Beach· Ua Pou· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Anahoa Beach (Ua Pou)
9° 21.5′ S · 140° 2.2′ W · approximate
A sandy bay just east of Hakahau, across the small peninsula with the cross. Wikipedia calls it the most attractive bathing beach on the island.
Practical
Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap label for Anahoa bay; the beach is at its head. Reached on foot over the headland from Hakahau. Watch for nono (sand flies) on Marquesan beaches, and ask locals about surf and currents before swimming.
Best for
A swim and beach walk from Hakahau
Nearby
- Hakahau Cross Hike0.3 NM away
- Hakahau Bay Anchorage (Ua Pou)0.5 NM away
- Pension Pukuee Restaurant (Hakahau)0.5 NM away
- Ua Pou Swell and Gust Conditions0.5 NM away
- Akatoa Saturday Bread (Hakahau)0.6 NM away
- Boulangerie Snack Hiamoekuha (Hakahau)0.6 NM away
- Hakahau Laundry Services0.6 NM away
- Hakahau Outrigger Canoe Club0.6 NM away