Faie: Sacred Eels, Lagoon and Pearl Farming

Faie brings together a distinctive natural feature and two establishments located in the village lagoon. The sacred eels are called puhi tari’a and have blue eyes; a pearl farm and a pottery workshop are also located there. These clearly defined points of interest give you a concrete direction when choosing where to visit.

Sacred Eels and the Lagoon

The sacred eels of Faie, puhi tari’a, have blue eyes. For travellers who also consider a particular natural feature when choosing a destination, they are a distinct local point of interest. This natural attraction sits alongside the two establishments in the lagoon, whose themes are pearl farming and pottery. Faie’s wildlife and lagoon attractions can therefore be considered as different interests.

A pearl farm and a pottery workshop are located together in the lagoon of the village of Faie. Their shared location places both establishments in the same local setting, while their themes remain distinct. So, if you are interested in the features of the area, you can distinguish between the eels as a natural attraction and the two lagoon establishments.

Both establishments can be reached from Faie Marina by motorised outrigger canoe. The transfer is free and takes two to three minutes. It is a short trip to the lagoon locations. Confirm the transfer details locally before your trip.

In the wider region, Huahine Pearl Farm offers an educational visit focused on pearl farming. This adds a separate regional visitor attraction to the pearl farm located in Faie’s lagoon. For planning purposes, it helps to distinguish between the two: the educational visit is offered by Huahine Pearl Farm; in Faie’s lagoon, the pearl farm and pottery workshop are located together.

Windward Islands: Landscape and Culture

Within the wider destination of the Windward Islands, Moorea is a short distance from Tahiti and can be reached from there by both sea and air. Moorea’s landscape is shaped by rugged terrain and two deep bays: Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay. It is distinctly different from the landscape of nearby Tahiti. Cook Bay, also known as Paopao Bay, extends deep into the interior of Moorea like a tropical fjord. The two names refer to the same bay.

On Tahiti, Pointe Vénus is located in the north of the island, near Mahina. It is known for its black sand beach and historic lighthouse. Papeete, the administrative centre of French Polynesia, is considered a lively, colourful city with a range of culinary offerings. These landscape and urban features are part of the wider destination of the Windward Islands.

The Marae of Opunohu on Moorea also offer a distinct cultural point of interest within the Windward Islands. These historic open-air temples bear witness to the island’s pre-colonial past. Moorea therefore offers both bays and rugged terrain, as well as a specific site of historical heritage.

Discover more destinations: Vaitape, Fare, Vaitō'are, Pātio, Tevaitoa, Opoa, Uturoa, Tapu'amu

See the wider travel guide: Leeward Islands.