Anibare Bay

Anibare Bay, sweeping along the eastern coast of Nauru, is the most beautiful beach on this tiny and remote Pacific island nation, one of the smallest countries in the world. A graceful curve of soft white sand meets the clear blue waters of the Pacific, framed by weathered coral pinnacles and rocky outcrops that lend the shore a distinctive, rugged character. The bay is the island's favourite place to swim, relax and take in the ocean, and a small boat harbour adds to its gentle activity, though care is needed with the currents beyond the sheltered areas. Backed by palms and the everyday life of one of the least-visited nations on earth, Anibare Bay is Nauru's scenic coastal jewel.

What you actually see

• The white beach - the curving stretch of soft sand.
• The coral pinnacles - the weathered rocky outcrops framing the bay.
• The blue Pacific - the clear ocean waters for swimming.
• The boat harbour - the small harbour and coastal life.

When to go

April to October, the drier season, brings the most pleasant weather for the beach, avoiding the wetter months; the equatorial climate is warm year-round. Care is needed with ocean currents, so the sheltered areas are safest for swimming.

Honest expectations

Nauru is one of the least-visited countries on earth with very limited tourism facilities, and ocean currents mean care is needed when swimming, so Anibare is a modest, natural beach rather than a resort destination. As the loveliest beach on this tiny, remote island nation, a curve of white sand framed by coral pinnacles, though, Anibare Bay is a genuinely scenic and worthwhile spot.

Nearby

Buada Lagoon and the district of Yaren lie across the small island.