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Molokai, Hawaii
Peaceful and rural, Molokai is called "the most Hawaiian Island". If you're looking for natural beauty, rainforests and deserted beaches, outdoor adventures and eco tourism, travel to Molokai Hawaii is a perfect choice for you.
Molokai: Castle Kaluakoi
Life here is slow and relaxed. There is so little automobile traffic, that there's not a single traffic light. There are no buildings taller than a coconut tree. Although it is just only 9 miles away from Maui, Molokai is years apart from other major Hawaiian islands in terms of modern development. Visiting Molokai, you feel stepping many years back in time.
The island of Molokai is approximately 165,800 acres in area, and was formed by a series of three volcanoes which divide the island into three major sections: East Molokai, the Central Hoolehua plain, and West Molokai. Molokai is in the middle of the island chain between the island of Oahu which lies 26 miles northwest of Molokai, and Maui, which lies nine miles southeast.
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According to the experts, first settlements appeared on Molokai
about 650 A.D. Those first settlers most likely originated from the
Marquises, with later migrations, in double hulled canoes, from
Tahiti and other areas in the South Pacific. The oldest known
Hawaiian settlement on Molokai occurred in Halawa Valley, at the
eastern end of the main highway that crosses the length of the
island.
Molokai Island has population about 6,800. Molokai has a large
population of Native Hawaiians. Residents here are very friendly and
honest.
Molokai is the island where the hula, a famous Hawaiian dance, was
born. Legend tells us that Laka, goddess of the hula, gave birth to
the dance on Molokai, at a very sacred place in Ka'ana. Every May a
celebration of the birth of hula, called Ka Hula Piko, takes place
on Molokai.
Molokai Hawaii is a favorite island for nature lovers, as well as
for those, who like activities such as snorkeling, swimming and
sunbathing. Molokai is known for its unique “eco-tourism”
activities. Molokai Ranch offers a wide range of options such as
mountain biking, trail riding, canoeing, target sports, Hawaiian
cultural tours and walks. Molokai boasts some of the worlds highest
sea cliffs and waterfalls.
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