Where is the leeward side of Maui?

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Since Maui’s tradewinds blow out of the northeasterly quadrant for the majority of the year, Maui’s north and east shores are classified as the “windward” side, and the south and west shores are classified as the “leeward” side.

Which side of Maui is better?

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Most travelers stay in the leeward side of the island in West or South Maui. These are the best areas of Maui to stay if you want to be close to lots of activities, beaches and restaurants. I always recommend staying in all parts of the island throughout your Maui vacation.

Which is better Wailea or Kapalua?

Kapalua is about as far as you can get from these, and from OGG (airport). Wailea is upscale and closer. Kaanapali is closer, but not as upscale as Kapalua or Wailea. Some like Kaanapali for its proximity to Lahaina Town’s nightlife.

Is South or West Maui better?

The South Maui region is favored by locals and visitors for its access to some of Maui’s best beaches, dining options, and sumptuous views. Ranging from luxury condos to awesome value buys, West Maui is consistently in demand. West Maui is comprised of the following towns: Honokowai, Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Lahaina.

Is Kihei always windy?

Re: windy Kihei? On any given day, any part of the island can be windy. Having said that, North Kihei/Maalea tends to be much windier than other areas as breezes funnel right down the mountains and through the flatlands. We’ve stayed, however, three times at Sugar Beach, right in the wind zone.

Why is Kihei so windy?

Leeward Side Here is where the trade winds come in to play. The West Maui Mountains split the winds. This blast of wind ends up releasing in Maalaea then wrapping along the Kihei/Wailea coasts. This is why it can be so incredibly windy in the Maalaea Harbor and the south shore.

Which side of Maui is Kihei?

Kihei is beach-combing territory on Maui’s southwest shore, the sunniest, driest end of the island. Once a regular destination for sojourning Hawaiian royalty, Kihei features 6 miles of beaches offering clear views of Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lanai and West Maui.

What should you not miss on Maui?

TOP 25 Things To Do in Maui

Learn to surf.
Witness a Haleakala sunrise.
Transform into a mermaid.
Explore the Road to Hana.
Visit Molokini Crater.
Combine snorkeling & kayaking.
Paia Town.
Go whale watching.

Is Kihei a good place to live?

Kihei is a great place to live because rent and home prices are lower than Wailea, but you are just a short drive from Wailea and Makena. Kihei has a lot of great condo complexes and neighborhoods that are walking distance to the beach and a lot of fun activities. Great dry climate, particularly Wailea and Makena.

What is the prettiest part of Maui?

The Best Areas to Stay in Maui At the heart of the island is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano with panoramic sunrise and sunset views and a crater larger than Manhattan. Known as the House of the Sun, Haleakala is the point from which the demigod Maui lassoed the sun to lengthen the day.

What side of Maui is Kihei on?

What is a Kona wind?

Kona winds is a Hawaiian term for the stormy, rain-bearing winds that blow over the islands from the SW or SSW in the opposite direction of trade winds. The western, or leeward sides of the islands, then become windward in this case, as the predominant wind pattern is reversed.

Where to stay on the south side of Maui?

Every part of Maui is wonderful, so you can’t go wrong whatever your choice. If you want a luxury hotel or resort, choose Wailea on the south side or Kaanapali on the west side. If you want a condo, choose Kihei on the south side or Honokowai-Kahana-Napili on the west side.

Is there post office on west side of Maui?

All of the hotels and condos on the west side of Maui have Lahaina mailing addresses, but almost none of them are in Lahaina. That’s just the closest post office. Traffic through Lahaina is sometimes congested. Wailea has luxury hotels and condos.

What are the two main areas of Maui?

There are two major areas of Maui for you to pick from – West and South. And each of those two sides has two sections, one with mostly luxury hotels and the other with mostly less expensive condos.

Where to stay in Maui with the least rain?

The least rain is in Wailea or the south part of Kihei. On the west side, the farther south you stay, the less rain you get, so Kaanapali has less rain and Kapalua has more rain. There is much less rain everywhere on Maui in the summer than in the winter. For details of rain and temperature in each month, see Maui Weather.

Where is the leeward side of Maui?