Wallis and Futuna

Places to visit near Leava

Leava is a town in Wallis and Futuna, home to about 480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 16 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mont Puke (4 km), Futuna (6 km) and Île Alofi (18 km).

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Leava at a glance

Location
Wallis and Futuna
Population
about 480
Coordinates
14.2933° S, 178.1583° W
Places within 50 km
51 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Leava

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leava: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Leava

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leava. The closest is Anse de Sigave (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Leava

13 churches within 100 km of Leava. The closest is Église de Leava (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leava

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leava. The closest is Mont Matatao (3 km); the best-known is Mont Puke (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Leava

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leava. The closest is Monument Légion étrangère (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Leava

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Leava. The closest is Futuna (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Futuna · river spot · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Île Alofi · river spot · ~18 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Leava

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leava
  2. 1 km Anse de Sigave · beach
  3. 18 km Île Alofi · river spot
  4. 14 km Futuna · river spot
  5. 3 km Mont Puke · viewpoint
  6. 4 km Église de Leava · church
  7. 0 km Back to Leava

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From travellers near Leava

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How to reach Leava

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    Within 15 km of Leava

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leava by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1616Anse de Sigave (1 km)
    Churches1313Église de Leava (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Mont Matatao (3 km)
    Other attractions77Hôtel Fiafia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage33Monument Légion étrangère (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Futuna (6 km)
    Museums11Musée Saint-Pierre-Chanel (9 km)
    Caves11Grotte Sainte-Bernadette (21 km)

    Leava: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leava?

    Mont Puke (viewpoint, about 4 km), Futuna (river spot, about 6 km), Île Alofi (river spot, about 18 km), Église de Leava (church, about 1 km), Anse de Sigave (beach, about 1 km), Hôtel Fiafia (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Leava?

    Anse de Sigave, about 1 km by road; Pointe Matapu (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leava?

    Église de Leava, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre Chanel (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leava?

    Mont Matatao, about 3 km by road; Mont Puke (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leava?

    Start in Leava, visit Anse de Sigave, then Île Alofi, then Futuna, then Mont Puke, then Église de Leava, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leava?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Leava

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