13 Things To Do In Flores
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1. Maumere
93 km from city center
Beach
Maumere is the capital of the Sikka Regency and is the largest town in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara of Indonesia. Maumere being located at the narrowest section of this long island, when one stands at Koting village near the town of Nita, which gives it a vantage view to as far as the Flores Sea to the north and the Savu Sea by the Indian Ocean in its southern horizon. The town has a picturesque lan (Read More)dscape of hills and mountain and crystal clear ocean.
2. Labuan Bajo
Beach
Labuan Bajo is also known as the City of Sunsets is a large town located on the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores. This town is famous for the Komodo dragons that reside in the Komodo National Park that was listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1991. It is also a popular diving and snorkelling spot.
3. Pulau Bidadari
Beach
Pulau Bidadari formerly known as Pulau Sakit is located 15kms from the capital city, which is approximately 20 minutes away by speedboat. This beautiful island is spread across six hectares and is also known as the Island of Angels. It is one of the many charming islands in the Kepulauan Seribu Marine National Park in the Bay of Jakarta, which also comprises Pulau Tidung and Pulau Pramuka. The bea (Read More)ches of Pulau Bidadari have crystal clear water and beautiful white sand.
4. Kelimutu
0 km from city center
Volcano
Kelimutu is a small volcano located in Flores near a small town called Moni. The summit of this mountain has volcanic crates that have three lakes that keep changing colors. These lakes are considered sacred and are believed to be resting place of the departed souls. The trek up is considered to be fairly easy and the trail is well marked.
5. Danau Kelimutu
135 km from city center
River
Mount Kelimutu is located in Flores near a small town called Moni. This mountain has three volcanic lakes called Danau Kelimutu which means ‘the boiling lake’. Each of these three lakes has its own colors that keep changing and has a local name and all these lakes are believed to be the resting place of departed souls.
6. Larantuka
5 km from city center
Town
Larantuka is a coastal town that is the capital of Flores Timur. This town was formerly a naval base for trade and a central point for colonialization and clerical activities in Eastern Indonesia. Even today Larantuka is an important connecting port to the neighboring islands and the center of economic activities in the Flores Timur district.
7. Moni
131 km from city center
Village
Moni is a small village town in the Flores island of Indonesia. It is located on the base of the volcano mountain Kelimutu. The best time to visit Moni is during July- August as it is Indonesia’s dry season to better explore the town. The Rasta community of the town are very friendly with the travellers and often invite them for small communal music performances.
8. Riung
Beach
Riung is one of the smallest fishing based villages, located on the northern coast of Flores of Indonesia. It is one of the gems that has been left unexplored by tourists. The place is mainly known and visited for the ‘17 Island National Park’. Riung also has friendly locals, who can help you traverse through its streets. The village is minimalist but will keep you engaged with the marine and cora (Read More)l life to see in the National Park.
9. Pink Beach
Beach
One of the most visually stunning beaches in all of the world, Pink Beach in Labuan Bajo is one of the most Instagrammed beaches. The beach’s characteristic pink colour comes from the red coral and calcium carbonate that has been broken up to form the sand on the beach through erosion.
10. Liang Bua
Cave
One of the most famous prehistoric relics, Liang Bua cave is one of Indonesia’s limestone (karst) caves. It is located in the Manggarai districts on Flores Island in Indonesia. It is an important excavation site and world-renowned archaeological site. It is allegedly the discovery site of a new species called the ‘homo floresiensis’, popularly known as the ‘hobbit’ in media.
11. Padar Island
Island
One of the most beautiful islands of Indonesia, Padar Island, also known as Pada, is part of the Komodo archipelago. Officially part of Komodo National Park, the island is well known for scuba diving and snorkelling. Unlike the other two islands of the archipelago, Komodo dragons are rare on this island. The terrain on Padar island is rugged and consists of volcanic mountains, rolling hilltops and (Read More) grasslands, making it great for hikes. The months from July to August are the best for sailing and hiking due to the cool weather.
12. Spider Web Rice Fields
Sightseeing
The unique spider web layout of the rice fields in Flores, notably in the village of Cancar, is a major crowd puller. The spider web layout is said to have originally come from the Manggarai community's traditional practices. Visitors can take a drive west of Ruteng to one of the villages to get excellent hilltop views of these rice fields. The drivers or local guides usually know the best spots t (Read More)o get excellent panoramic views.
13. Kanawa Island
Sightseeing
Located around 15 kms from Labuan Bajo is Kanawa Island. Accessible by boats only, the bright coral reefs, the aquatic biodiversity, and the crystal clear waters around the island make for excellent swimming and snorkelling. Being part of the Komodo National Park, one can definitely spot some komodo dragons here. The bungalows provide affordable to lavish accomodation for visitors.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Flores?
The top sightseeing places in Flores are Maumere, Labuan Bajo, Pulau Bidadari, Kelimutu, Danau Kelimutu, Larantuka.