Aleipata Islands

The Aleipata Islands are a group of four uninhabited islands on the eastern end of Upolu in Samoa and have a total area of 1.68 km ². The islands are geologically Tuffringe that are sunk into the sea to part. Administratively the four islands belong to the district of Atua ( Lufilufi ). The islands are important breeding areas for seabirds. Due to its sheltered location, many species could survive here permanently. For example, Samoa monarch ( Myiagra albiventris ), dental pigeons ( Didunculus strigirostris ) and Earth Dove ( Gallicolumba stairii ).

In addition, sea turtles, dolphins, rays and reef sharks are native to the islands.

Economically, tourism plays only a minor role.

The Islands

Nuutele

Nuutele is high with 1.1 square kilometers, the largest of the Aleipata group, such as its neighboring volcanic islands and about 250 m. On the island you can visit the remains of a former leper colony. The island is no longer like their neighboring island Nuulua within the coral reef, the Upolu, Namua and Fanuatapu surrounds.

Nuulua

Nuulua 0.25 km ² large, difficult to reach as strong currents and a steep coastline make a landing almost impossible.

Namua

Namua 0.2 km ², is an extinct crater, one half of which is already sunk in the sea. On the temporarily inhabited island there is a small resort for tourists snorkeling on Namua and the other islands and can walk. Namua is also a bird sanctuary, breed in the numerous seabirds.

Fanuatapu

Fanuatapu with 0.15 km ², the smallest island of the group, is located about 1.5 km east of Namua. On the island is an automatic lighthouse.