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The Society Islands are a tropical South Sea archipelago of volcanic origin. They represent the most economically important of the five archipelagos of French Polynesia. The highest point is Mount Orohena , which reaches 2,241 meters, located on the island of Tahiti.
Society Islands, archipelago within French Polynesia in the central South Pacific Ocean. Extending some 450 miles (725 km) in length, it is divided into two island clusters, the Îles du Vent (Windward Islands) and the Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands). The largest and best known of the Society.
The Society Islands are a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean and part of French Polynesia. It includes Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Taha'a and Huahine.
Discover the lush green valleys of the islands, learn about their miltary past, explore the treasures that lie beneath the waves and immerse yourself in the ancestral culture. Choose among the multitude of activities and experiences on land and at sea, and above all, relax and enjoy being a cherished visitor to our islands.
Covering a land area of about 1,590 km 2, the Society Islands is an archipelago of 14 islands that politically form a part of French Polynesia. The archipelago is both geographically and administratively divided into two volcanic and coral island clusters that extend for about 725 km.
Eight islands which collectively offer the largest choice to tourists visiting The Islands of Tahiti. In these islands everything is possible: sport, nature, culture, history, gastronomy, shopping, well-being. So go ahead, try it all! Come closer and we’ll let you in on a few secrets.
Here are some of the very best spots to visit in this magical archipelago. To get to the Belvedere scenic viewpoint on the Tahiti Iti peninsula, you drive through lush green fields where you might be surprised to see horses and cows grazing peacefully.