La plage de la Pointe Venus - Mahina, Tahiti
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
S 17° 29.713 W 149° 29.693
6K E 235074 N 8063925
[EN] Pointe Venus and its lighthouse are bordered by a sublime black sand beach, it is the northernmost point of the island. [FR] La Pointe Vénus et son phare sont bordées d’une sublime plage de sable noir, c’est le point le plus au Nord de l’île.
Waymark Code: WM14989
Location: French Polynesia
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Windsocker
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"Pointe Venus beach is one of the most famous on the island of French Polynesia. This beach in Matavai Bay is clean, its sand is a unique black, and swimming is supervised.

The point of Venus is more precisely to the north of Papeete, after the town of Arue. Pointe Venus beach offers all the amenities. Parking, toilets, picnic tables are available to visitors.

Shops also line the nearby lighthouse. Come and admire the breathtaking view of the island of Moorea at Pointe Venus beach."

Sources : The Beach

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"La plage de la Pointe Vénus est l'une des plus réputées de l'île de Polynésie française. Cette plage de la baie de Matavai, est propre, son sable se révèle d'un noir unique, et la baignade y est surveillée.

La pointe de Vénus se trouve plus précisément au nord de Papeete, après la commune d'Arue. La plage de la Pointe Vénus offre toutes les commodités. Parking, sanitaires, tables de pique-nique sont mis à la disposition des visiteurs.

Des boutiques longent également le phare se trouvant à proximité. Venez admirer à la plage de la Pointe Vénus la vue imprenable sur l'île de Moorea."

Sources : La Plage

Type of beach: Natural

Location of beach: Seashore

Beach surface type: Fine sand

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