New Caledonia – is a state in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Unlike other islands belonging to Melanesia, the culture of this country is predominantly European. The unique natural landscapes of New Caledonia and spacious beaches have turned this island into a center of tourism with affordable prices and well-developed infrastructure. A rating of the best beaches will let you to decide upon the best place to stay.
Citrus (Lemon) Bay (Baie des Citrons Beach) got its name either because of the lemon trees that once grew here, or because of a ship loaded with lemons and ran aground near Noumea, or because of the special shade of beach sand. The city stands on the shore of the French overseas Union in New Caledonia, washed by the Southern Pacific Ocean.
New Caledonia is famous for its great beaches, located on every island of archipelago. However, at some point it begins to seem that all of them are not very different from each other. So the quiet and beautiful Oro Beach is perfect if palms become boring.
Pin Island is famous all over the world thanks to its stunningly beautiful bays. If going by high-speed ferry Betico from Nouméa, Kuto will be the first and one of the most striking stops. In the absence of expensive restaurants and noisy merchants, visitors can fully enjoy the beauty of tropical nature and the ocean.
It's necessary to visit Amedee Beach, located on the same name island, if there is only one day of holiday, which is willing to spent in one of the most secluded and beautiful places. It's located in 24km from Nouméa, and trip here by boat takes no more then 40 min. It is worth remembering that Amedee is included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list: so nature should be treated with special care.
Yejele Beach, which translates to Turquoise Beach, is an idyllic sandy location on Mare Island about 20 minutes away from Tadine. Yejele Beach attracts many visitors with its grainy white sand, transparent azure water, shadowy palm trees and beautiful views. It's especially popular among cruise ship passengers that stop at Tadine. A bus drives from the city to the beach, so it's easy to get here.
Outside of the popular beaches of Noumea and the fabulous beaches of Uwea and Pin island, Poe beach is the most famous in New Caledonia. Located in Burai area on the western coast of the main island, Poe is one of the longest, most beautiful and at the sam time closest places. Tourists don't need to go by boats to get there: it's enough to have a car, map and a will to have a good holiday.
Oveja Island from the Loyalty Islands group of New Caledonia is considered one of the most beautiful places in the entire region. It's less popular because of the distant location, but it's worth of visiting to relax against the background of incredibly beautiful nature. Especially Fayaoue, which is the largest and at the same time secluded beach on the island.