The Marquesas The islands are of volcanic origin, the eroded and partially submerged peaks of extinct submarine volcanoes. Craggy mounts and peaks transverse the interior with jagged spurs and spines rising toover 4,000 feet. [eng]
The Marquesas home page, by Luc-Erol ALPTUNA History. Geography. Tapas. Tikies. Tatoos. Warriors. Books. Images. Music. MP3 files. J.Brel. P.Gaugin. Archeology. Contacts. Diving. Lexique. Links. [eng]
Marquesas Islands Sailing Directions:
The 'Iles Marquises' are composed of three fairly distinct groups that lie in a general SE to NW direction. The SE group consists of Futu Hiva, Motane, Tahuata, Hiva Oa, and Fatu Huka. [eng]