Nanuya Lailai
The northwestern beach on Nanuya Lailai, showing the dense tropical vegetation on the island. | |
Nanuya Lailai | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°56′45″S 177°22′07″E / 16.9459487°S 177.3686806°E |
| Archipelago | Yasawa Islands |
| Administration | |
| Division | Western Division |
| Province | Ba |
| District | Yasawa |
| Largest settlement | Enendala |
Nanuya Lailai is an island of the Yasawa Group in Fiji. It is located north of Nanuya Levu, which served as a location for the film The Blue Lagoon, separated by a narrow channel.
A beach on the west of the island is leased by Blue Lagoon Cruises, nearby is the island's one luxury resort. The small settlement of Enendala is at the base of a hill on the island's eastern beach. Seven families, all related and with family connections to Naisisili Village on Nacula Island, live there. They operate a small number of backpacker hostels.
References
- Cross theory - Fiji Times Online
- Fiji: a slice of paradise that doesn't break the bank
- Los Angeles Times: Archives - Grass Skirts A-Go-Go in Fetching Fiji