Holiday in Apia
City in samoa — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
samoa
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (dry season, 25-29 °C). November-April is humid and hot, with cyclone risk.
Budget/day
55-110 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Apia Faleolo (APW, approx. 24-30 h with stopovers via Auckland or Fiji). No visa required for Germans for up to 60 days.
About Apia
Apia is the capital of Samoa, the heart of Polynesia. The small town on the northern coast of Upolu is the cultural and economic center of a country that has preserved the Polynesian Fa'a Samoa (Samoan way of life) more authentically than almost any other place in the Pacific. The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum (Vailima) is Apia's most famous attraction: The Scottish author of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde spent his last years here and is buried on Mount Väa. The hike to the grave offers a panoramic view of Apia. Polynesian culture is omnipresent in Apia: On Sundays, everyone wears white and goes to church, followed by a To'ona'i (Sunday feast). The Maketi Fou (market) offers tropical fruits, taro, coconuts, and Umu-prepared dishes (earth oven). Fiafia nights in hotels showcase traditional dances, fire knife dancing, and singing. Samoa's natural wonders lie at the gates of Apia: The To Sua Ocean Trench — a 30-meter deep turquoise natural pool surrounded by tropical gardens — is one of the most spectacular swimming experiences in the world. The Papapapaitai Falls (100 m), Piula Cave Pool, and the beaches of Lalomanu complete the paradise.
Top 5 highlights in Apia
The places you absolutely must not miss.
To Sua Ocean Trench
30 m deep turquoise natural pool in lava rock: accessible by ladder — one of the most spectacular swimming experiences in the world.
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
Villa Vailima of the Treasure Island author: museum and grave on Mount Väa with panoramic views over Apia.
Fa'a Samoa (Samoan Culture)
Sunday To'ona'i, Fiafia nights, and fire knife dancing: experience Polynesia's most vibrant culture up close.
Lalomanu Beach
White sand, turquoise water, and traditional Fale (open huts): one of the most beautiful beaches in the South Seas.
Piula Cave Pool
Crystal clear freshwater pool in a sea cave beneath a church: surreal and refreshing.
Hotels in Apia
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Reise-SIM für Apia
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Apia
Recommended travel time
May to October (dry season, 25-29 °C). November-April is humid and hot, with cyclone risk.
Summer
27-32 °C, humid and hot, cyclone season November-April
Winter
24-29 °C, drier and slightly cooler, most pleasant travel time
How much does a holiday in Apia cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
55-110 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130-350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Germans can stay visa-free for up to 60 days. Extension possible on site.
Samoan Tala — 1 € ≈ 3 WST. Samoa is cheaper than Fiji or Tahiti. Cash needed in the villages.
Sunday is sacred — almost everything is closed. Swimming and loud activities are not appreciated on Sundays.
Beach Fale accommodation — open huts on the beach with mattress and mosquito net: from 15-30 € including meals. Most authentic experience.
Visit To Sua early — fewer visitors in the morning. Entrance approx. 20 WST (7 €). Bring swimwear.
Food & drink in Apia
These specialties you must try!
