Tahiti is synonymous with romance. The blue lagoons, the lazy sea lapping the white coasts, the shady palm groves, the fragrance of tropical flowers, the aroma of shellfish are the ideal recipe to melt the hearts of the most cynical on Earth. Tahiti consists of the stuff all romantic dreams are made of. However, all the images of Tahiti that we have in mind are sunny beaches and sun-drenched forests.
Well, the sun sets on Tahiti and the tropical night brings cool breezes and a clear starry sky with no smoke or fog. Tahiti may not be urban, but Tahiti’s nightlife offers some unique attractions that even the world’s most feminine subways can’t. Here are 3 top Tahiti nightlife attractions.
Tahitian dance:
Watching or participating in the Tahitian dance is one of the top attractions in Tahiti. Tahitian dance is sensual and wild and retains a flavor of old traditional Tahitian culture that has been almost lost. Most resorts offer weekly dance shows, which also include traditional Tahitian parties. These dance performances are enchanting experiences that you should never miss.
Bars, Discos and Pubs:
Tahiti has many bars, discos and pubs. Most nightclubs will have an entry fee of around $10. Many of these are clustered on the waterfront road near the main pier in Papeete and in eastern Papeete near Club Paradise. There are also strip clubs. The restaurant at Hotel Le Royal Tahitien in Pirae offers good food along with live bands for dancing on Friday nights.
Everywhere you will find a mixed crowd of Tahitians and foreign tourists from all over the world. Some of the popular bars are Le Mana Rock Café, L’Ibiza, Le 106 and Le Paradise. The Piano Bar is popular with gay tourists.
Shopping:
Booking all the sightseeing for the day, you can shop to your heart’s content at night in Papeete’s many shops and boutiques. You can buy handicrafts, shell jewelry, pearls, vanilla beans, French cheese, and French perfumes.