Malakula, also spelled Malekula, is the second-largest island in the nation of Vanuatu, formerly the New Hebrides, in Melanesia, a region of the Pacific Ocean. Malakula is separated from the islands of Espiritu Santo and Malo by the Bougainville Strait.

Malekula is one of the most culturally diverse islands in Vanuatu, riddled with secret cannibal sites, surrounded by glassy reefs and home to the gentle giant of the sea: the dugong. There are over 30 languages spoken on the small island of Malekula.

Malekula is the most culturally diverse island in Vanuatu. There are over 30 languages spoken around the island. Geographically, it is the second largest island after Santo. In Malekula you can experience the traditions of the Small Nambas, Big Nambas, and learn of their cannibal past.

Aug 16, 2018 · I spent a week exploring the Vanuatan island of Malekula - these are my first general impressions and examples of what you should expect to find.

Malekula is known as the island of 'kastom and adventure'. Many visitors are also intrigued by its history of cannibalism. It is the second largest island and the most diverse, culturally and linguistically, with over thirty distinct languages spoken, …

The Maskelynes and the small offshore islands along the east coast of Malekula have sand beaches and coral reefs with good snorkelling and diving. Malekula's economy is largely based on agriculture with extensive copra plantations on the eastern …

Dec 8, 2016 · Malekula is Vanuatu’s second biggest island and home to about 23’000 people. Over thirty languages are spoken on the islands. The two major cultural groups are the Big Nambas and the Small Nambas, named after the size of the men’s penis sheaths.

There a number of treks across Malekula, that combine natural and cultural treasures such as magnificient scenrey, World Heritage caves, waterfalls and kastom villages

Feb 25, 2025 · Malekula, one of its islands, offers a cultural experience unlike any other, with its unique traditions, historical relics, and living tribal culture. This article takes you on a journey through Malekula’s cultural tapestry and beyond, exploring the …

Malekula, shaped like a sitting dog, is one of Vanuatu's 14 main islands. It's the second largest in the archipelago and lies between the popular tourist destination of Espiritu Santo and the island of Efate where the capital and airline hub of Port Vila is.