Ātua district, Samoa

Places to visit near Falefa

Falefa is a town in Ātua district, Samoa, home to about 1,346 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 beaches & coast, 28 churches and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Piula Cave Pool (2 km), Fagaloa Bay (8 km) and Afulilo Dam (12 km).

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Falefa, Samoa
Falefa, Ātua district, Samoa. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falefa at a glance

Location
Ātua district, Samoa
Population
about 1,346
Coordinates
13.8870° S, 171.5881° W
Places within 50 km
199 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Falefa

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falefa

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Fagaloa Bay – Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone (8 km); the best-known is O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Falefa

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Fagaloa Bay (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Falefa

29 churches within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Falefa Congregatinal Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Samoa (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Falefa

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Letogo Prehistoric Mound (Tia) (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Falefa

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Mount Fao (6 km); the best-known is Mount Fito (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Falefa

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Falefa. The closest is Falefa Waterfalls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Falefa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falefa
  2. 2 km Piula Cave Pool · cave, Ātua
  3. 22 km O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park · national park, Ātua
  4. 22 km Afulilo Dam · dam, Ātua
  5. 6 km Fagaloa Bay · beach
  6. 7 km Falefa Waterfalls · waterfall, Ātua
  7. 1 km Back to Falefa

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How to reach Falefa

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    Within 15 km of Falefa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falefa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3242Fagaloa Bay – Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone (8 km)
    Other attractions4042Sauano Village (5 km)
    Beaches & coast3036Fagaloa Bay (8 km)
    Churches2829Falefa Congregatinal Christian Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2629Letogo Prehistoric Mound (Tia) (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1321Mount Fao (6 km)
    Waterfalls1011Falefa Waterfalls (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610Upolu (22 km)
    Caves44Piula Cave Pool (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Afulilo Dam (12 km)
    Museums331927 Magiagi Hydro Scheme Building Ruins (23 km)
    Temples22Baha'i Temple (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Shrine of the Divine Mercy (27 km)

    Falefa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falefa?

    Piula Cave Pool (cave, about 2 km), Fagaloa Bay (beach, about 8 km), Afulilo Dam (dam, about 12 km), Falefa Waterfalls (waterfall, about 1 km), O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park (national park, about 22 km), Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 24 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 other attractions, 30 beaches & coast, 28 churches, 26 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Falefa?

    Fagaloa Bay – Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone, about 8 km by road; Fagali'i Mangrove (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Falefa?

    Fagaloa Bay, about 8 km by road; Cape Utumau'u Scenic View (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Falefa?

    Falefa Congregatinal Christian Church, about 1 km by road; St. Peter's Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falefa?

    Start in Falefa, visit Piula Cave Pool, then O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park, then Afulilo Dam, then Fagaloa Bay, then Falefa Waterfalls, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falefa?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Falefa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Falefa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Falefa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.