Maré

• WhereSouthern Loyalty Islands
• Main villageTadine
• Best forNature, solitude, hiking
• Stay2 nights

Maré (Nengone) is the southernmost of the Loyalty Islands. It is a raised coral island with high cliffs, thick forest and only a handful of places to stay, which is exactly its appeal.

What to see

• Pédé and Yejele beaches, long white strands where you are likely to have the sand to yourself.
• The natural aquarium, a seawater pool connected to the ocean where fish and sometimes turtles drift in with the tide.
• Trou de Bone, a deep sinkhole in the forest, and the legend-rich Warrior's Leap (Saut du Guerrier).
• The Shabadran cliffs, reached on a guided walk across customary land.

Good to know

Bring cash, as card payment and ATMs are limited outside Tadine. Many sites are on customary land and need a local guide; your accommodation can arrange this, and a small customary gift (a coutume) may be expected when visiting a tribe.

Header photo: Photo: Gui0123, CC BY-SA 4.0

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