Ua-Pou... pillars of the sky
Personnality: strange, fantastic

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Origin of the name: Ua-Pou means "pillars"
Budget level: inexpensive
Encounter: The arrival by boat in Ua Pou's Hakahau Bay is truly unforgettable with its huge basalt columns pointing to the sky. You'd think it is a backdrop for a fantastic movie.

At a glance: Main town: Hakahau. Population: 2000. In terms of population, Ua-Pou is the 3rd island in the Marquesas and it is an absolute must with its immense peaks reaching for the sky and its cliffs diving into the sea.

How to get there: By plane, a 30-minute flight from Nuku Hiva, or by helicopter, The Aranui passengers-freighter of course stops in this strange island.