Manihi is a perfect place for tourists who prefer calm holidays alone with pure nature. In general, the atoll can’t be called an overpopulated one – just about 800 people inhabit it, many of them live in the central village. So, if you just want to walk around the local forests or get to secluded beaches not encountering anybody on your way there, it’s a pretty easy task to complete. Most locals have no cars or motorbikes, so there is no such problem as a lack of walking paths – there is a whole system of roads that connects all the island’s human settlements and peculiar natural objects.
It's hard to call Manihi a densely populated territory. The last census showed that just about 800 people inhabit the island, and the main activity here is still fishing just like it was … 
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A few years ago only one hotel was available for guests on the Manihi island. Now the tourists can choose one of 4 cozy hotels. The most upscale hotel is Manihi Pearl Village. It is a large … Open
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One more entertainment here is to have a trip to the adjacent islands. The best option is to rent a motorboat with a driver or a simple boat and rule it yourself. There is a bunch of little islands near Manihi, most of them are totally deserted. Nobody would interrupt you from pretending a Robinson Crusoe for a couple of days, so you can literally escape from the civilization if you have such mood. Palm forests, warming sunlight and kilometres of secluded beaches allow travellers to fully immerse into the atmosphere of rainforests.
Manihi is not the perfect place for those who are intended to buy some clothes or shoes by famous brands during their vacations. French Polynesia generally provides a poor choice of brand … Open
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If you’d like to swim without waves, you should definitely go to the lagoon coast. But be careful – there is a high possibility to step on a sea urchin or a coral. On the other hand, it has a gentle descent into the water and swimming in this place is nothing than pure pleasure.
Manihi is one of the most beautiful islands of French Polynesia, which for many years has unjustly been neglected by tourists. Travellers began to actively visit it only recently, so this … Open
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At the same time, people who are keen on snorkelling and diving should vice versa appreciate corals. You can snorkel anywhere you’d like – local waters have rich marine wildlife, that is why it won’t be boring swimming here. You can ask about the best points in dive-centres. There are two of them, so it surely will be no troubles with finding equipment and organising the process. You can take a couple of lessons if you have never dived before as well. Those who’re are attracted by nightlife should certainly go right to Teriaoa and enjoy parties there during hot seasons. The largest local hotels organize their own parties once a week too.
Attractions and entertainment in French Polynesia
Lovers of walking tours should go to Tahiti, in the community of Mahina, on a walking tour with “Aito Rando”. Tourists may have a hard time, if they originally expected a light walk. A walk along the shortest route lasts almost seven hours. Therefore, for those who have already been on such excursions or want to try, this tour will present a lot of positive emotions. On the way through the valley, travelers will meet small rivers and ponds. In some places, you will also be required to do some climbing. On Bora Bora there is a very popular route that you can navigate on your own. Pahia Mountain attracts the strongest and bravest, because the road is very steep, and climbing the mountain will take a whole day. The view from the top of the mountain is however worth the effort.
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