Manono Island, Samoa
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Samoa Islands
Pacific Travel Guides
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Manono Island
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Traditional Manono Island is situated our km off the west coast of Upolu. This tranquil little haven has just four fishing villages, with most houses being traditional fales, no cars and no barking dogs at night - just the stars and the lapping waves. The only place to stay is at Vaotuua Beach Fales on a small secluded beach facing Upolu. These fales are the most elegant of all the budget beach fales in Samoa with a private verandah and steps down into the turquoise lagoon. At high tide, you can hear the waves gently splashing beneath you.
Vaotuua Beach Fales
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Village on Manono
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It takes a leisurely two hours to walk around the coastal track, passing several palm fringed beaches with good snorkelling. Inland trails lead to several interesting archaeological sites including an ancient star mound on top of Mt. Tulimanuiva, the highest point at 110m. However, the islands greatest attraction is its simple lifestyle and the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their life of planting, weaving, fishing and kicking back.
Sunday on Manono is restricted due to religious beliefs and whilst you can stay on the island, the only thing you'll be able to do is to walk to church and back again - not there's a great much more to do in any case.
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Cook Islands Travel Guide
Fiji Travel Guide
Samoa Travel Guide
Tonga Travel Guide
Tahiti Travel Guide
Hawaii Travel Guide
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