The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.
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One of the key factors that draw so many tourists to Bora Bora is the extremely beautiful hue of the surrounding water. The coral reef and sunshine reflection off the white sandy bottom give the water its turquoise hue.
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).
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.
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.
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.
The island basically has a protective outer reef surrounding it, which explains why there are no waves around the island. This is what makes the water on the inside seem so calm and lagoon-like.
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.
Bora Bora has often been called the world's most beautiful island. It comprises one main island of 29sq-km, roughly the shape of a seahorse, with white-sand beaches and surrounded by a coral reef and strings of motus (islets); resident population is about 6,000.
There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.
The island of Bora Bora is a honeymooner's paradise. The ultimate setting for romance is largely mainly due to the iconic beauty of Mount Otemanu, which rises from the sea like an emerald jewel, encircled by gorgeous coral reefs and several white sand islets called motus.
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.