Beqa Island
Beqa is also known as Mbengga. The island is part of Fiji's Viti Levu Group of islands.
There are 9 villages on Beqa:
- Dakuibeqa is the main village of the Sawau people. It is known for the tradition of firewalking (the act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones).
- Dakuni is also known for firewalking.
- Lalati.
- Naceva is another village where firewalking is practised.
- Naiseuseu.
- Nawaisomo.
- Raviravi.
- Rukua is also known for the tradition of firewalking.
- Soliyaga.
Most people in Beqa make a living in small scale farming and in the tourist industry. Apart from the forementioned villages, there are 4 tourist-resorts on Beqa:
- Beqa Lagoon Resort was formerly known as Marlin Bay Resort.
- Kulu Bay Resort.
- Lalati Resort.
- Lawaki Beach House.
The resort of Royal Davui is located on the small Steward Island, located just off the coast from Beqa.
Beqa measures 36.3 km² (14 sq mi). The highest point in the island is 440 m (1,440 ft) above sea-level. The main island of Viti Levu is 10 km (6.2 mi) to the south and Yanuca Island is west from Beqa.
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