Photogallery of Tahiti Island, French Polynesia

Before everything else, Tahiti is a paradise for fans of extreme water sports activities. Thousands of professional surfers come here every year to conquer the coastal waves. The Billabong Pro Teahupoo competition is held in the southeastern part of the island, Tahiti Iti. The north coast of Teahupoo Bay known for its largest cylindrical waves on the island, which are rather complex and suitable only for the professionals, hosts the competition. The most preferred places for surfing are Papenoo, Puna'auia, Point Venus, Matavai Bay, and Fisherman's Bay. The professionals prefer surfing from April to October, but for an amateur or a novice surfer there is a wave of the sufficient height on the island all year round. Another extreme entertainment is diving. To visit the archipelago and not to try scuba diving is simply unacceptable! Diving clubs on the island meet all international standards and you can find them even at some Tahiti’s hotels. If you are an experienced diver, you will be offered sports diving and if you are just a beginner or an amateur, you can try recreational diving. In Tahiti, tourists will be able to dive in the lagoon, where the wrecks of the sunken ships and airplanes can be observed at the bottom of the ocean. The dives are performed in the company of skilled instructors and last from 30 to 40 minutes. If you are an experienced diver, be sure to bring your certificate with you since the safety rules are observed very strictly in Tahiti and … Read further