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Bora Bora - Mounts Otemanu and Pahia

 
 

Bora Bora - Mounts Otemanu and Pahia

Bora Bora - Mounts Otemanu and Pahia Bora Bora - Mounts Otemanu and Pahia Despite its rather odd silhouette, which definitely gives it a certain charm, Mount Otemanu is the highest peak in Bora Bora. © Ariel Fuchs

Bora Bora's irresistible chiaroscuro is due to the massive and dark outline of Mount Otemanu (2,385 ft), which sits imposingly in the centre of the island, magnifying the lagoon's luminosity. Go on a mini-cruise early in the morning or in the evening, in order to appreciate the changing tones.

Other reasons to go

  1.   Towns

  2.   The fauna and flora

  3.   Arts and culture

  4.   Monuments