Manase Beach
Manase (Tanu Beach)
The most popular white-sand beach on the north coast, lined with traditional thatched fale huts, with a calm lagoon good for snorkeling and a base for travelers touring the island.
The beach in Manase village has white sand and clear water. The lagoon is shallow with gentle waves, and snorkeling here reveals coral and tropical fish. Along the shore are several family-run beachside fale (traditional open-sided thatched huts), such as those at Tanu Beach. Accommodation usually includes breakfast and dinner, and in the evenings villagers often put on singing and dancing shows, giving you a taste of authentic Samoan life. It is about an hour's drive from the Salelologa wharf, and makes a good base for exploring the lava fields, Mount Matavanu and the turtle pool on the north coast.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary
- Dwarf's Cave
- Saleaula Lava Fields
- Mount Matavanu Crater
- Pe'ape'a Cave
- Lano Beach
- Pulemelei Mound
- Afu Aau Waterfall