Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands
Shaped strangely like a seahorse, Hiva Oa is the largest and most fertile of the southern islands with deep valleys, lush plateaus and thickly wooded forests. The beauty of this mystical island has proved to be an irresistable inspiration to so many writers, painters and singers throughout the centuries.
As you approach you'll be greeted by the impressive sight of soaring sculptured mountains, hiding their summits in the mists above. The peaceful port of Atuona is renowned as the final resting place of post-impressionist French painter Paul Gauguin.
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Hiva Oa, Marquesas IslandsShaped strangely like a seahorse, Hiva Oa is the largest and most fertile of the southern islands with deep valleys, lush plateaus and thickly wooded forests. The beauty of this mystical island has proved to be an irresistable inspiration to so many writers, painters and singers throughout the centuries. As you approach you'll be greeted by the impressive sight of soaring sculptured mountains, hiding their summits in the mists above. The peaceful port of Atuona is renowned as the final resting place of post-impressionist French painter Paul Gauguin.
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