MAUMERE PULAU FLORES INDONESIA

MAUMERE

PULAU FLORES

INDONESIA

Maumere is a seaport and one of a very few bigger townships of Flores Island. Back in the 17^th century it used to be a Portuguese center and it still is a catholic center established by the Portuguese Missionaries in the biggest Muslim Nation of Indonesia. Maumere has been destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami in 1992. Now rebuilt it still is a natural harbor and seaport.

A nearby fishing village is very much part of Maumere. Its inhabitants are Muslim. It is great to see Christian and Muslim population living together in harmony in Marmere.

However, it is not just the town that has an impact on visitors, not just the wonderful people that experienced the tragedy of an earthquake and tsunami, not the people that lost loved ones in that tragedy.

The scenic beauty of the north coast of Flores that leads to Maumere is unforgettable as well as its history. It is a coast of bays, hills and mountains, of colors on the water, amazing coral reefs teeming with fish. Every anchorage along the north coast of Flores offers excellent snorkeling.

The color splendor continues with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Maumere is a starting point for a trip to Kelimutu Volcano where a color splendor continues with Three-color crater lakes.

Flores is truly a picturesque island above and below its waters.