LIFOU (Drehu)

Loyalty Islands Archipelago

You'll stand there awestruck in front of all of its breathtakingly beautiful views... but we have said that before. Lifou is special in that it has a number of diversified landscapes.

It's the largest island in the Loyalty archipelago. It covers more than 710 square miles (larger than Tahiti!) and has a population of more than 10,000 charming people.

The largest town on the island is Wé (east coast), on the banks of Chateaubriand Bay. The northern coast of the island is made up of high, steep cliffs. Always remember the tribal custom of asking permission before you visit or photograph the place. Don't miss Joking Cliffs and the tribe of the same name (see our article).

From Wé to Mou, on the east coast, you'll admire the island's beautiful beaches. Luengoni Beach is particularly beautiful with its white sand, as fine as powder. Just next to the beach, you can spend the night at Noël Pia's place, one of the chiefs of the tribe, for just a few pounds! (see article ).