Originally Posted by
ajnaro
Nothing against stop-overs, but there are beaches on Easter Island. In fact, there is one right in the middle of town that is more like a natural swimming pool, with surfing and diving available nearby. The best beach is Anakena, about 15 km outside of town.
Interesting. Never noticed a beach in town, didn't even know it was there, but Anakena is a must with a few Maui on the background. I also disagree with a suggestion for a 2-day itinerary. You won't see anything in 2 days. 4-5 days at least if you want to spend some time on the beach.