Barefoot Island, known traditionally as Drawaqa Island, in the southern Yasawa chain is one of the few remaining unspoiled islands. The eco-friendly Barefoot Manta Resort has amazing coral reefs just off the coast and is the perfect place for a snorkeling, diving or just a relaxed vacation.
Places to Stay
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort is located in a lagoon on Nacula Island in the Yasawa Islands. Stay in spacious beachfront or garden villas equipped with open-air tropical bathrooms. Hearty buffet breakfasts are laden with Fijian baked goodies.
Mantaray Island Resort, on Nanuya Balavu Island, in Fiji’s Yasawa chain is famous for its idyllic white sand beach, vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine fauna. Each well-equipped spacious villa, almost at waters’ edge, has an open patio and an open-air bathroom.