Information on the island's history, culture, and points of interest
In addition to the stunning islands of Papeete and Tahiti, the Society Islands, which are part of the French Polynesia region, also feature Bora Bora. The island chain has been inhabited by Polynesians since the fourth century, and Europeans first arrived there in the seventeenth century. It has established itself as a well-known holiday spot, alongside Tahiti.
The island was created four million years ago when cooling lava erupted during volcanic activity. The middle of the island is dominated by extinct volcanic peaks that create a magnificent backdrop against the blue pacific ocean and white dunes. Mt. Pahia's high and jagged summits may be seen on the main island of Bora Bora (elevation of 2,165 feet). One cannot help but be in awe of Mount Sinai's basalt obelisk as one approaches from the sea or the air. An island of brilliant emerald green is dominated by the natural sculpture of Otemanu (2,379 feet), the remnants of an extinct volcano. A large barrier reef and a deep blue lagoon surround the island. The largest town in Bora Bora is Vaitape, which has a population of roughly 8,000.
The main island of Bora Bora, along with a few other smaller islands, is totally encircled by stunning coral reefs. The beautiful lagoon at Bora Bora is known across the world for its pristine beauty and warm, shallow water. The island is surrounded by an almost uninterrupted stretch of warm, white sand, which serves as a great white collar for sun worshipers.
With evenings spent in the island's over-water bungalows that belly up against its lovely lagoon and days spent on the beach, almost always in the shadow of the mythically carved Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora is the same place that had people hocking their material things for a romantic getaway. And then there are the lovely and hospitable Polynesians.
The capital city of Tahiti's main island, Papeete, is where you must first travel in order to get to the Bora Bora Islands. You can easily travel there thanks to Air Tahiti's daily schedule of services. Many ships arrange frequent journeys from French Polynesia to the Bora Bora Islands. You may get a bird's eye view of the islands by hiring Polynesia Helicopters.
