Samoa
A beach ranked among the most beautiful in the Pacific, where sleeping in a hut open to the ocean remains the norm rather than the exception
Samoa
A journey along the south-east coast of Upolu, far from Apia and To Sua: Lalomanu, a white-sand beach repeatedly ranked among the most beautiful in the South Pacific, rebuilt after the 2009 tsunami following local traditions, where people still sleep in fale, traditional huts open on all four sides and closed at night by simple woven-fibre blinds, a form of accommodation that remains the norm rather than the exception in this part of the archipelago.
When
May to Oct
Price
From 2 600€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
5 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-2
The first chapter unfolds at Lalomanu, a white-sand beach lined with shallow turquoise water, repeatedly named among the most beautiful in the South Pacific before being devastated by the September 2009 tsunami, which struck the south-east coast of Upolu hard. Rebuilt in the years that followed using traditional methods but with strengthened safety standards, the beach has regained its peaceful atmosphere while preserving the memory of this event in several local memorials.
Day 1
Snorkelling on the Lalomanu reef
Snorkelling on Lalomanu's shallow coral reef, directly accessible from the beach, among colourful tropical fish and preserved soft corals.
Day 2
Nu'utele Island and its coastal trails
A boat crossing to the neighbouring islet of Nu'utele, an uninhabited nature reserve, a hike along its coastal trails in search of seabirds nesting on the cliffs.
Days 1-2
A night in a fale, a traditional Samoan hut open on its four sides and closed at night by simple blinds woven from pandanus leaves, a form of accommodation that remains the norm rather than the exception along Upolu's south coast. This open architecture, designed to promote airflow in the tropical climate, also reflects a Samoan conception of privacy in which communal life takes precedence over strict separation of spaces.
Day 1
A night in a fale by the ocean
Settling into a traditional fale opening directly onto the beach, a dinner prepared by a local family, and a night lulled by the sound of waves just a few metres away.
Day 2
Samoan Sunday and the umu feast
Participation in an umu, a traditional Sunday meal cooked over buried heated stones, a central moment of Samoan social life shared with the extended family.
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