Tuvalu Attractions

Start your sightseeing tour around Tuvalu from its capital Funafuti. It is a tiny coral atoll, but has much to offer the tourists. Natural scenic beauty of Funafuti impresses even the most experienced travelers. All the administrative buildings of the country are located there. Moreover there is the air terminal, which welcomes all the flights to Tuvalu. The major attraction of the capital is beautiful Church, which is often called the Church of Tuvalu. The top sight of the island is the Funafuti lagoon which is 14 km wide and about 18 km long. It is an ideal place for swimming and snorkeling. Take a boat or yacht and explore the coral outcrops of Funafuti Island. Do not miss the University of the South Pacific Center, where you can buy the books about Tuvalu and the surrounding areas. Do not loose time and admire sea plants, species, and wildlife in the Funafuti Marine Conservation Area. To enjoy traditional buildings with thatched roofs, go to Funafala, the second most populated island in the atoll.

A small town of Savusavu has unique hot springs, which are rather popular among the tourists. A trip to this town enables you to see the Dakua forest with more than 30 species of trees. Vanua Levu also holds the Waisali Rainforest Reserve, interesting for the nature lovers. No trip to Fiji is finished until you visit the so-called “garden island” of the country (the island of Taveuni). The attractions of this area are protected forests and rich wildlife. The Matangi Private Island is a perfect spot for snorkelling, fishing, and scuba diving. Looking for some isolation, pay attention to Nadi Fiji, which is famous for the deserted beaches. The best shopping, tasty national dishes, sports and sensuous spa are available at the Mana Island. Lautoka is the second largest city in Viti Levu Island. It is usually called the “sugar city” for the huge production of sugarcane. Be sure you will have a refreshing holiday, visiting Fiji with its sandy beaches, the waving trees, and unique atmosphere of relaxation.

Nanumea is the largest island of Tuvalu. During World War II this area was used by the allied forces as the bomber base, so the island has a lot of relics to get the tourists interested. It is a place tucked away from the world with striking natural beauty and exotic marine life. Coming to the island of Nui, pay attention that it consists of 11 main islets. This area is a real green island, because it is full of different trees: coconuts, breadfruit, pandanus, and others. Vaitupu Island is famous as it has the only secondary school in the country. The island can boast having rich vegetation, a fringing coral reef, and a large lagoon.