Tahiti-Iti

Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia. Of volcanic origin, it is mountainous and surrounded by coral reefs. Tahiti is the economic, cultural and political center of French Polynesia and has the only international airport in the region. Tahiti is divided into two parts: Tahiti Nui, the larger part located in the northwest. Tahiti Iti, the smaller one, is in the southeast. The interior of Tahiti Nui is almost entirely uninhabited, and the southeastern half of Tahiti Iti is accessible only to those traveling by boat or on foot. The rest of the island is encircled by a main road located between the mountains and the sea. A scenic, winding interior road passes dairy farms and citrus groves. On land or at sea, Tahiti offers a wide range of activities to its visitors. Due to its large size, Tahiti has multiple sites that will delight all divers: from the Three Pitons where cool spring water emanates and is very popular with turtles, to the Gardens of Roses and the Caves and Drop-offs of the peninsula.