Ovahe Beach
Ovahe
A small bay east of Anakena, with a pinkish sand beach framed by reddish-brown volcanic cliffs. Few visitors come here.
Ovahe is a small bay about 1 km east of Anakena Beach. Its sand has a faint pink tinge, and behind it rise reddish-brown volcanic rock cliffs. The water is clear, and it is much quieter than Anakena, making it a good place to watch the sea, take photos and take a short dip. The bay has no facilities and no lifeguards. The cliffs carry a risk of falling rocks, so do not linger beneath them, and do not swim when the waves are big. The final stretch to the beach is a dirt road, so drive carefully or walk from Anakena.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Anakena Beach
- Te Pito Kura (Navel of the World)
- Papa Vaka Petroglyphs
- Rano Raraku
- Ahu Tongariki
- Maunga Terevaka
- Poike Peninsula
- Ahu Akahanga