TOURISM PLACES IN FLORES ISLAND

1.1  . TOURISM IN MY TOWN

Name of  the village place I was born is lewoeleng. Lewoeleng located  an island called Lembata. The island has many natural resources very much. The island also has a lovely nature but difficult to be noticed by the community or the government to create jobs or at least to increase local revenues. Place - the sights in Lembata only visited by teenagers and most of the organizations of the Church.

  Tourism places  in Lembata island that are  well known is:

1.  Pasir putih  or also called  Pulau Siput  because this island will only appear if there was the low tide and in this place visitors can search for and get various types of snails at the venue.
2. Maria cave in Lewoleba.

This place is special pilgrim tour to the cave maria and cross yubilium.

3. Pasir Putih Waijarang Beach.

The aim of this place to enjoy water skiing, swimming, sunbathing, camping, beach volleyball, hiking, and visitors can also enjoy  with cultural attractions.

4. Hot Springs in Sabu Tobo.

This place contained therein rainforest river flowing Sabu Tobo clear and cool. Approximately 200 meters to the left of the road, and visitors can find hot springs that came out of the cliff and on the west by the roots of trees by 4 hot springs.

5. Sources of Natural Gas Karun Watuwawer

The majority of the land around it's vulkanics so it’s appears the volcanic gas in the form of steam-steam heat considerable magnitude. The uniqueness of the source of this gas is used by local people as a natural kitchen. They make small holes and then insert a variety of foods such as potatoes, beans, corn, breadfruit and others later after being cooked foods can be consumed with a distinctive aroma and appetizing.

6. Coastal Recreation in  Tanah Treket.

The beaches on the east coast majority white sand suitable for bathing, swimming and sunbathing while on the west suitable for paddle sports and so on. In this beach visitors can dive and snorkel / diving to see the beauty of the marine park and coral reefs. Calm sea water such as a lake suitable for water vespa..

7. Traditional Culture of Whaling in the village Lamalera Lamalera.

Visitors can enjoy cultural attractions and marine namely traditional whaling which only use traditional tools such as peledang (wooden boat without an engine but using the screen)  and tempuling (which ends hooked spear made ​​of steel) used to stab the whale.

8. pasir putih beach  in mingar.

This place is a very interesting tourist attraction for visitors to conduct activities such as surfing beaches and surf beaches because it has a fairly high waves reaching 2-3 meters in West season and 1,5 - 2,5 meters during the dry season.

9. Lewolein beach.

Recreational beach is very beautiful and has a distinctive layout and panoramic compositions that can make visitors amazed. In the east coast there is a small promontory large mangrove trees and shady with scattered rocks, suitable for seating to watch the sunset from the summit of Mount Ile Ape. In the western stretches of white sand grayish with calm waves is perfect for bathing and sunbathing on the sand.

10.  Waterfalls Atawuwur.

In your tour (tour) to be held Lamalera travelers stop over (transit) to enjoy the beauty of a natural waterfall with a height of up to 30 meters, with a cool natural scenery, fantastic and fun.

11. Pasir Putih   Bean beach   Pasir Putih Bean beach  is a unique white sandbeaches in the form of fine crystals krsital stretching from west to east as far as ± 4-5 km by sea waves  rolling continuously and regularly broke. It is suitable for surfing and surfing. The beach is relatively gentle and safe/ calm for visitors who want to relax beach.

1.2. TOURISM  PLACES IN FLORES.

1. Koka beach, Maumere.

one of the most beautiful beaches in flores, it was a little far from the town of Maumere make this beach still awake "her virginity", this beach offers enjoyment for anyone's eyes that see, crystal clear water, white sand, surrounded by hills and there are several small islands in the vicinity make this beach to be one of the best places for photography in the area flores.

2. Danau Kelimutu, Ende

According to local belief, the colors on the lake Flores has the meaning of each and have a very powerful natural forces.

Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. The lake is colored red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of deceased parents.

The third area of ​​the lake is approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters. Boundary between the lake is narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters.

Flores region has established a National Wildlife Conservation Area since February 26, 1992.

3. Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is a beautiful little harbor at the western tip of the island of Flores and is the entrance to the Park. At sunset, Labuan Bajo offers a spectacular view when the small islands overlooking the harbor dramatic silhouette creates a magical effect.

With the increasing number of tourists visiting Komodo and Flores, increasing five-star hotel. In Labuan Bajo you will find travel agencies, dive operators, motor boats, liveaboards to bring you the Komodo National Park, or go diving in the pristine waters.

4. Komodo Island.

Maybe we've heard many news about Komodo Island. Moreover, last year the island located in flores  islands had entered into nomination 7 Wonders of the World.

but actually there is anything that is in Komodo Island is so so interesting and was elected to the 7 wonders of the world?

     1.  Pink Beach.

If we usually play on the sandy shore brown or white, this time we will find a beach with pink sand,and  There are only 7 pieces of pink sandy beaches in the world, one of them on the island of Komodo. The pink sand mixed blessing of white and red sand. The color red itself is said he came from a broken red coral fragments. Clearly, this beach is very clean and beautiful!.

   2. Komodo National Park.

Here we can see 277 species of animals which is a mix of animals coming from Asia and Australia. In addition, we are a hobby for snorkeling, here is also paradise for fish and coral reefs. There are at least 253 species of reef-building corals, 70 species of sponge, and 1,000 species of fish. That's where the live dugong, sharks, 14 species of whales, dolphins, and turtles.

   3. Ancient animal Komodo Varanus komodoensis alias.

Giant lizards including this ancient animal was first discovered in 1910 by Peter Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum Bogor. And the current population of Komodo dragons can only be found in Indonesia. On the island there are about 2,500 Komodo dragons tail included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.