Port Vila markets area

Vanuatu (Port Vila), Vanuatu

Home to many local cooks serving hot plates for an authentic Vanuatu experience.

Places in Port Vila markets area

Port Vila market food stalls For a true Vanuatu experience, visitors can grab a hot plate from one of the many local cooks cooking in the markets.

Best time to visit: May to October (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather, avoiding the cyclone season from November to April.
Getting around: Port Vila's waterfront town centre is walkable; Mele Cascades and Ekasup Village require a car or organised tour.
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VT)
Language: Bislama, English and French.
Timezone: VUT (UTC+11)
Current trends: Port Vila's cultural tourism continues centring on authentic experiences like Ekasup Village visits for a glimpse of real Vanuatu culture and traditions, alongside the enduring appeal of the 150-foot-high Mele Cascades waterfall for cooling off in the South Pacific heat.

Port Vila waterfront — The vibrant capital's waterfront, blending French-influenced charm with ni-Vanuatu culture.
Efate's Hideaway Island area — Home to Hideaway Island Resort and its Marine Sanctuary for diving.