Anibare Bay faces east, so the morning sun turns the water golden and the sand glows pale yellow. Nauruan children have played on this beach for generations, splashing in the shallows and watching colourful fish dart in and out of the coral just below the surface.
The bay is sheltered enough that the water stays calm most of the time. Parrotfish, angelfish, and sometimes green sea turtles swim along the reef nearby. The reef acts like a natural wall that keeps big ocean waves from crashing all the way in to shore.
On the beach you can find coconut palms leaning over the sand. Nauruan families often cook fresh fish right on the beach, and the smell of coconut and grilled fish drifts through the warm salty air. It is one of those places that feels like a postcard come to life.