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Apia
About Apia
Apia is the beautiful capital of Samoa. The city is located on the northern coast of Upolu Island, the main island of Samoa, at the mouth of the Vaisigano River. It is the nation's major port and only city.
Local highlights
Enjoy the city
- Visit the beautifull Apia harbor and small beach setting
- See the clock tower in the centre of the city. A Worl War II memorial.
- Visit the local Flea Market
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and the grave site of the famous storyteller at the top of the hill, overlooking the township
- See the colonial style courthouse
- Visit Mulinu'u-the old ceremonial capital, with the Parliament House (Fale Fono) as well as the historic observatory which is now the meteorology office
Highlights in the vicinity
- Mount Vaea (472 m)
- See the south coast with its quiet coastal villages and stunning tropical palm fringed sandy beaches
- Explore the hilly interior of Upolu with its waterfalls and forest trails
- Visit neighboring Savai'i an hour and a half by ferry. Upolu has several active volcanoes with lava flows and blowholes, good beaches with surfing and snorkeling opportunities and fantastic trails through the interior rainforest.
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 39 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC -11
- Weather: Tropical sunny climate year round. More humid from November through April
- There are quit a few small hotels and backpacker guesthouses around the central business district
Local transport
- Taxi
- Walk
Inbound transport
- The main international airport is Faleolo-a 35 km drive from the city
- Ferries take you to Tokelau and American Samoa, departing from the Apia harbor
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