Apia is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island. It is the only city in Samoa and lies in a natural harbor at the mouth of the Vaisigano River. It is a colonial-style town and is the hub of business, government and shopping within Samoa.
It is the only clearance port for Samoa.
You can't visit Apia without going to the markets. The Marketi Fou (food/produce markets) at Fugalei situated a short distance from the centre of town is adjacent to the Apia bus station. It’s more an experience than many produce markets and here you can also find souvenirs (siapo, wood carvings, coconut-shell jewellery, massage oils, hats, lava-lavas), taste traditional Samoan food while watching a game of Samoan checkers,and sample some fruit and vegetables that you may never have seen or tasted before. From about 11:30am, look out for umu menu options on offer.
13° 49.7' S, 171° 45'.75 W.
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