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Apia

Apia is the capital of Samoa. It is on the northern coast of the island of Upolu and has a population of 42,000 (2021). As with most Pacific Island capitals, Apia is a little shabby and run down. Reasonably small in size and with few obvious attractions, Apia is very useful as a stop-off point for first-time visitors to get their bearings, plan travel around the island of Upolu, organise accommodation on the beach, and recover from jet lag. Most of Samoa's highlights are outside the town, although many are within a very short drive.

See
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Do
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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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  1. Buy

    Fish Market

    The seafood here is at its freshest on Sunday morning as early as 05:00. You will find yellow fin tuna, eels, octopus, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins among other delicacies.

  2. Buy

    Flea market

    The flea market nearby the fish market to the west of the Clock Tower, sells a variety of local handicrafts and imported items.

  3. Buy

    Fresh produce market

    The new market or marketi fou is a traditional market selling all sorts of local produce as well as some handicrafts. One section sells kava by the cup.

  4. Eat

    Marketi Fou

    The main produce market in Apia. Operates 6 days a week with a few additional traders on Saturdays. A great selection of local food and exotic fruits, including fresh limes, mango, avocado, pawpaw, pineapple, soursop, breadfruit, coconut, taro, leafy greens and several varieties of banana (including red ones). Try the palusami (taro leaves baked in coconut cream). It's a good idea to stock up on fruit here before heading anywhere on the islands.

    Mon-Sat

  5. See

    The fish market

    This is when the locals go to buy fish for the special meal of the week, Sunday tonai.

    Sun from 06:00