WSM · Oceania

Samoa

Independent State of Samoa

CapitalApia

RegionPolynesia

CurrencyWST

Official languagesEnglish, Samoan

Access to the seaYes

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Salelologa

Upolu

Western Savaiʻi by ferry: Falealupo and volcanic coast

Falealupo

Western Savaiʻi by ferry: Falealupo and volcanic coast

Mulifanua

Western Savaiʻi by ferry: Falealupo and volcanic coast

Alofaaga Blowholes

Western Savaiʻi by ferry: Falealupo and volcanic coast

Samoa · Place of interest

Alofaaga Blowholes

Alofaaga Blowholes in Taga are a southwestern Savaiʻi coastal site where waves are forced through lava channels and rise in vertical jets. Visitors should observe from designated areas rather than approach the openings or use the water for bathing.

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Samoa · City or town

Apia

Apia is the capital of Samoa, an island country in Polynesia. Samoan and English are recorded languages in the country, and its currency is the Samoan tālā (WST).

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Samoa · City or town

Falealupo

Falealupo lies at Savaiʻi’s western end, combining a canopy walkway, community-conserved forest and a coastal road best experienced at an unhurried pace. Follow local guidance and leave room to adjust plans when access or community conditions change.

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Samoa · City or town

Mulifanua

Mulifanua is the Upolu departure point for the ferry to Salelologa on Savaiʻi. The crossing provides access to western Savaiʻi, but sailing times, frequency and operating conditions should be checked before travel.

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Samoa · Place of interest

Saleaula

Saleaula preserves the lava field created by the 1905–1911 eruption of Matavanu. The church structure left among the flows belongs to a lived landscape connected to the history of communities displaced by the eruption.

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Samoa · City or town

Salelologa

Salelologa is Savaiʻi’s ferry arrival point and a practical base for arranging travel around the island. Use it to settle in, refuel and coordinate transport before continuing to more distant areas.

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Samoa · Region or area

Savai'i

Savaiʻi combines the volcanic landscape of Matavanu with villages, coastline and community-managed access. Saleaula, Afu Aʻau and Alofaaga require planning around ferries, rural roads, changing schedules and local protocols.

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Samoa · Region or area

Upolu

Upolu is presented here as the starting point for travel to Savaiʻi: the crossing to Salelologa departs from Mulifanua. It usually takes 60 to 90 minutes, but operating conditions must be checked before travelling.

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Samoa

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Practical guides

Samoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā

Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.

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