Discover Fare: market, handicrafts and island views

Fare can be discovered through its varied local features: the morning market and views of Mount Tavaiura shape the scene along the waterfront; there is also a handicrafts center and the Huahine Passion Distillery. Fare is also the central starting point for most of Huahine’s dive centers. If you’re looking for a hotel in Fare, these features can help you match your choice of location to your travel interests.

Market life and scenery on the waterfront

Market stalls are set up every morning on Fare’s waterfront. Most of Huahine’s produce is sold there, along with freshly caught fish. The daily setup gives the market a distinct time of day, while the produce and fish define the waterfront’s offerings. If you’d like to include the market in your day’s plans, the morning is a useful point of reference.

Mount Tavaiura is also visible from the waterfront. Its silhouette resembles a pregnant woman lying down. This brings market life and a striking landscape feature together in one place: the waterfront has a morning rhythm as well as a distinctive view of the mountain.

Handicrafts in Fare

The handicrafts center is opposite Fare’s town hall and has an octagonal design inspired by traditional houses. Artisans from Huahine work there. A local artisan is available to advise visitors about traditional handicrafts. The architecture, local craftsmanship and advice offer different points of interest for travelers interested in the island’s handicrafts.

Items for sale include pearls, mother-of-pearl jewelry, pearl necklaces, tifaifai, vanilla and monoi. If you’re planning to seek advice or visit the handicrafts center, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.

Tastings at the Huahine Passion Distillery

The Huahine Passion Distillery is located in Fare and offers adults a visit with tastings of liqueurs and spirits made from island fruit. Tastings are linked to a purchase. This sets the distillery apart from the waterfront market: the tasting focuses on drinks made from island fruit, while the waterfront is about market stalls, produce and freshly caught fish. The offer is explicitly for adults. If you’re planning a visit, check the current operating details in advance.

Planning for diving and travel dates

Fare is the central starting point for most of Huahine’s dive centers. This is a general point of reference for the island and applies to most, not explicitly all, centers. If diving is part of your travel plans, you can take Fare into account when choosing where to stay and make specific arrangements based on your preferred dive center.

In November, Fare is the starting point for the Hawaiki Nui Va’a outrigger canoe race. This is a different timing consideration from the market, whose stalls are set up every morning. If you’d like to plan your trip around the race, check the specific event dates. When choosing where to stay, you can weigh up different interests and timing considerations: the morning market, handicrafts, tastings for adults, dive centers or the race in November.

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