The island of Bora Bora is rightly called the pearl of the Pacific Ocean. The name of this place comes from the mountain range with three peaks located in the lagoon, the highest point of which is Otemanu - 727 meters high.
This is an extinct volcano, its age is about four million years. Locals call the island of Pora-Pora, which means "premature". Nature in the place where Bora Bora is located is striking in its beauty: absolutely clear water, pure
white sand and palm trees hanging directly above the water. The pioneer of this paradise of the earth was J. Cook in 1769 during his first expedition. Around the main island are small islands, like pearls on which the hotels are located, as well as the airport. In the local language, a small piece of sushi is called motu.
The territory where Bora Bora is located belongs to French Polynesia. It is located six thousand kilometers from Australia and 280 kilometers from Tahiti, if you move to the north-west. The population is about four thousand people.
In the territory where Bora Bora is located, the most expensive hotels are built. Therefore, this is one of the favorite places of many famous personalities. At one time there were Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vlady, Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, David and Victoria Beckham, Catherine Deneuve, etc.
Currently, it is not difficult to purchase permits for Bora Bora. Almost every travel agency offers assistance in organizing travel in this direction.
The islands have gourmet chalets surrounded by beautiful parks, swimming pools and restaurants with excellent local and European cuisine. In general, the style of the resort is in the spirit of a Polynesian village. Some chalets are located directly on the water.
The lagoon, where Bora Bora is located, is considered the largest and most beautiful in the world.
To better learn the customs of this place and get to know the locals, it is better to go to one of the islands. There they will tell you about the features of local cuisine, introduce you to the amazing flora and fauna. You will be taught how to break coconuts and wear pareo. Feeding the "manual" stingrays and sharks, incredible diving, fishing, an exciting jeep ride along the steep mountain slopes among the rainforests - all this is Bora Bora! And at the same time, the island is an ideal place for a calm and measured rest. All beaches are with pure white sand, and almost next to each there is a swimming pool. In addition, they are all absolutely free. For lovers to bring from vacation as souvenirs a large number of photos of Bora Bora is an ideal place!
Detached houses on the water set up peace and tranquility, give a feeling of solitude. In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset on the terrace, and in the morning a charming Polynesian woman will bring you canoe breakfast.
The climate where Bora Bora is located is tropical, hot, the air is cooled by sea breezes. From November to February it is very hot and humid, and from March to October - vice versa. The average annual temperature is +27 degrees Celsius.