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.
 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 |
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.