What is Huahine known for?

Huahine’s Cultural History and Legacy The village is famous for its fish farming techniques that use V-shaped stone fish traps, an ancestral legacy that is still used today. Maeva is also home to another French Polynesian cultural site: Marae of Maeva and The Fare Pōte’e Maeva Huahine.

Where is Huahine?

French Polynesia
Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group (Îles sous le Vent).

How to get to Huahine?

Huahine is served by Air Tahiti with frequent 40-minute flights from Papeete, daily flights from Moorea, and 25-minute flights from both Raiatea and Bora Bora. Transport from the airport must be arranged by your Preferred Travel Professional or with your resort or hotel.

What is the nickname for Huahine?

Traditionally, Huahine was known as the ‘rebel’ island and famed for its fierce warriors and its resistance to change. Perhaps for this reason, it remains a ‘secret’ among the Society Islands and offers a unique chance to discover a remote, untouched region of outstanding beauty.

How many people live on the island of Huahine?

Huahine. Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group (Îles sous le Vent). The island has a population of about 6,300.

Why is Huahine considered the cradle of Polynesian culture?

Once the home of Tahitian royalty, Huahine is considered the cradle of Polynesian culture. The island maintains the largest concentration of ancient marae (temples) in French Polynesia, some of which are believed to date back to the original ancestors of the Tahitians—the Lapita people—around 700 AD.

Where is Huahine Island in French Polynesia?

Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group (Îles sous le Vent).

What are the most popular things to do in Huahine?

On that special day, the air is filled with excitement and intense electricity. Popular water activities in Huahine include Marc`s Motu Picnic, Jet Skiing, 4×4 Tours, sailing and sport fishing. The island also has some of the best surf in the South Pacific, particularly at Ava Mo’a Pass near the reef in Fare.