PULAU
FLORES
INDONESIA
Flores,
island of flowers, named so by the Portugese in early 1500s is an
island of divers terrain accommodating many volcanoes and amazing
coastline of coral reefs. In fact, the rout to Flores from the west
has many islands famous for the diving sites, Pulau Padar with its
natural Pyramid being a popular diving spot.
Labuan
Bajo is the entry to Flores. It has a natural harbor with a
multitude of boats, many take visitors to Padar or Komodo or Rinja
that has a Nature Park where Komodo Dragons can be seen. There are
many islands scattered around Labuan Bajo making the harbor a safe
anchorage.
valleys
and sandy beaches. Some offshore islands are surrounded by coral
reefs. Thus sailing is slow and with care. However, anchorages are
well protected and snorkeling fabulous.
Flores
extends over some 200 nautical miles and sailing along its coastline
is a pleasure.
