Lanai
Lanai island is also known as Pineapple island beacause of the large Pineapple plantation. It is the sixth-largest island of the Hawai. The area is near about 365 square kms. And the total population of the island is near about 4500 thousand.
The first inhabitants arrived in 1400 century. There are two resort hotels on Lanai, both managed by Four Seasons Hotels.
- Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay
- Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, The Lodge at Koele
Lanai island is a place of white sand beaches and misty forests. The island is full of spectuclar places and can be seen as ::
North Coast Contains ::
1. POLIHUA BEACH :: It is 11 miles from the centre of Lanai. This a very good place to watch whale in the famous green sea. Although the sea is not safe for swimming beacause of the heavy current.
2. SHIPWRECK BEACH (KAIOLOHIA) :: It is 88 miles from the sea shores of Lanai and very good for fishing.
South Coast Contains ::
1. MANELE BAY :: Manele Bay is 8 miles below Lanai City.Due to the rocky offshores it is not considered as the best place for swimming and also there are heavey currents in stroms.
2. HULOPOE BEACH PARK :: At the end of Manele Road and near about 7 miles from Lanai, there lies the this beautiful beach park.
3. PUU PEHE :: This place contains the clear water in it so considered as the good place for swimming. The popular “First Cathedrals” is wonderful site to watch.
West Coast Contains ::
KAUMALAPAU HARBOR :: It is the only Lanai’s shipping terminal. Wharf is the popular spot for fishing. Also due to the clear water of Harbor, swimmers are attracted.
East Coast Contains ::
1. NAHA BEACH :: It is the seen mainly as fishing spot and very dangerous for swimming. It is loacated at the south-east of Lanai and very next to Lopa Beach.
2. HALEPALAOA BEACH :: It is loacated at the north-east of Lanai. It is considered as Ideal spot for sun bathing and strolling.
3. KEOMUKU BEACH :: Again it is best for fishing not good for swimming. It has the longest fringing reefs in Hawaii. It canains no facilities and lifegaurds.
4. LOPA BEACH :: Generally water of this Beach is calm so very nice for swimming. Alo it is famous for its ancient fish ponds.