Erakor Island
 Erakor Island and Peninsula from Panorama Crescent, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 2 June 2006 | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°46′34″S 168°18′31″E / 17.77611°S 168.30861°E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu |
| Length | 600 m (2000 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Shefa Province |
Erakor Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean on the outskirts of Port-Vila, belonging to the Shefa Province of Vanuatu. The island is home to the Erakor Island Resort and Spa,[1] and is a popular destination for western tourists.
Geography
[edit]The island lies 5 km south of Port-Vila, a few hundred metres off the coast of Efate in the entrance of Erakor Lagoon. The island is about 600 metres in length and is very flat.
History
[edit]Erakor Island was originally inhabited by local Ni-Vanuatu people. In the 19th century the island became the site of a Presbyterian missionary station. The foundations of the early church are still visible on the island.[2] In 1959 the local islanders relocated to Erakor Village, located across the lagoon on Efate.[3] The island's resort first opened in 1980.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Erakor Island Resort and Spa". Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Vision for Vanuatu". Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Erakor Island Resort & Spa BookDirect". Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Business Travel News". Retrieved 21 January 2023.
