The Southern Islands are a mecca for divers and surfers. Isolated resorts dot the archipelago, along with villages, farms, and quiet beaches. Part of the group is Beqa Island, home of the legendary firewalkers. Surrounded by 305 km of coral, Beqa is considered the soft coral capital of the world, with mild currents, underwater visibility averaging 30.5 metres, and water temperatures of approximately 26.5 ˚C.
