About
Piula Cave Pool is a freshwater swimming hole set inside a natural limestone cave on Samoa, in the Oceania region. It is the kind of place that suits a visitor who wants to swim somewhere quiet and out of the ordinary rather than at a beach.
What to expect
The water is fed by an underground spring, and the facts describe it as cool and clear throughout the year. Visitors swim among rock formations while light filters in through the cave's openings, which gives the water its blue-green colour. The setting is enclosed and atmospheric, so it makes a different kind of swim from the open sea.
- Setting: a natural limestone cave with dramatic rock formations
- Water: freshwater, fed by an underground spring
- Light: filtered sunlight, giving blue-green tones
Getting there
The pool lies near the historic Piula Methodist Church, so the church makes a natural point of reference for finding the site. Visiting both in one trip gives a fuller picture of the area.
Planning your visit
Because the pool is a natural cave, it suits visitors who are comfortable in water and in enclosed, rocky surroundings. Bring what you need for swimming and check locally for any current access arrangements before you go.