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10 best places in Port Vila
Port Vila spills down a hillside amphitheater around a scenic harbor, blending Melanesian, French and Chinese influences into one of the Pacific's most atmospheric port towns.
Port Vila Market
The covered central market runs almost around the clock, piled with tropical fruit, vegetables and seafood from local farmers.
National Museum of Vanuatu
The national museum holds artifacts over 3,000 years old, tracing traditions from across the archipelago's islands.
Iririki Island
A small island just off the waterfront with beaches and city views, reachable by a short boat ride.
Erakor Lagoon
A scenic lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, ringed by lush tropical greenery just outside the capital.
Mele Cascades
A cascade of limestone waterfalls half an hour from downtown, popular for swimming in natural pools.
Chinatown
A lively quarter of Chinese shops and eateries reflecting the city's layered immigration history.
Seafront Promenade
The harbor-front promenade with docks, cruise ships and sunset views across the strait.
L'Houstalet Restaurant
A French restaurant known for prawns and frog legs, a taste of the country's colonial-era heritage.
Moorings Seaside Bar & Bistro
A bay-view bistro serving fresh fish under a warm Pacific breeze.
Banyan Beach Bar
A beach bar at Mele Bay with wood-fired pizza and Friday-night fire shows.
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