What to Know About Maui

By: Hawaii Tours
Date: February 21, 2020 

Throughout Hawaii, there are incredible destinations and sites that are too beautiful to describe. And when it comes to the island of Maui, nearly the entire island falls into “too beautiful to describe”. The island, often known as the best of the Hawaiian Islands, is a treasure among treasures, featuring amazing scenery, great things to do, and might just be the perfect place for a vacation. With miles of sandy beaches, a dormant volcano, and attractions around every corner, Maui is a great place to be, and will undoubtedly be one of your most favorite places to visit ever. We’ve put together a list of what you need to know about Maui, getting you ready for the trip of a lifetime.

• In total, Maui features more than 80 beaches.
• The island’s beaches are more than white sand, with black and red sand beaches found here.
• The slopes of Haleakala are the home to many farms, growing coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, sugarcane, and pineapple, as well as lavender.
• Ho’okipa Beach Park, located on the North Shore is one of the most famous windsurfing beaches in the world.
• Maui is well known for the incredible snorkeling locations all over the island and there are over 30 beaches and bays that are great for snorkeling.
• The state’s only winery in Hawaii is the Maui Winery, located on the slopes of Haleakala.
• Haleakala is the dormant volcano that encompasses about 75% of the island. It last erupted in the 17th century.
• The ecology of Haleakala is unique to the volcano, and is unlike anywhere else in the world.
• Found above 6,900 feet, the Haleakala Silversword is a rare species of plant that is found only on Haleakala.
• The Hana Highway is the most famous attraction on Maui, connecting Kahului to Hana.
• Originally constructed to transport sugar cane workers, the Hana Highway  includes more than 600 curves and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
• At one time in the 1800s, Lahaina was the capital of Hawaii, and was the center of the world’s whaling industry for many years.
• Maui County comprises the entire island of Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe, and if each was entirely above sea level, they’d all make up one single island.
• There are many places to stay around Maui, but most visitors stay in Wailea, Kihei, or Ka’anapali.

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