of the Pacific Ocean the island of Bora Bora is called thanks to the rich nature, transparent waters and the mini-archipelago near the main island. Also the name went from nacreous color of a lagoon of this amazing island.
Bora Bora is the massif with three peaks which highest point reaches 727 meters. In French Polynesia the island of Bora Bora is the most demanded resort place therefore here very developed tourist infrastructure. Bora Bora in 240 km to the northwest from Tahiti is located. On one of small islands there is an airport, on others hotels are located. To Bora Bora there are most luxury and most expensive hotels in all French Polynesia. To Bora Bora the famous film actors, musicians and politicians often arrive to have a rest. There are also average hotels constructed directly in the middle of water on piles because of the shortage of the place.
Three highest peaks of Bora Bora - to Oteman, Pakhiya and Mataikhua. Earlier they formed edges of an ancient volcano. The central island of Bora Bora consists mainly of a basalt lava, and the islands surrounding it — of fragments of corals and stratifications of sand.
The main attraction of Bora Bora is the nacreous lagoon with its amazing underwater world which tourists like to explore with an aqualung. In the depth of a lagoon barracudas and sharks which, under the supervision of the instructor, are allowed to be fed live.
Overland sights can be examined by means of off-roaders. But properly to enjoy unique types it is worth carrying out slow pedestrian walk. Walk on top of the main peak takes place among orchards, the woods, thickets of orchids and ferns. From this top the unusual view of the atoll opens.
The island of Bora Bora is the perfect place for quiet rest. On the island there are a lot of sandy beaches, and in each hotel there is a comfortable pool. From any part of the island it is possible to observe magnificent declines and dawn, and the sea landscape will force to forget about all problems.