannah Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Vanuatu, Samoa Point 1.2 km
Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Good for Snorkeling
Vanuatu, Eton 1.4 km
Sails Beach

Sails Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Barrick 5.3 km
Surunda Bay

Surunda Bay
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Suranda 0.6 km
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Long beaches in Vanuatu

Ireupuow Beach

Ireupuow Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Vanuatu, Port Resolution 0.3 km
Nambuawia Beach

Nambuawia Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Worarana 0.2 km
Espiritu Santo Beach

Espiritu Santo Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Saraoutou 0.7 km
Island reef Beach

Island reef Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Peok 4.2 km
Sara Beach

Sara Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Sara 0.4 km
Samansin beach

Samansin beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Vanuatu, Barrick 1.2 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Vanuatu

Emaal Lahkeh Nap Beach

Emaal Lahkeh Nap Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Eton 0.8 km
Aimbuei Bay

Aimbuei Bay
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Barrick 3.6 km
Ch-something beach

Ch-something beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Eton 3.2 km
Honemoon Beach

Honemoon Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Efalefale 1.3 km
Little Bay Bungalows

Little Bay Bungalows
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Peok 4.2 km
Golden Beach

Golden Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vanuatu, Loteukoen 4.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Vanuatu, 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.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 20 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Vanuatu is less than 500 meters. 31 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 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 Vanuatu however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Most viewed beaches of Vanuatu

Million Dollar Point Beach

Million Dollar Point Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Vanuatu, Banban 1.3 km
Gudfala Place

Gudfala Place
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Vanuatu, White Sands 1.4 km
Turtle Bay Beach

Turtle Bay Beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vanuatu, Turtle bay 2.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Vanuatu?

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

There are 33 beaches in total, of which about 13 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Vanuatu?

Most of the beaches located in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

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

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Vanuatu?

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 Vanuatu by occupancy.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Vanuatu?

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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