Cap des Pins & Les Marmites
Cap des Pins
A headland at the easternmost tip of Lifou, where waves have carved round rock pools known as 'stone pots' along an Araucaria-lined coast.
Cap des Pins is the easternmost point of Lifou. Araucaria pines grow on the headland, and waves have long eroded the coral reef rock into round pits of varying sizes, called 'Les Marmites' (the pots). At low tide these fill with water to form colourful pools. The site is quiet, making it a good stop for photos when driving around the island. It can be linked with Luengoni Beach and the Xodre cliffs as a southeastern day route. The final section of road is bumpy and the reef rocks are sharp, so wear sturdy shoes and stay away from the shoreline when the waves are big.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Luengoni Beach
- Les Joyaux de Luengoni
- Xodre Cliffs
- Chateaubriand Bay & Wé
- Maison de la Vanille
- Tiga Island
- Peng Beach
- Kiki Beach