Vavau Beach Fales — Attraction in Ātua

Beware of sudden strong currents!!! This beach is beautiful and hanging out at the fales was great, but beware of sudden strong currents when swimming in the area with the central island. The two ropes are there for a reason! I was swimming with my partner. I'm an experienced swimmer and got caught in the current. There is no way of getting out of the current. I let myself carry to the rope and held on there. my partner is a novice swimmer and also got caught in the current. I gave her directions to swim to me and hold on to the rope as well. she panicked and swallowed some water. we then had to wait for several minutes until the current disappeared and swam back. Lucky my partner wore a lifevest and had me to supervise and help her. A novice swimmer who panics in this current could be in real danger. I would recommend to put a warning sign there "Danger! Strong sudden currents." besides that snorkeling was great, beautiful fish and stunning scenery -...

Amazing beach, in our eyes the best in Samoa. We went a couple of times: the first time it rained on and off, the second time a large family reunion took place so neither was perfect. But the snorkelling in the right side of the lagoon is awesome, not far to swim and great clear water. Unfortunately quite a bit of rubbish around, as in most places in Samoa. 1 shower / toilet but we didn't use as too long a wait. bartering about entry cost a bit bothersome, he wanted 20T pp to start with for looking, 30 for swimming, then 50T for the car (small car with 4 passengers), then we agreed on 30T:) The fales are very basic, not sure if I would want to stay the night as no side blinds etc. Take reef shoes or flippers and bring food and drink as nothing available there! 5 min drive from To Sua Ocean Trench, down a narrow, steep road...

Hidden cove in Beautiful Samoa. Perfect beach for family, group of friends, church or work picnic etc. Offers day visits only and entrance fee depends on the size of your vehicle. ~ If its a small car (Getz) would charge $30Tala, mini van and 4 seater SUV is $40Tala and bigger the vehicle will be $50 upwards. ~Bathrooms are well maintained for visitors comfort. It's BYO BBQ & Grill or any other...