Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Fiji

" The sleeping giant "is the name given to the mountains of the Sabeto Valley located north of Nadi and whose shape resembles a man lying on his back. We see, profile, its peaceful face, and then its extended body carved by the mountains. To go to the heart of these mountains and tickle the one who sleeps… but also to discover Nale Sutale, a tiny village whose inhabitants are absolutely charming, ask either Green Turtle (Tel. 672 8889) for $ 145 F or Fiji Eco Tours (Tel. 672 4312).

The area is also called the "salad bowl" because only fruits and vegetables grow here. The Sigatoka Valley is deeply eroded by limestone outcrops along its banks. It was a major settlement area centuries ago, its configuration making it a very protected area and therefore easy to defend. The Tavuni Hill Fort is a fine example of the fortified hills that once lined its banks. Most importantly, its river provided a means of communication between the inland and coastal inhabitants.

It's a little stone that, 20 years ago, was not bigger than a big rock and which, by a unexplained phenomenon, started growing, growing, growing, up to a height of almost 3 m. Impressed by the miracle, Indo-Fijians from the Region immediately built around the stone. temple Naag Mandir. Decorated with flower collars, supervised by the numerous representations of Shiva, the stone, which strangely takes the form of a snake, has become a very important symbol of the region and a place of permanent worship. Don't forget to remove shoes, sunglasses and hats before entering the small temple.

Unspoilt nature welcomes visitors in search of a tropical getaway. Majestic waterfalls, lost villages and mystical mountains are explored in small groups to guarantee a personal experience. Excursions will take you to amazing waterfalls forming natural pools in which to cool off. The communities here live in total self-sufficiency. Day trips are also available, for between 75 and 120 F$.

A visit to the Fiji Culture Village will give you access to a digest of Fijian culture, so it's an interesting experience. Tours include a kava ceremony, Fijian cuisine and a traditional meke dance performance. Prices include transfers from your hotel in Nadi or Port Denarau. The village is open every day except Sunday, but you need to make sure in advance that a visit will take place on the day in question (a minimum number is required for the tour to go ahead).