Banda Island: Wealth eastern Indonesia

Hay travelers, come stop by my country, there are a lot of cool places, interesting and very beautiful that you deserve to go. Especially for you newlyweds who want a honeymoon, or do you like to make a trip or adventure, Come visit Banda island Maluku, Indonesia.

If yesterday we've been struggling on the island of Sulawesi and surrounding, next let us go to the eastern part of Sulawesi, yap, Maluku islands. Lots of tourist attractions both natural tourism or cultural tourism contained in the Maluku islands, one of which is that we will discuss today, namely Banda Island.


 Attraction

 Since the first century AD, the Banda islands have become the sole producer of spices like nutmeg and mace. Banda islands visited by many ships from China, India, and Arabic. This spice is very valuable and sold at a huge advantage in the world market at that time.

Banda society is based on the natural resources spices, and finally changed after the Dutch monopolized the spice trade in the world.

  Although it has a great reputation, Banda Island only a collection of small islands consisting of three large islands and seven smaller islands. The islands are perched on the brink of the deepest undersea Indonesia, Banda Sea. The waters here can reach depths of over 6,500 meters.

 The two largest islands, namely Banda Besar and Naira, overgrown lot nutmeg tree. The third island, Gunung Api or 'peak of fire' is an active volcano. In the waters around these islands you'll find some of the most spectacular underwater park. You can enjoy the beauty of coral and colorful fish, swimming in crystal-clear water, diving, snorkeling, or even just sightseeing alone is sufficient to satisfy the desire of your nautical traveled.

  Located 132 km southeast of Ambon, the islands are isolated areas but very beautiful. With the colorful coral reefs, warm ocean waters, and exotic marine life. Banda is a paradise for divers from around the world to explore a the most isolated dive sites and are very experienced in the world.

 Currently, Banda had bewitched the divers, sailors and cruise ships from around the world with its natural beauty. Both above and below the sea, the beauty of Banda can be compared with the beauty of Raja Ampat in Papua, a haven of other marine tourism in East Indonesia.

 Banda Islands is one of the tourist destinations of Indonesia's most popular for divers. Both expert and novice divers. All can dive from the shallow lagoon between Bandaneira and Gunung Api to the vertical walls of Hatta Island. No matter where you go around here, it will find a stunning tropical scenery, a remarkable history, friendly locals, and a variety of unspoiled coral reefs.

 Scuba diving is relatively new here, but already an expert diver does not have to work hard to find beauty. Underwater around Ambon and the nearby island of Saparua have some dive sites with a worldwide reputation. As you explore the underwater surface then you will see everything from sharks, large turtles, napoleon wrasse fish, giant grouper, tuna, rays mobula, redtooth triggerfish, various species of whales, spinner dolphins, and close relatives lobster large, to tame reef fish or fish endemic ambon scorpionfish.

 Location

 Banda Islands located at 132 KM southeast of Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.

 Access 

 To reach this island, if you dai abroad, the easiest way to go to Banda is begin to Ambon. Ambon is the capital of Ambon Island, located 132 km north of Banda. To reach Ambon you can fly directly from Denpasar-Bali which transit in Ujung Pandang. From Ambon, to get to the Banda Islands, you can rent a small plane or use Merpati Airlines that fly to Banda Neira. Not available round-trip flight. Flight back to go through the Banda Neira. Flights operated once a week or every two weeks. Therefore, this place is a wonderful attraction that is silent yet very ideal. 

Alternatively you can cross the Banda Sea by ferry. Pelni provide ferry twice a week with the boat KM Ciremai from Ambon to Bandaneira. Make sure you double check the schedule for unexpected changes.

  Facilities and accommodation

 For facilities that are available in this region is quite comfortable, you can shop local souvenirs here, traditional food, or snacks. Most of the food in Banda is a traditional food.

Here the available local souvenirs made from leftover seafood. The souvenirs can be very interesting even though large. Pearls of Banda is a wonderful souvenir to take home.

 Not too many hotels around the Banda Islands. The biggest hotel is located right on the white sandy beach. You can stay in a small hotel or inn with the best service at the same affordable price. It is also a good reason for you to stay longer in Banda. Maulana Hotel is a luxurious hotel in Banda Islands. Princess Diana, Mick Jagger, and Jacques Cousteau stayed in this hotel room number 40. There is also an en-suite bathroom overlooking the pearl factory. Please contact +62,911,210 24.
 
 However, living in a ship is an ideal way to explore the Banda. You can also choose to stay on the yacht for 7-14 days. Staying on the ship is cheaper and it takes time, especially if you want to explore the dive sites as possible. Check into a travel agent to get the best package.

 Come to the island of Banda and visit by your secrets stored in Indonesia's East. Although flights here are not frequent but your waiting will pay off with the ideal beauty of this tropical paradise.

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