Bora Bora's main island is only 10 kilometers (5.2 miles) long and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide. A partially paved road circles the coastline for 29 kilometers (18 miles). You will pass the villages of Vaitape, Faanui and Anau.
Written Jun 4, 2004
Bora Bora was formed by volcanic eruptions some three to four million years ago. It is one of the oldest islands of the Leeward Islands.
The sharp cliffs of basaltic rock form the central mountain chain that runs through the main island of Bora Bora.
Mount Otemanu (727 m/2,384 feet), Mount Pahia (661 m/2,168 feet), and Mount Hue (619 m/2,030 feet) are the most spectacular chimney peaks of the crater that once spewed molten lava.
Updated Jun 3, 2004
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You see, most houses have a view.
And not just one!
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Written Jul 23, 2009
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Very scenic with Mt. Pahia, Mt. Otemanu, and Mt. Hue in the background.
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Written Jul 22, 2009
… and do not fall down like Keith Richard ;-)
Where again was that?!
Ok, I did not climb as high as a monkey… ;-)
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Written Jul 22, 2009
Written Jun 11, 2003
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