
19 Best islands in Vanuatu
Ultimate guide (February 2025)

Tanna is an island with Mount Yasur being the main tourist attraction of Vanuatu. This is the most accessible active volcano in the w… / read more » /

Pentecost is an island in Vanuatu famous for land diving performed by the locals, thus making ancient ritual. Men jump from a height of 2… / read more » /

Espiritu Santo is a large island in Vanuatu - with some of the best beaches in the country, including tiny island resorts. On the other hand, … / read more » /

Ambrym is an island representing the main features of Vanuatu - volcanoes and wild tribes. There are some of the most active volcanoes… / read more » /

Rowa (Reef islands) is a small uninhabited atoll in the north of Vanuatu. Such a formation is not typical for Oceania, but looks mor… / read more » /

Aneityum is the southernmost of the large islands in Vanuatu. There are no beaches, but superb Mystery Island is located just nearby. As… / read more » /

Efate is the main island of Vanuatu. It hosts the capital town of Port Vila with its international airport. In a contrast to common p… / read more » /

Malakula (Malekoula) is a large island in Vanuatu, remarkable only due to its tribal groups. One tribe is peaceful and loves to dance. A… / read more » /

Epi is a small island nor far from the international airport of Vanuatu. Lamen Bay is the best beach. It's located in the north-wes… / read more » /

Gaua is an island in Vanuatu with Lake Letas being the largest one in the country. Another notable attraction is the Siri waterfall … / read more » /

Mota Lava is an island in Vanuatu with excellent fishing and snorkeling. There is also small Rah islet located nearby, which can be reach… / read more » /

Aniwa is one of the smallest inhabited islands of Vanuatu. There is a shallow lagoon (called Itcharo or Tiaro) with great views, but … / read more » /

Ambae is an island in Vanuatu being relatively developed and not rich for the tourist attractions. There are two lakes, that cover th… / read more » /

Vanua Lava is an island in Vanuatu, notable mainly due to waterfalls and mountain hiking (best on a guided tour). There are also volcanoes… / read more » /

Maewo is an island with the largest amount of rainfall in Vanuatu. So there are many waterfalls, rivers and creeks. There are hot spr… / read more » /

Emae is an island in Vanuatu. There are good beaches, as well as glorious Cook Reef not far from the west coast, which is a great di… / read more » /

Paama is a small island in Vanuatu notable only due to complete lack of the tourists. There are good beaches with black sand, but it … / read more » /

Futuna (West Futuna) is the easternmost island in Vanuatu, notable mainly for its Polynesian population. There is nothing like a touri… / read more » /

Erromango is one of the least interesting islands in Vanuatu. There is not a single attraction worth to mention. Therefore, rare tourists… / read more » /