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Raiatea
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This "sacred" island, with its ancestral places of worship (including the UNESCO-listed marae of Taputapuatea), offers quite beautiful landscapes and terrain. Hiking, water sports, and sea excursions are all popular here. It is one of the most visited islands in French Polynesia, thanks to its marina and role as a cruise stopover.
Overview of Raiatea
This "sacred" island, with its ancestral places of worship (including the UNESCO-listed marae of Taputapuatea), offers quite beautiful landscapes and terrain. Hiking, a full range of water sports, and sea excursions are all popular here. The island is one of the most visited in French Polynesia, as it has a marina and serves as a stopover for many cruises.
Key facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Main town: Uturoa.
- Population: 12,245 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 175 km².
- Density: 70 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Mount Tefatoaiti (1,017 m).
- Coastline:
- Website: https://www.airtahiti.fr/raiatea