Beach
Anakena Beach
Easter Island's only white-sand beach — palm-backed and framed by the Ahu Nau Nau moai.
Typical duration
120 min
Price
Free with NP pass or CLP7,000 separate (≈ €6.7 / $7.2)
From port
13 km / 8.1 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Morning for calm water; midday for swimming
Anakena is the only white-sand beach on Easter Island, tucked into a sheltered bay on the north coast. Seven moai on the Ahu Nau Nau platform stand watch over the beach, making it the island's most photogenic spot. The calm turquoise water is ideal for a swim after a morning of sightseeing. A small snack bar operates near the beach. The beach holds historical significance as the traditional landing site of the first Polynesian settlers.
Getting there from the port
Taxi from Hanga Piko; 17 km north of Hanga Roa