The Mysterious Attractions Of Bora Bora
Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by Ryan in Bora Bora
Bora Bora is an outstanding island, known for romance and mystery as many couples and honeymooners have relaxed in the beauty of the island for more than a decade. Newly discovered in 1722 by the navigator Roogeveen, and then again later by Cook in 1796, Bora Bora is among the most famous of islands in French Polynesia, Tahiti.
Bora Bora is known for its popular location for getting away from in all in the real world. Bora Bora a true jewel in the Pacific as with its touches of beauty and mystery the island holds many mesmerizing attractions. A trip to Bora Bora would not be fully complete without getting up close and personal with the marine wildlife of the island.
Its breathtaking and unforgettable turquoise lagoon, serves as a habitat for so many of its aquatic fauna, such as tropical fish, manta and sting rays as well as many other ocean beauties, always holds a special place in the schedule of attractions offered by Bora Bora. The blooming wildlife of the flourishing lagoon can be observed by way of canoe, boat, outrigger or diving explorations.
The white sand beaches surrounding Bora Bora are divine and offer one of the most stunning attractions of the simply gorgeous coral reefs of the island. Located between the ocean and the lagoon, the pass of Teavanui is an amazing site. Vaitape, the main settlement of Bora Bora faces the pass, which is another entry into the schedule of attractions in Bora Bora. The west coast bays of the island, Poofai and Faanui equally add to a scenic panorama to the island’s image.
An in-flight point of view of Bora Bora has been described to be similar to a tiny emerald in a setting of turquoise, encircled by a sheltering necklace of sparkling pearls. Another allure in the attractions in Bora Bora is Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. As with all other islands within French Polynesia, Bora Bora rose up through the waters because of volcanic activity 3 million years ago.
The 727-meter peak, sided by Mount Pahia’s 626 meter height, both of which extinct volcanoes are, create a certain tranquil and calming feeling for spectators. Bora Bora Island is rather small, since one can circle the island entirely by car within an hour. To the southeast of the island, is the Coral Garden, another phenomenon worth mentioning in the mysterious attractions of Bora Bora.
The Coral Garden is a natural underwater park that is the home to all types of corals and fish. There are famous artists and writers as well as many navigators who have decided to make Bora Bora their lifelong home, among these include Alain Gerbault and Paul Emile Victor. This speaks well in adding to the mystery of heaven on earth to the reputation of the island.
