Sand beach with palm trees, turquoise clear water under blue sky. Perfect beach for relaxing. Fakarava Island, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.

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Lagon Bleu (Motu Tehatea)


Simply divine. Near the northwestern corner of Fakarava, Lagon Bleu features an indescribably lovely stretch of white-sand coral beach, turquoise-blue water, palm trees leaning over the shore – and not a soul in sight. It's a fantastic place for a picnic or a bout of snorkelling and swimming. You’ll need to take a boat tour to get to Lagon Bleu. One proviso: it’s usually nono (gnat)-infested.