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Access to this bay is constantly
improving, but after rain storms can be trying. Partially paved, it is the
sandy sections which provide a challenge for motorbikes, the effort is worth
it.
The
view from the final hill down to the bay is spectacular. A restaurant provides
a welcome break while you take in the scenery. Tanote Bay
has several resorts and a couple of dive shops. Kayaks and snorkeling equipment
are easily found. The beach itself is divided into two by rocks, and out in the
bay the rocks provide for wonderful snorkeling just yards from the beach.
Corals in hues of greens, blues, and purples together with rocks covered in Christmas
tree worms can be seen here, in a riot of colour.
The
rocks provide a safe haven for many small fish, and shoals of fusiliers will be
plentiful. You will also see an abundance of barred rabbit fish, sergeant fish
and tripletail wrasse - definitely recommended for snorkeling. The beach at Tanote Bay
is a coarse type of sand. Flip flops are recommended for walking across it, and
the rocks that divide the beach. Although several resorts have some lovely
bungalows built around the bay, the beach is usually surprisingly quiet and
peaceful. Hammocks slung in trees, and several beach bars for those seeking an
inactive holiday break.
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