Beach near Fakarava, French Polynesia

Fakarava Travel Guide

French Polynesia

Fakarava is a small atoll community in French Polynesia, with a population of 1,581. It is a remote Pacific destination rather than a large urban centre, so plan around the island’s limited scale and services.

Most travellers arrive through Fakarava Airport (FAV). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach plans should be based on the specific part of the atoll you intend to visit rather than a list of nearby beach resorts.

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Local time

1,581

Population

9,341 miles away

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Pays in XPF

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +689

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in French Polynesia, but it's becoming more common for good service.

Best time to visit Fakarava

Jan

28°24

Feb

28°16

Mar

28°17

Apr

28°20

May

28°16

Jun

27°14

Jul

27°10

Aug

26°10

Sep

26°16

Oct

27°15

Nov

27°21

Dec

28°24

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Fakarava

  1. Saint Jean De La Croix Fakarava

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.5 km

Getting there

Fakarava Airport · 0 km

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