Information about tourism in Tana Island

Tana Island is located in the province of Tavia, and it is densely populated with a population of about 29000, and this made it the administrative capital of the province.

Tana Island was famous for its production of kava, coconut, coffee, and many fruits and vegetables. Recently, the island's economy has become based on tourism.

Many tourists come to the volcano and only locals are allowed to act as guides

Information about tourism in Tana Island

One of the most important tourist places on Tana Island is the Blue Cave and enjoying fishing in it

Showcasing wild horses on the island and excursions to the Black Magic Show and John Frome Village.

The best time to go to the island is the dry season, which starts from May and ends in October

The rainy season begins in November and ends in April.

It is one of the best resorts on the island

The island has many tourist places such as underwater caves, coral reefs and beautiful waterfalls

As we mentioned watching wild horses roaming the island and there are many places and picturesque landscapes.

geography

Tana Island is about 40 km (25 mi) long and 19 km (12 mi) wide.

With a total area of ​​550 km² (212 sq mi)

The highest point is 1084 meters (3556 ft) at the summit of Mount Tukosmera in the south of the island.

population

The island is the most populous in the province of Tavia

With a population of about 29000, it is one of the most populous islands in the country.

Isangel, is the administrative capital of the province, on the west coast near the island's largest city of Lénakel

Almost entirely, Tana is populated by Melanesians who follow a more traditional lifestyle than many other islands.

Economy

The island is one of the most fertile in Vanuatu and produces kava, coffee, coconuts, and other fruits and vegetables

Recently, tourism has become more important, and tourists are also attracted to the volcano and traditional culture

To help preserve the integrity of culture as the origin of tourism

Only locals are allowed to act as guides

There are many accommodations available on the island.

اللغة

There are three main languages ​​in Tana: the language of the southern Kwamera, the language of the southwest bordering the slopes

Of which there are many dialects spoken by very small groups

Which constitute two languages ​​of the remaining majority of the population of the islands of Tana speak four dialects.

tourism

One of the most important tourist trips on Tana Island is enjoying a fishing trip to the Blue Cave

View the wild horses that roam the island

and cultural tours such as the Black Magic Show and excursions to John Frome's Village.

Tourists to Vanuatu come from neighboring Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia

There are high speed boats, fishing trips, seaplane flights and 4WD excursions

Diving adventures and abseiling trips.

The Blue Cave is an adventurous trip for snorkelers to the amazing underground cave

It is also one of the best diving spots discovered directly off the edge of the island and in front of our resort.

Favorite time to go

The dry season in Vanuatu starts from May to October (average temperature is 23C) and the rainy season is from November to April.

(average temperature 28C). The rains are mostly short and plentiful

But this period can be extended to a day or so in the wet months.

Places to visit on the island

There is a lot to see and do on Tanna Island. Tanatofer Island is a great place to swim

And the possibility of watching underwater caves to diving with some of the best coral reefs in the South Pacific.

Visit the stunningly beautiful waterfalls, see the wild horses that roam around the island or experience the ancient culture that remains largely intact to this day.

Tanna Island is known as home to one of Vanuatu's most popular tourist attractions

Mountain volcano is one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world

Most accommodation can be organized for tours and there are tour companies that operate at night to organize day tours from Port Vila.

There is a lot to see and do in Tana so, if you want to go swimming in the underwater caves

Snorkel on some of the best coral reefs in the South Pacific, visit untouched waterfalls

See the islands' wild horses and experience an ancient culture that remains largely unchanged to this day, allowing time to explore

Tanna is known as home to one of Vanuatu's most popular tourist attractions

Mount Volcano ride. Considered one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world, Mount Ride is just an hour's drive from Tana White Grass Airport followed by a short 10-minute walk to the crater rim.

Anthropologically, Tanna is a wonderful island with a local culture that has been largely unaffected by the Western way of life. To experience traditional culture there are day tours to local villages as well as dedicated celebrations throughout the year such as Nekowiar or the famous Hava Toko.