Rangiroa... the long sky
Personnality: the very very big blue

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Pronounciation:
"Ran-GI-roa".
Nickname: the long sky.
Former name:
Rairoa
(literally: "long sky")
Budget level: Standard
Encounter: The largest of the atolls in French Polynesia and the second in the world in size. Every diver's Mecca.

At a glance: Main towns: Avatoru and Tiputa located on 2 separate islets. Population: 2,000. Rangiroa's clear waters are very deep and hide many treasures for divers with an exceptionally rich marine fauna: over 700 species to discover, as well as many bird colonies nesting on the neighboring motus. But in the past 15 years Rangiroa has also become a Mecca for shark lovers as many sharks are frequently encountered in both passes. Not for weak hearts!

How to get there: Rangiroa is only an hour away by plane from Tahiti. The airport is located near the village of Avatoru, on a strip of land 300 meters wide. This airport is also a hub for flights to the other Tuamotu atolls. The island can also be reached by inter-island freighters.