The capital city of Sikka is Maumere, with a population of about 50,000. The town used to be famous for its reefs in the Gulf of Maumere which used to be one of the finest diving sites in the world. Sadly, the sites are now marred due to chemical and bomb fishing. Maumere’s airport, the...
Ngada and Nagekeo is one of the oldest regencies in Flores. Formed in 1958, it was later split into two in 2007, forming the Nagekeo regency. There are a few megalithic sites in this region, which are tentatively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The capital city of Ngada and...
East Flores The East Flores regency is located at the very eastern tip of Flores, together with the islands of Adonara and Solor. It was established in 1958 with Larantuka as its capital, known also as the City of 1000 Churches, Naples of the Orient, Italy of Flores and Spain of the...
West Manggarai Labuan Bajo is located here in West Manggarai. It is the gateway to the Komodo National Park as well as several other smaller islands around it. In recent years, thanks to active promotional activities, the area has seen a considerable increase in tourism. What used to be a...
Flores is a haven for various tribes with their own languages and religions, whose unique cultures and traditions are of major interests to tourists both local and foreign. Each tribe expresses itself di erently and with a variety of traditional dances owned by each di erent region. In...
