The largest of the islands and atolls of French Polynesia, Tahiti (with the capital of Papeete) consists of two land sections connected by an isthmus - Tahiti Nui (Big Tahiti) and Tahiti Iti (Little Tahiti). Tourists here are waiting for recreation and entertainment on the beach: diving, surfing and windsurfing, island cruises, fishing, water skiing and much more.
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Beaches of Tahiti
There are not many good beaches here. The best of them, with white sand, are between the areas of Punaauia and Papara, and Pointe Venus is also good - a beach with black sand, located on the eastern coast of Tahiti.
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Shopping and Shopping in Tahiti
Near the Museum of Black Pearls is a boutique where you can buy unique jewelry from the private collection of the "king of black pearls" by Robert Wang. The cost of one pearl can reach hundreds of dollars, but there are also inexpensive specimens. In the public market Le Marché, you can buy products of local arts, oil and many different souvenirs.
A lot of shops in Tahiti are concentrated in the city center near Notre Dame: there you can make good purchases.
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Restaurants
Very popular (especially on Friday evening) are snack shops on wheels, offering a wide range of dishes: Chinese food, pancakes and French cuisine. They can not be overlooked, since they are always located along the Papeete waterfront. It is necessary to try exotic fruits (always fresh).
A very popular dish, as on all islands, is raw fish, which can be cooked here in several variations, for example, Poisson Cru Chinois, or Poisson Cru Ananas. Parboiled or dorado fish are used as fish. Baguette (bread) is distributed throughout the island. The Tahitians also invented a sandwich baguette (sandwich), which can be filled with anything from fish to French fries.
In the hotel Le Meridien there is a restaurant with French cuisine and an excellent selection of wines. Not far from the same hotel there is an Italian restaurant. It is important to note that Tahitans do not make a tip. It is gradually becoming fashionable in restaurants and hotels on large islands, but in general, Tahitans do not expect to see a tip.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
Museum of black pearls with a unique exposition of jewelry, the Museum of Tahiti (the history of French Polynesia and world famous seafarers who conquered the Pacific Ocean), the Museum of Paul Gauguin, the Museum of the Ocean ("Lagoonarium"). Papeete Municipality, Pauafay Temple, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Chinese Mamao Temple.
Sport fishing in the open sea (international competitions are held here for this sport), diving and surfing.
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