Epi Island
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two occasionally active volcanoes
One of the most peaceful Vanuatu islands, with beautiful white sand
beaches and coves, some black (volcanic) sand beaches and many reefs. Epi island also has two volcanoes, Mt
Nitaia and Cape Kone, both part of the collapsed Kuwai volcano.
Both of the volcanoes are occasionally active, steaming or bubbling
up from time to time. Traditionally Vanuatu people believe that magic works best near active volcanoes, where
islanders often make magic and invoke ancestral spirits.
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Due to volcanic activity in Vanuatu, many of its
islands, including Epi,
feature lush tropical forests, with fertile soil and bush
treks.
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A volcanic
island
As all other volcanic islands in Vanuatu archipelago, Epi also bears
marks of volcano activity, one of which are lush tropical forests and rich underwater life in its several small
lakes. The coastal land in particular is fertile, populated with coconut plantations.
There are two airstrips on the island – Valesdir to the south and
Lamen Bay to the north.
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