Bora Bora

Bora Bora, the most famous island in French Polynesia, is located in the Society Islands archipelago, about 172 miles from Tahiti. Bora Bora is composed of a main island consisting of the remains of Otemanu, an extinct volcano located in the middle of the lagoon, the turquoise waters of which are surrounded by coral-reef atolls known as motus (small islets). The following section provides all the important information about Bora Bora: pictures, what to see, what to do and a host of other things.

Its lagoon is the island’s principal claim to fame. The contrast of the turquoise waters of the lagoon with the darker blue of the surrounding ocean has to be seen to be believed. The color of the water changes from cyan through turquoise to cobalt blue due to the play of sunlight on the coral bed that reflects the light at different depths. This indescribable beauty has positioned the island as the honeymoon and luxury tourism destination par excellence, but it has so much more to offer. You have to be there to understand.

Bora Bora was a key allied base during World War II where ships could take refuge behind the Te Ava Nui channel that connects the ocean with the lagoon, between the motus of Toopua and Tevairoa.

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