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Why is Bora Bora water so clear?

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.



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The implementation of three plants of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis has permitted to produce enough water for the population of the island and the hotels on the different motu (islets).

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For its sanitation Bora Bora is equipped with a collective sanitation network on the whole island. Two biological purification stations with a capacity equivalent to 20 000 inhabitants operate the treatment offering excellent results for the quality of the bathing water on the island's twenty beaches.

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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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Baia do Sancho, Brazil
About 220 miles off the coast of Brazil, Baia do Sancho is regularly deemed the world's best beach. UNESCO designation and careful government protections keep it and the entire Fernando de Noronha archipelago pristine.

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Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada
The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the bluest water in the world, but none quite compare to Peyto Lake. It's located in Banff National Park, just north of Lake Louise, and amazes onlookers with its brilliant blue waters.

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Where to Find the Bluest Water in the World
  1. Egremni Beach, Greece. ...
  2. Manini'owali Beach, Big Island, Hawaii. ...
  3. French Polynesia. ...
  4. Nassau, Bahamas. ...
  5. Palawan, Philippines. ...
  6. Grote Knip Beach, Curacao. ...
  7. Trunk Bay, St. ...
  8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.


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It's the most beautiful island in the world
Bora Bora's unique geography provides the perfect location for a once in a lifetime adventure. The island's volcanic past has left a dramatic peak, known as Mt Otemanu, surrounded by a large turquoise lagoon and a string of coral motus (little islands) around its reef.

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The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.

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Within the lagoon (where 100% of the overwater bungalows in Bora Bora are located), depths range from 5 feet to 150 feet, with 5-10 feet being most common.

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The swimming season in this location lasts all year round. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Bora Bora is 82°F, by the seasons: in winter 81°F, in spring 81°F, in summer 83°F, in autumn 84°F.

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25 Best Beaches in the USA
  • Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii.
  • Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Coronado Beach, San Diego, California.
  • Pope Beach, Lake Tahoe, California.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Florida.
  • Harris Beach, Oregon.
  • Glass Beach, Port Townsend, Washington.
  • Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois.


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Top 10 most beautiful islands in the world
  • BALI.
  • VANCOUVER ISLAND.
  • SICILY.
  • BORA BORA.
  • SANTORINI.
  • MALDIVES.
  • SEYCHELLES.
  • KAUAI.


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It's a place where celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, as well as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban like to honeymoon, and superstars like Justin Bieber like to relax when he's not on tour.

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While other tropical islands are known for their nightlife Bora Bora is a bit behind the times, though it is not impossible to find. About 4,000 people inhabit the island of Bora Bora. French and Tahitian are the main languages spoken on the island, though most inhabitants have a command of the English language.

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If you didn't know, Bora Bora (island map) is located in French Polynesia and is part of an island chain called the Society Islands. The “Pearl of the Pacific,” as it's also referred to, is located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii.

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