"Vila Town..." Top 5 Page for this destination Port-Vila by CandS

Port-Vila Travel Guide: 130 reviews and 255 photos

Port Vila is the capital city (town) of Vanuatu with a population of around 36,000 people. It is found on the island of Efate, where most tourists spend their time when in Vanuatu.

Vila is a very laid back town and isn't overly active, especially at night. Some days the cars and buses go mad on the streets and other days it seems there is no one around.

I really enjoyed walking the streets of Vila and looking through the markets and shops...and chatting to the friendly locals.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice quiet town...

Last visit to Port-Vila: May 2004
Intro Updated May 14, 2004
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Reviews (25)

Alcohol Shopping (4)

If you want to buy some duty free alcohol for Vanuatu or to bring home then don't buy it at the airport duty free...wait... more travel advice

Clothing Local Customs (1)

The people of Vanuatu are very laid back but it is considered rude to show too much of the body in public. Especially... more travel advice

Buses Transportation (2)

Where ever you are in Port Vila you will be sure to see piles of mini-buses. They are everywhere! A ride is usually... more travel advice

Money Warnings Or Dangers (1)

If you normally use your credit card to withdraw cash at an ATM/bank then you will have troubles in Vanuatu. Make sure... more travel advice

Nightlife (2)
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Comments (8)

CandS Jan 2, 2008 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

We were there 3 years ago so it may have changed...although we didn't have a Mastercard, only a Visacard so maybe that's the difference. Either way, it didn't work when we were there. :(
onedad Dec 31, 2007 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

We experienced no problems with atm's in Port Vila. We happily withdrew cash from our Westpac Mastercard at the Westpac ATM in the main street, and cash from our linked Visa debit/credit account from the ANZ ATM as well.
victorwkf Mar 1, 2006 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

Port-Vila seems to be a nice and laid back town :)
ChiefGlen Nov 23, 2005 at 7:24 PM Report Abuse

Just got back from Vanuatu. Watch out for Barry driving the "Blue Vergin" mini van. He definitely knows how to rip off the tourists charging us $180 for a 15km. journey.
vesna04 Nov 21, 2005 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Very enjoyble pages with beautiful photos. Greets!
Sweetberry1 Oct 12, 2004 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

Port-Vila sounds like a beautiful place for a holiday.. the lagoon looks so inviting. Like the wood carvings at the markets. ;-)
K.Knight Aug 4, 2004 at 3:38 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page. My wife and I enjoyed Port vila and the snorkelling in the lagoon at the Le Lagon Park Royal. The smallest roundabout ever seen is in the main street of Port Vila!
Travelchili May 8, 2004 at 2:12 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like a nice town. I love the main market picture. I bet all the vegetables and fruits were so fresh and tasty there..