Aniwa island

Aniwa is one of the smallest inhabited islands of Vanuatu. There is a shallow lagoon (called Itcharo or Tiaro) with great views, but it is almost impossible to swim. There are also excellent snorkeling and fishing on the island, and sometimes you can watch whales and dolphins in the ocean. The local population are mostly Polynesian. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -19.246075, 169.602537

Hotels [edit]

Aniwa Ocean View Bungalows is a local guesthouse with rooms' fares starting from about US$30 per night. Conditions are basic, but everything is clean and cozy.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Port Vila international airport (VLI), next fly to Aniwa airport (AWD). There are no direct flights from Port Vila, so it will be connecting route in any case.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday on the island of Aniwa in Vanuatu is a dry period from July to October.

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