Fais Island
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Fais

Fais is a town in Yap district, Micronesia of about 215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 8 places to visit: 4 beaches & coast. The must-see place is Fais Island.

9.7660° N, 140.5200° EPop. 215

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km8
Must-see1
Notable5
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fais Island, island near Fais
Must-see

Fais Island

Island · 1 km

Notable

Rivel

Beach · 1 km

Notable

Rar

Beach · 1 km

Places near Fais by type

All 8 places by distance →

One day from Fais

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

7 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fais
  2. Fais Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Rarbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Prehistoric Melanesian Artifactsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Peichichbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Rivelbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fais
Today’s loopFaisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fais?

Fais Island (island, about 1 km), Rivel (beach, about 1 km), Rar (beach, about 1 km), Peichich (beach, about 1 km), Prehistoric Melanesian Artifacts (heritage site, about 2 km), Fatathol (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fais?

8 places on Spotwander: 4 beaches & coast, 1 river spot, 1 fort, 1 viewpoint, 1 church.

Which is the nearest beach to Fais?

Rivel, about 1 km by road; Rar (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fais?

Start in Fais, visit Fais Island, then Rar, then Prehistoric Melanesian Artifacts, then Peichich, then Rivel, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Fais?

October to March for beaches & coast.