Flores Island

Flores **

One of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia, Flores is an astounding string of active and extinct volcanoes. The name is Portuguese for flowers, as the Portuguese were the first to colonize the island. They eventually sold it to the Dutch. The most notable feature of Flores is Catholicism; 95% of the population is catholic. The church dominates practically every tiny village however a small Muslim population lives on the coasts.

Lalbuan Bajo
A little town inhabited by fishermen, it lies at the extreme western part of Flores Island.

The town serves as the center of the tourism business and also as a jumping off point for trips to Komodo and Rinca islands.

It is a beautiful area for water skiing, wind surfing, fishing and snorkeling, along with many other activities involving the sea.

Sunset in Labuan Bajo

Sunset in Labuan Bajo

Lake Wawo Muda (Bajawa)

4 days tours from Labuan Bajo to Lombok pass through Rinca and the surrounding islands (also from Lombok to Labuan Bajo).

4 day tour boat trip

Bena
A small village with traditional architecture, the center of megalithic in Ngada.
It is many are traditional cultures performed.

Traditional architecture (Bena)

Kelimutu
Kelimutu is the name of the mountain which famous the "Three Color Lake", dark brown, light blue, and dark blue.

It is really a magic natural wonder, mysterious and dramatic sight can be found on top of the mountain.

It also is believed by the people who live around the lakes that the colors of these lakes sometimes change!

Three Color Lake

Traditional market in Flores

Whale hunting in Lamalera
(Lembata easten Flores)