The notebook of Maui Ouest et Sud
Stop over in a different light.
Protected bays, reefs and volcanic reliefs on the sunniest shores.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Maui Ouest et Sud
Protected bays, reefs and volcanic reliefs on the sunniest shores.
The discovery of Maui West and South is centred around Kaanapali Beach, Kapalua Bay and Iao Valley. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline and the natural spaces, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kaanapali Beach
- Kapalua Bay
- Iao Valley
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Kahoolawe
Kahoolawe remains a very limited Hawaiian island, marked by its military history and cultural and ecological restoration. From Maui, it often appears as a dry mass on the horizon, recalling that some islands of the archipelago do not consume themselves as seaside destinations.
Nature and landscape
Kaanapali Beach
Kā的anapali Beach stretches a long ribbon of sand in front of the hotel complexes in the west of Maui, with Lanai and Molokai visible offshore in clear weather. Around Black Rock, swimmers and snorkelers often enjoy clear water, while the beachfront walk makes the beach very easy to live.
Nature and landscape
Kapalua Bay
Kapalua Bay forms a protected cove between two lava tips, with generally calm water and beautiful bottoms accessible from the beach. It is one of Maui's most comfortable places for quiet snorkeling, especially when conditions show corals, tropical fish and sometimes turtles.
Nature and panorama
Iao Valley
Iao Valley shelters lush vegetation around the ʻĪao Needle, a green pinnacle often wrapped in clouds. The site combines sculptural terrain, a cool stream and Hawaiian history in a short visit that contrasts sharply with the dry beaches of southern and western Maui.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
