| First discovered in 1722 by the navigator | | | | settlement of Bora Bora. Another entry in the |
| Roogeveen, later by Cook in 1796, Bora Bora | | | | roster of attractions in Bora Bora. The west |
| is a stand-out island, known for mystery and | | | | coast bays of the island, Faanui and Poofai, |
| romance, as honeymooners and couples have | | | | both add to a scenic tableau building the |
| basked in the island's beauty for more than a | | | | island's image. From an aerial point of view, |
| decade. A popular venue for | | | | Bora Bora has been described to be similar to |
| scapes-from-the-real-world, Bora Bora is | | | | a tiny emerald in a setting of turquoise, |
| among the most famous of islands in French | | | | encircled by a sheltering necklace of |
| Polynesia, the famous of which is Tahiti, | | | | sparkling pearls. |
| being the biggest island in the area. | | | | |
| | | | Another attraction in the attractions in Bora |
| Attractions in Bora Bora have always been a | | | | Bora is Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia. Bora |
| thing of beauty, with touches of mystery, | | | | Bora, as with all other islands within French |
| making Bora Bora a true jewel in the Pacific. | | | | Polynesia, rose through the waters because of |
| | | | volcanic activity 3 million years ago. The |
| The unforgettable turquoise lagoon, serving | | | | seven hundred twenty seven meter peak, sided |
| as the habitat for aquatic fauna, manta and | | | | by Mount Pahia's six hundred twenty six meter |
| sting rays, tropical fishes and other ocean | | | | height, both extinct volcanoes, pose and |
| beauties, by themselves is already an entry | | | | bring a certain calm to spectators. |
| in the roster of attractions in Bora Bora. | | | | |
| Observing the blooming wildlife thriving in | | | | The island is rather small. Within an hour, |
| the lagoon could be done by outrigger, boat, | | | | one could circle the entire island in a car. |
| canoe or diving explorations. A trip to Bora | | | | The Coral Garden, to the southeast of the |
| Bora wouldn't be complete without getting up | | | | island, is another wonder worth mentioning as |
| close and personal with the island's marine | | | | another attraction among attractions in Bora |
| wildlife. | | | | Bora. The natural underwater park, houses all |
| | | | types of corals and fish. |
| As attractions in Bora Bora, the island's | | | | |
| corral reefs are simply gorgeous, as the | | | | Famous writers and artists, as well as |
| white sand beaches surrounding Bora Bora are | | | | navigators have decided to spend the |
| divine. The pass of Teavanui, located in | | | | remainder of their days in Bora Bora, among |
| between the ocean and the lagoon, is simply a | | | | which are Paul Emile Victor and Alain |
| stand-out sight. | | | | Gerbault, adding on to the island's |
| | | | worldwide reputation of a haven here on |
| Facing the pass is Vaitape, the main | | | | Earth. |