Where Samoa happens.
The beaches, waterfalls, ocean trenches, markets and cafés travellers come here for. Find the activities that visit each, and the places to stay nearby.
5 places

Manase Beach
★Beach · Savaii · North Coast
A long crescent of white sand on Savai'i's north coast, lined with a string of low-key beach-fale resorts and family-run cafés. Easy reef snorkelling at the calm end and the launch point for hikes to Mt Matavanu and the Saleaula Lava Fields. The classic Savai'i sunset. Most accommodation is paid in cash.

Falealupo Beach
Beach · Savaii · Falealupo
White sand and wild blue lagoon at the westernmost tip of Samoa — the last sunset of any day on Earth, technically. Excellent reef snorkelling, deep historical significance to the village (the gates of the spirits are said to be near here).

Vaisala Beach
Beach · Savaii · North Coast
Quiet north-coast beach with freshwater springs bubbling up where the lagoon meets the sand. Excellent snorkelling, sparse facilities — bring your own picnic.

Lano Beach
Beach · Savaii · East Coast
Pristine east-coast beach with turquoise lagoon waters and several beach-fale operators. Turtles regularly seen in the lagoon. Day-trippers welcome at the village fales.

Satuiatua Beach
Beach · Savaii · South Coast
Long sweeping bay on Savai'i's south coast popular for swimming and snorkelling at low tide, surfing at high. Beach-fale resort runs lunch service for day-trippers.