The tiny town of Savusavu on a picturesque island is attracting more and more tourists every year, especially divers.
The Fiji Islands, washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, have become a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation. The main attraction of these islands is sea excursions and diving. If you are a fan of underwater travel — affordable tours to Fiji in June are for you. Visit, for example, the former port town of Savusavu.
The town of Savusavu was founded in the 18th century by English settlers. It was a small port town whose main purpose was trade in sandalwood and copra. It began to actively grow and develop in the 19th century.
Today, the population of the town does not exceed three thousand people. The economy of the town is based on coconut cultivation and export of copra from Balaga Bay. In recent years, tourism has begun to actively develop.
Savusavu is a tiny town squeezed between green hills, a bay, and Nakama Creek. Thanks to the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, the climate here is very mild. The air temperature does not drop below 23 degrees, with its peak in January reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Given that the town is below the equator, the "summer" period here is from December to April. Don't forget this when planning an affordable vacation in Savusavu.
Savusavu has only one main street. Despite this, the town has a large number of offices, shops, and markets. Near the main street are banks, customs, a post office, and a hospital. Ten kilometers from the town is a Catholic church built in 1870.
The main attraction is the Planters Club. Its building was built in the 19th century. Another place worth visiting is the Wai-Tui Yacht Club. The club regularly organizes performances and show programs. You can rent a yacht and admire the beauty of the local nature.
Be sure to visit the market of Savusavu town. There you will be offered various souvenirs and gifts. At the market you can also buy vegetables and fruits from local plantations, as well as clothing. Be prepared for the fact that time in the town flows according to its own laws. Nobody rushes or runs here. So just relax while waiting for your next order in a cafe or restaurant.
Hiking in the surroundings of the town is very popular. Savusavu is not without reason called a "paradise corner". Here you will see a huge number of luxurious flowers and unusual trees. The animal world is also diverse, and you will not encounter predatory animals or poisonous reptiles. Thanks to this, a walk will be not only exciting but also safe for you.
But the main attraction is the hot springs. They are scattered throughout the town and even beyond. You may be surprised by steam suddenly emerging in the middle of a town lawn or road. But locals are so accustomed to this phenomenon that some women even cook food using water from these springs. The presence of hot springs indicates that the volcanic processes that once occurred on the island have not yet ceased.
In addition to all the above, you can visit a pearl farm and also go on an adventure cruise aboard the Tui Tai. For hiking enthusiasts, a trip to the Natewa Peninsula can be recommended. It is located east of the town of Savusavu and is connected to the island by a thin isthmus. There you can admire tropical forests and copra plantations, as well as visit a local village. To visit this wonderful town, it is enough to purchase a tour to the island of Fiji. But the probability that you, while vacationing on a last-minute tour to Australia, will end up on this island is very high, as the town is often included in the program of sea excursions.
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