Les Sables Roses (Pink Sands)
Les Sables Roses
A pink-sand beach at the southeastern tip of the atoll, where crushed red coral and foraminifera shells tint the sand pink. Set against the pale blue lagoon, it looks almost dreamlike.
Les Sables Roses lies at the southeastern corner of the atoll, about 1.5 to 2 hours by boat from Avatoru, making it one of Rangiroa's most remote sights. The sand contains red foraminifera and crushed coral, giving it a soft pink glow in sunlight. Nearby are uninhabited islets and an extremely shallow, clear lagoon, often visited by seabirds. A day trip is fairly expensive, starting at about 20,000 CFP francs, and boats run infrequently. They only leave once enough people have signed up, so book soon after arriving on the island. There are no facilities, so bring your own sunscreen and drinking water.
Opening hours
Day trip (depends on weather and group size)
Nearby sights
- Rangiroa Atoll
- Île aux Récifs
- Tiputa Village
- Tiputa Pass
- Gauguin's Pearl Farm
- Vin de Tahiti Winery
- Avatoru Village
- Avatoru Pass