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The Marquesas Islands (/ m ɑːr ˈ k eɪ s ə s / mar-KAY-səss; French: Îles Marquises or Archipel des Marquises or Marquises; Marquesan: Te Henua ʻEnana (North Marquesan) and Te Fenua ʻEnata (South Marquesan), both meaning "the land of men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the ...
From snorkeling in Tahuata to hiking to a waterfall in Hakaui, here are the top things to do in and around the most popular islands in the Marquesas.
Rugged and mystical, the Marquesas Islands are a land where the ancestral culture thrives to this day. Hiking, horseback riding, superb dive sites, and an immense wealth of archeological treasures, will fill your vacation with unforgettable moments and wonderful souvenirs.
Nearly 900 miles west of mainland Tahiti is an archipelago relatively unknown to Western tourists, at least so far as South Pacific island destinations go. It’s the Marquesas archipelago—one of five island groups in French Polynesia—and includes 12 islands, only 6 of which are permanently inhabited. All 12 are dramatic, with jagged ...
Marquesas Islands, pair of volcanic archipelagoes in French Polynesia in the central South Pacific Ocean, 740 miles (1,200 km) northeast of Tahiti. The islands are, for the most part, high and craggy, with jagged peaks rising in places to some 4,000 feet (1,200 metres).
Covering an area of about 1,049.3 km 2, the Marquesas Islands are a group of volcanic islands that are geographically positioned about 1,200 km northeast of Tahiti (the largest island in the Society Islands group) and about 4,800 km west of Mexico.
Marquesas Islands: This group of French Polynesian islands, a new UNESCO World Heritage site, is called Te Henua Enata in the native Marquesan language. Getting there: Comprised of 12...
The Marquesas Islands: untamed beauty steeped in tradition. Follow in the footsteps of Gauguin, Melville and Jacques Brel,and discover the mana of the Land of Men. The largest islands in the north are Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka and Eiao. In the south: Hiva Oa, Tahuata and Fatu Hiva.
The Marquesas Islands are volcanic islands, devoid of lagoon and flanked by powerful cliffs. Their relief reflects immense mountainous massifs, surmounted by impressive peaks. Their black sand beaches complete a picture far from the clichés of French Polynesia and mass tourism.
The Marquesas Islands archipelago consists of 12 mountainous islands (six of which are inhabited) without lagoons, which are known for their spectacular, sometimes rugged landscapes and traditional Polynesian inhabitants.