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Overview

Efate is Vanuatu's main island, politically, economically, industrially and in terms of population and tourism. Even so, outside of the capital Port Vila it's pretty low-key with some of the village life you'll find on other islands.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Mele Cascades

Port Vila

This popular and photogenic swimming spot is 10km from Port Vila. A series of clear aquamarine pools terrace up the hillside, culminating in an impressive鈥�

National Museum of Vanuatu

Port Vila

This excellent museum, in a soaring traditional building opposite the parliament, has a well-displayed collection of traditional artefacts such as tamtam 鈥�

Iririki Island

Port Vila

Iririki is the green, bungalow-laden island right across from Port Vila鈥檚 waterfront; it was closed following Cyclone Pam in 2015 but is expected to鈥�

Hideaway Island

Port Vila

Just 100m or so offshore from Mele Beach, Hideaway Island isn't all that hidden but it's one of Vila's favourite spots for snorkelling, diving or just鈥�

Chief Roi Mata Burial Site

Efate

Chief Roi Mata's domain and burial site became Vanuatu's first World Heritage site in 2008. Roi Mata was a powerful 17th-century chief who, as legend has鈥�

Ekasup Cultural Village

Port Vila

Futuna islanders talk about and demonstrate their traditional lifestyle at their kastom village. If you're not heading out to other islands, this is an鈥�

Erakor Island

Port Vila

Erakor is one of Vila's excellent resort islands. Day trippers can swim and snorkel at the shallow white-sand beach, kayak around the island or dine in鈥�

Vila Outdoor Market

Port Vila

Vila鈥檚 colourful waterfront covered market (also known as the Mama's Market) is open round the clock from Monday morning to noon on Saturday with women鈥�

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