Windward Islands

French Polynesia

A tropical island with a prominent mountain, clear turquoise waters, and a small settlement.
A serene lake surrounded by lush green mountains and dense foliage.
A tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by mountains and a small beach.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.
A man paddling a canoe on clear turquoise water with a backdrop of a mountainous coastline and a calm sky.

Popular cities in Windward Islands

Moorea-Maiao
Explore attractions like Moorea Tropical Garden and Ta'ahiamanu Beach as you discover things to see and do in Moorea-Maiao.

Reasons to visit

  • Tiahura Beach
  • Moorea Tropical Garden
  • Tiki Village Cultural Centre
Papeete
Known for Ferries and boats, Shopping and Ports
Experience tropical Papeete: its island views, culture, sunsets, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Papeete Market
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum
  • Papeete Town Hall
Arue
Known for Beaches, Black sand beaches and Sandy beaches
Get away to relaxing Arue! Enjoy the beaches, sunsets, and seaside.

Reasons to visit

  • James Norman Hall Home
  • Tomb of King Pomare V
Punaauia
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Come to romantic Punaauia and enjoy its beaches, oceanfront, and food.

Reasons to visit

  • Museum of Tahiti and the Islands
Faaa
Known for Dining, Islands and Ferries and boats
Tropical Faaa awaits: its island views, food, sunsets, and more!
Pirae
Known for Beaches, Black sand beaches and Sandy beaches
Escape to romantic Pirae! Enjoy its safaris, beaches, and sunsets.

Stay near popular Windward Islands attractions