Aloha!
The land of crystal clear water, palm trees, pineapples & plenty of sunshine also boasts of Punaluu Black Sand Beach. When I first visited this beach on the Big Island, I couldn't believe my eyes.The sight is magnificent & one to behold. The black sand glitters along the shore & I almost pinched myself to believe & absorb the scenic wonder .
I saw turtles resting on the sand & sun-bathing, unfazed by the numerous tourists trying to get a little close to them to capture the scene. There was a board that advised visitors not to go too close to the turtles & let them enjoy their time on the pristine sand. Some turtles were camouflaged in the sand.
Punaluu beach is a long stretch of black beauty. I had been to a black sand beach in Mauii too. It was a small one with too much gravel & hardly any people around. Big Island wins when it comes to Black Sand Beach. I cannot describe in words the wonder and amazement when I first picked up a fistful of sand and let the bead like black grains slip off my fingers while staring at the turquoise water. I was completely astounded by the surreal beauty of black sand.
It is a great place to relax, admire, unwind & be absorbed. Definitely add Punaluu Black Sand beach on your Big Island's places to visit list.
Mahalo!
The land of crystal clear water, palm trees, pineapples & plenty of sunshine also boasts of Punaluu Black Sand Beach. When I first visited this beach on the Big Island, I couldn't believe my eyes.The sight is magnificent & one to behold. The black sand glitters along the shore & I almost pinched myself to believe & absorb the scenic wonder .
I saw turtles resting on the sand & sun-bathing, unfazed by the numerous tourists trying to get a little close to them to capture the scene. There was a board that advised visitors not to go too close to the turtles & let them enjoy their time on the pristine sand. Some turtles were camouflaged in the sand.
Punaluu beach is a long stretch of black beauty. I had been to a black sand beach in Mauii too. It was a small one with too much gravel & hardly any people around. Big Island wins when it comes to Black Sand Beach. I cannot describe in words the wonder and amazement when I first picked up a fistful of sand and let the bead like black grains slip off my fingers while staring at the turquoise water. I was completely astounded by the surreal beauty of black sand.
It is a great place to relax, admire, unwind & be absorbed. Definitely add Punaluu Black Sand beach on your Big Island's places to visit list.
Mahalo!
