The area of the lava peninsula with sharp cliffs falling into the sea is popular for several reasons. Perhaps the most famous of these is the Nakalele Blowhole, a "geyser" of gushing water which, on surf, enters a cave under the cliff and then, under the pressure of the waves, gushes out of a narrow hole in the rock about 10 metres from the shore.

In addition, the entire peninsula is lined with natural pools on the border between the shore and the ocean, which are beautiful to swim in. You have to be careful though, the lava rocks are very sharp. Also pack sturdier shoes, the path from the road is only a few hundred metres, but you're asking for a broken ankle in flip flops.

Do not under any circumstances put yourself between this geyser and the ocean, and certainly do not attempt to swim in the ocean in this area. The sea here is very treacherous and the reefs can seriously injure you.

How to get there

Nakalele Point is located on beautiful Route 340, which runs along the northwest coast of Maui. There is a small free parking lot near Nakalele, from which a trail leads about 0.5 km to the sea.