Popular Islands-Vanuatu holidays and resorts guide, bookings and Port Vila info

The Vanuatu archipelago, which is located about a thousand miles from the coast of Australia, continues to be popular vacation spots for tourists who arrive from all around the country. Each of the islands is beautiful, a paradise just waiting for someone to come along and explore.

Some of the 83 islands seem completely untouched by humankind. Others are destinations for countless tourists every year. A few of the most popular islands for visitors are Moso Island, Espiritu Santo, Tanna, and Efate.

Moso Island

The island of Moso is located off the north coast of Efate, where it creates what is known as Havanna Harbor, along with Lelepa Island. There are no cars or roads on the island, and it is a very tranquil place. You will find two villages on the island, Sunae and Tassiriki. In Tassiriki is a rather popular turtle preserve, and there is a small tour business located in Sunae. On the western side of the island, which is well known for the spectacular diving, is the Tranquility Dive and Resort.

Tanna Island

Tanna Island is a popular destination for adventure tourists and has a variety of places for vacationers to stay, including bungalows and guesthouses. The island is home to Mount Yasur, the most active volcano on any of the Vanuatu islands. You will also find plenty of great opportunities for hiking and exploring.

Espiritu Santo

This is the largest of the islands, and the city of Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu. It has some of the best diving sites– it boasts the SS President Coolidge, which is the largest, intact diving wreck in the world, as well as the USS Tucker, a destroyer. This island is one of the best places to experience the authentic culture of Vanuatu and still have all the amenities you need.

Efate Island

Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is located on Efate Island. It is on Efate that most of the tourists come and stay for vacation, and it has the most amenities. Even those who wish to visit a number of the other islands often stop in Port Vila to make arrangements. Like all of the Vanuatu islands, Efate is beautiful and tropical.

These are only the most visited of the islands. Certainly, you may wish to visit more than just this handful of islands while on your Vanuatu vacation and you should explore to your heart’s content.

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Island Hopping - There's a plethora of islands in Vanuatu to explore in this 80+ island archipelago. These can be usually explored by air and cruises.
Ambrym Island - One of the star islands in Vanuatu archipelago with its two volcanoes - Benbow and Marum. It's also famous for sorcery, magic, and Rom dances.
Efate Island - Efate island was probably settled some 3,500 years ago by Lapita people. They named it Efate, meaning 'a place where we will settle'.
Efate Tours - Some of the more interesting Efate tours include Cascades Waterfall, 'Round the Island tour, Aerial tour, and Ekasup Cultural Village tour.
Epi Island - This quiet, lush garden island is the perfect place for families, hikers and backpackers. You can also visit Nikaura's Marine Protected Area.
Erromango Island - Once the home to sandalwood forests, Erromango island is now adventurer's dream come true with caves and hiking trails.
Malekula Island - For unspoiled beauty and an incredible array of history and culture, you must visit Malekula island, a favored destination by anthropologists.
Pentecost Island - Sighted by Captain Cook in 1774 on the Day of Pentecost, this island is largely known by its Land Dive ceremony held annually in April and May.
Santo Island - Vanuatu's largest Espiritu Santo island is well known for its scuba dvining sites, including WWII shipwrecks, snorkeling, sailing and hiking.
Tanna Bungalows - Tanna island is probably one of the most favorite Vanuatu holiday destinations. Tanna provides a great location to relax or look for an adventure.

Popular Islands

The Most Popular of the Vanuatu Islands for Tourists

Moso Island

Tanna Island

Espiritu Santo

Efate Island