Uoleva island

Uoleva is an island with the best beaches in the archipelago of Ha'apai in Tonga. All of the west shore is a perfect tropical beach, unspoiled by the mass developement. Home reef protects the beach from the waves, and it also gives good opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -19.844027, -174.409046

See also: Ha'apai islands

Hotels [edit]

Uoleva island has few small hotels of different price rates, including very cheap options. The most notable one is Serenity Beaches Resort (from US$100 per room) in the south end of the island.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Tonga International Airport (TBU). Next fly to Haʻapai-Lifuka Airport (HPA) or take a ferry to Lifuka island.

Uoleva Island lies directly to the south off the Lifuka island. There is a shallow sandspit between the islands, you can just walk on your own at low tide. However, it's not safe enough.

In most cases, tourists take a hotel's boat transfer. It is also possible to rent a boat from one of the dive centers on a daily basis.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Tonga's Uoleva island is a dry cool season from May to October. Whale watching is possible during the period from July to October.

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