Matira Beach

Tourist attraction ·

Matira Beach

Tourist attraction ·

Soft white sand, emerald water, snorkeling, manta rays, sunset views

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F756+GR9, Bora-Bora, French Polynesia Get directions

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This Is the Best Beach of 2024, According to Travel Experts

"As the island's main public beach and one of its most celebrated stretches of sand, this spot provides sweeping views across an artificially bright-blue lagoon toward waving palms, overwater bungalows, and the towering peaks of Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. It is one of the few accessible beaches amid an island of narrow sandbars and motus, prized for soft sand, clear swimming and snorkeling conditions, and straightforward beachfront lounging that makes it a popular choice for visitors." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Matira Beach

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26 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

"In Bora Bora, known for its fluffy white sand and calm turquoise water." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the

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Matira Beach

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"Sometimes all you want to do is relax with your toes in the sand, take an occasional dip in the clear blue water and then enjoy a casual lunch. If that's your idea of heaven, pack a towel and some sunscreen, tender into Vaitape and rent a scooter or bike or hire a taxi to bring you to Bora-Bora’s loveliest public beach. The sand is soft, the water is calm and the gorgeous InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora Resort and a few small cafés are right nearby."

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Matira Beach

Septiana W.

Google

One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever visited! The water was warm, clean, and crystal clear. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some manta rays. I absolutely loved swimming and relaxing here. If you arrive from the dock or a cruise ship, there are plenty of affordable buses that make it easy to get here. There are also a few restaurants and beach clubs nearby with reasonable prices, which makes it convenient. There aren’t many changing rooms or showers, but the beach is so stunning that I honestly didn’t mind at all.

Aaron S.

Google

Ok so you can totally and easily swim yourself out to the coral garden. This has an underwater heart and an "I love bora bora" caption spelled out underwater in some of the clearest water you will find in the world. The swim is about 600 meters and although the current is basically a joke and VERY mild compared to anywhere real you want to be mindful and walk on the beach up current. This bathtub like beach is very cool.

Marsha R.

Google

Beautiful beach. Had water sports available and a couple of restaurants. We enjoyed it very much.

Mark S.

Google

We went to Matira Beach to watch the sunset and take a walk along the shore. The soft, white sand and turquoise water create breathtaking views—it’s incredibly relaxing. Getting there was easy; we took one of the many taxis from the port for $5 USD per person. Returning after sunset was just as simple. Just wait a few minutes in the parking area, and taxis will arrive to take you back to the port.

Brenda V.

Google

This is a must when visiting Bora Bora! Buy or bring a pool float with you! We just swam and floated for hours. Pure bliss.

Daniel H.

Google

Absolutely stunning beach! Super blue water and perfect sand. It’s never too busy either. Plenty of food options nearby and parking is easy. Good snorkelling too - on the shallow light blue part there are always a few stingrays near the shore. And on the right in the darker blue area, good snorkelling (plenty of fish and I’ve seen eagle rays both times I went)

Robert S. D.

Google

In my opinion the best beach on Bora-Bora. Great snorkeling toward the north side, by the dive shop, then swim along the shore toward the public beach parking. Large coral rocks with many fish. We saw stingrays and spotted eagle rays almost every day, along with many other fish. The only downside is that many local red necks will come with huge speakers and play terrible music ruining what would be a very beautiful and peaceful experience.

Steven S.

Google

Lovely white coral sand beach.