Raiatea

Raiatea is considered the spiritual center of Polynesia. It is home to the sacred site Taputapuātea, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

According to legend, it was from Raiatea that ancient Polynesian navigators set out to discover and settle other islands across the Pacific.

Raiatea is also very popular among sailors and яхters thanks to the vast lagoon it shares with the island of Taha'a.

Mana Polynesia Tip:
Take a boat trip along the Faaroa River – the only navigable river in French Polynesia.