Flores is the most interesting and beautiful island. Long hidden in the shadows of its more famous neighbor, Bali. Flores located in the eastern part of Nusa Tenggara, this beautiful island comes from Portuguese language which means “flower”. An island with natural beauty that fascinates and attracts anyone who comes here. Flores is closely related to the Portuguese who first set foot in the 16th century. Colonial powers influenced Flores’ history, particularly the Portuguese and Dutch. The Portuguese arrived first on Flores and established a Catholic mission whose impact is still felt significantly. Until now, Catholicism is the majority religion in Flores, in contrast to most parts of Indonesia where the majority of the population is Muslim. Its natural beauty makes Flores now a tourist destination that is not only popular among domestic tourists, but also foreign tourists. In Flores you can go on adventures, diving, ecotourism and mountain climbing, interspersed with visits to prehistoric heritage sites, traditional villages and cultural events. Discover the world’s most exotic underwater life on the island of Flores!
How To Get There?
Flights from Denpasar or Labuan Bajo to Flores take around 1 hour. Meanwhile, Garuda Indonesia only flies Jakarta-Kupang (on the island of Timor) from there you can continue with local flights to Flores.
List Of Tourist Attractions that Can Be Found in Flores
1.LABUAN BAJO
Place to the ancient animal Komodo, the largest lizard in the world which you can only find in Indonesia, namely Komodo Island or/in Rinca Island. Apart from the uniqueness of the Komodo dragon, Labuan Bajo also has beautiful underwater tourism and is a favorite among divers.
2.EXLORING THE BEAUTY OF THE BEACHES IN FLORES
Flores has several famous beaches such as Pink Beach on Komodo Island, Koka Beach in Sikka, and Waecicu Beach in Labuan Bajo. These beaches have soft white sand, clear sea water and diverse marine life.
3.LAKE KELIMUTU
The Lake Kelimutu is a beautiful lake located at the top of Mount Kelimutu. This lake is famous for its unique natural phenomenon, it has three lakes with different water colors that can change over time. The Lake Kelimutu phenomenon is influenced by the mineral content in the lake and volcanic activity. The color of the lake can change to red, blue or green creating a very beautiful and mysterious view.
4.TRADITIONAL BENA VILLAGE
Come to the Bena traditional village. This village, which is located in Ngada Regency, is one of the traditional villages which still maintains its megalithic culture. This village is a silent witness to ancient civilization with uniquely shaped traditional houses planted by the Ngada tribe. You can see firsthand how traditional society lives with traditional rituals that are still carried out today. Bena Village also has stunning natural views from Mount Inerie which is a magnificent backdrop.
