Ovahe, Pink sand beach at Easter Island, Chile.

Ovahe is a cove on the northeast coast of Easter Island, 1.5 km southeast of Anakena and separated from it by a hill. Reddish volcanic cliffs surround the beach, whose fine sand is pink, a mix of eroded volcanic scoria and white coral. Its water is turquoise.

The area was inhabited by early Polynesian settlers and shows traces of their early presence on the island. Excavations in the cliff walls have revealed remains related to burial practices.

Archaeological remains found on the beach show that Rapa Nui people lived here only for a few years before the cove was turned into a religious and cultural centre for the community. A 2012 tidal surge dislodged stones and exposed unmarked burial sites covered with rocks, with bones dated at more than 200 years old.

The beach has no facilities or lifeguards, so you need to bring everything you require. The sea can be dangerous with strong currents and large waves, so take care when entering the water.

In 2012 a tidal surge dislodged stones at Ovahe and exposed unmarked burial sites covered with rocks, including bones dated at more than 200 years old. The beach also holds the only stand of Boerhavia acutifolia on Easter Island, a remnant of the island's original coastal flora.