About
Sola is the provincial capital of Torba Province, set on the island of Vanua Lava in northern Vanuatu, in the Oceania region of the Pacific. It is a small town, and that is much of its appeal: a place to slow down and see how island life is lived in this part of the country.
What a visit offers
- Traditional markets, where local produce and goods are sold and where much of the town's daily life gathers.
- Local crafts, which give a direct sense of the island's making traditions.
- Coastal views around the settlement, a calm counterpoint to the activity of the markets.
The atmosphere is that of an authentic Melanesian island community rather than a resort. Visitors tend to come for the people, the pace and the everyday scenes of a provincial capital.
Around the town
Sola works well as a base for exploring the surrounding volcanic landscapes of Vanua Lava. Travellers interested in the island's terrain and its rural communities can use the town as a starting point for trips into the countryside, and the region's natural setting gives those outings much of their character.
Sola suits visitors who want to experience a quieter, more traditional corner of Vanuatu and are comfortable with a small, remote-feeling town. Those looking for a wide range of hotels, restaurants or organised attractions may find it more modest than other destinations.