A country · 29 places · 5 regions
Vanuatu, all of it.
29 curated places across 5 regions — photographed, mapped, and noted with the season each is best in.
The 4 biggest regions — Shefa, Tafea, Penama and Sanma — read below as chapters, with 1 more waiting past them.
Chapter I · Shefa · 10 places
Shefa
The capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila sits on a protected harbour on the southwestern coast of Efate island and is the main entry point to the Vanuatu archipelago. The city is a blend of Melanesian, French, and English influences reflecting the country's colonial history as the New Hebrides Condominium. The waterfront market offers fresh produce, root vegetables, and island crafts, while the nearby Mele Cascades provide a freshwater swimming destination within easy reach of the city.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter II · Tafea · 3 places
Tafea
A tiny uninhabited coral islet off Aneityum ringed by pale sand and clear reef water. Cruise visitors come ashore to snorkel over its shallow, fish-filled lagoon.
✦ April to October
Chapter III · Penama · 2 places
Penama
An island in northern Vanuatu known for land diving, a ritual in which men leap from tall wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles. The ceremonies, tied to the yam harvest, are held between April and June.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter IV · Sanma · 2 places
Sanma
Espiritu Santo is the largest island of Vanuatu, known for its blue holes, white-sand beaches and wartime history. It draws divers to nearby wrecks and travellers to freshwater springs and jungle rivers.
✦ April to October · $$
Every place in Vanuatu
