Kiribati – is a pearl in the Pacific Ocean with year-round summer. The country does not have famous attractions; the main treasure of Kiribati is its natural appeal. This place is ideal for those who dream of a paradise holiday away from noisy cities: Surf-casting, yachting, bike trips, diving, discovering the world of shipwrecks from the war – all this is available on the island. Our rating of the best beaches in Kiribati will help you decide on a vacation destination.
Located on the tiny island of Betio in the southwestern part of Tarawa Atoll next to the town of the same name. In November 1943 this lost in Pacific Ocean island became the epicenter of the bloody battle between American and Japanese forces, which went down in world war II history as the "Battle of Tarawa".
Located in the southwestern part of Christmas Island (Kiritimati), the biggest coral atoll in the world. Tourists can get there by transit flight from Honolulu or Fiji, the planes fly once a week. Near the beach there is a small fishing village Poland, which can be reached from the airport by car, it will take a few hours. It was named after Polish engineer and traveler Stanislaw Pelczynski, who helped the locals to solve the problem of watering palm plantations. There are only 400 people living in the village, but it has primary school.
Bathing Lagoon, surrounded by coconut palms and crystal clear sea is one of the best beaches of Kiribati. It is located on the largest coral island – Kiritimati. It's easy to get to Bathing Lagoon from the airport by taxi or hired car.
Bathing Lagoon is covered with white sand and is located on the shore of an isolated lagoon, water here is absolutely calm, without waves. The bottom of the lagoon is covered with sand and coral pieces, so it is better to go into the water shod. The territory of the beach is equipped with beach umbrellas and sun loungers, close to the beach there is a hotel. In Bathing Lagoon tourists can take beautiful pictures, take part in sea fishing, take a boat tour, sunbath and swim, learn about features of local life.
Located on the southern part of Tarawa Atoll along the dam which connects Baikiri and Betio islands. Is a city beach of Baikiri, the capital of island state Kiribati and its main seaport. It can be reached by car or bus from Tarawa international airport, which receives regular flights from Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and the United States.
Located in the northern part of coral Christmas Island (Kiritimati) next to the village of the same name. Tourists can get there from the Kiritimati international airport by taxi, it will take a little more than an hour.