Atauro islands are great place to escape from the frenzy of the city life and an emerging destination for ecotourism.
After busy Dili, Atauro Island seems positively deserted. Located 30kms from Dili, it was used as a jail by both the Portuguese and Indonesian governments. Atauro's sandy beaches are gateways to broad fringing reefs and thereĆs great snorkelling all around the island. Walking trails lead through traditional villages, savannah, and remnants of tropical forest,