Lalolalo crater lake

The Lalolalo crater lake is an ideal place for saltwater diving. The Earth's crust has an almost perfect spherical hole in it. It was produced as a result of the volcanic activity that gave rise to these islands. The cliffs around the lake are approximately 30 meters high, while the waters below are approximately 80 meters deep.

This activity combines diving and mountaineering. The island of Uvea, located northeast of Futuna, spreads across 77.6 km2 (30 miles2) and is topped by Mount Lulu (151 meters or 495 feet above sea level). The southwest of the island is home to five crater lakes formed by the collapse of old volcano mouths.

Lalolalo crater lake is the biggest (400 meters or 1312 feet in diameter, and 80 meters or 262 feet deep). The surrounding forest is home to tropical birds and flying foxes, while the lake is home to eels. You depart from Ahoa, a little settlement on the western coast, to reach there. Before reaching the deep forest, you walk through overgrown farms full with bananas, coconuts, and papayas. Many visitors consider this to be one of the Best Diving Sites in Wallis and Futuna (France).