Manihi is an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago 520 km (312 miles) northeast of Tahiti and is a 1 hour 10 minutes direct flight from Papeete (1h40 if stop in Rangiroa). Its clear lagoon which is 3 ½ miles wide by 19 miles long has a deep navigable pass through the reef, and shelters numerous black pearl farms. The population of 400 live in village of Turipaoa next to this pass.
The Poe Rava Restaurant and terrace open onto the lagoon: a sumptuous setting for a taste of International and Polynesian cuisine.The Miki Miki Bar, nestled between the white sand beach, the freshwater pool and the lagoon, offers the indispensable romantic background for a lovers cocktail.
Diving in ManihiManihi is a string of islets very famous for its black pearl farms.It has earned an honored place in the international diving world.Close sites of impressive seascapes with a large density and variety of species are the particulars that make this destination so special.Moderate currents in the pass, the clarity of the water and dive sites protected from wings and waves make Manihi the ideal dive destination for experienced as well as beginner's divers.It is a Paradise for underwater photography.Diving highlits of Manihi :Hammerhead sharks : November through AprilEagle Rays : November through AprilManta Ray : July through OctoberGrey Sharks : May through JuneSchools of barracuda, turtles, deep-water sharks and dolphins : All year roundWater Temperature : 79-84 F° (26-29 C°)