Easo Beach & Santal Bay
Easo / Baie du Santal
A beach at the cruise-ship landing point, with white sand, coconut palms and market stalls, within walking distance of a small chapel and Jinek Bay.
Easo lies on Baie du Santal in the northwest of Lifou and serves as the tender landing point for Australian and New Zealand cruise ships calling at Lifou. After landing, you are on white sand beach among the coconut palms. On cruise days the tribe sets up stalls selling handicrafts, coconut water and grilled fish, and traditional dance performances take place. From here you can walk to the Our Lady of Lourdes chapel, Jinek Bay and St Francis Xavier Church, making this the most visited area on the island. The bay takes its name from the sandalwood trade of the 19th century. The open sea is calm and suitable for swimming.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of St Francis Xavier (Easo)
- Jinek Bay
- Notre-Dame de Lourdes Chapel (Easo)
- Kiki Beach
- Jokin Cliffs
- Maison de la Vanille
- Peng Beach
- Chateaubriand Bay & Wé