No, we are not speaking in tongues, but instead about Fualefeke, one of the many islands in our Tuvalu Islands arsenal and therefore a potential stop when you visit the country with us.
What though is there to do here, is it worth a visit, and can you visit?
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What the Fualefeke?
Fualefeke is a tiny coral atoll sitting just off Funafuti, part of the same lagoon system and very much tied to the capital both historically and practically. Traditionally it has been used for fishing, copra drying and as overflow land during times when Funafuti was even more cramped than it is today.
There is no permanent population in the modern sense, with only caretakers and temporary residents staying at any one time. Size wise it is small even by Tuvalu standards, flat as a pancake, ringed by reef and defined more by lagoon access than landmass. This is real Pacific micro island living.
What is there to do on Fualefeke Island?
There’s a few buildings on the island to support those living here, as well as derelict ones that a smart investor might do up. There’s also enough space to barbecue and pit a cooler. We did both on our last visit and had a riot.
Other than that it is pure island vibes. This means swimming and snorkeling or for the mental out there sunbathing. It is through and through an atoll so you need not go far to find depth and fish. The lagoon side is calm, warm and perfect for floating about doing absolutely nothing, which frankly is the whole point of coming here.
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How to visit Fualefeke?
There are two key ingredients to visiting Fualefeke, namely a boat and permission. Boat wise it takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your rig, sea conditions and how much your captain feels like racing. Permission wise this is not somewhere you just rock up to unannounced. YPT can help you visit Fualefeke properly and legally.
This can be done through our group and independent tours to Tuvalu, where we handle the logistics, the permissions and the cold beers so you can focus on enjoying one of the more obscure island stops in the Pacific.
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