Rote Island is a beautiful island in the eastern part of Indonesia. The island is
so beautiful that it will make you amaze once you step on the island for the
first time. It has natural beauty since the island is considered to be a virgin
island. There are not many modern development touch in this island.
Hence, when you are in this island, you will see traditional way of life, cultures and unique local people. The local people are able to manage their way of life and culture, even when a few modernization starts to influence the life in this island. Rote manages to maintain their unique culture and way of life.
Hence, when you are in this island, you will see traditional way of life, cultures and unique local people. The local people are able to manage their way of life and culture, even when a few modernization starts to influence the life in this island. Rote manages to maintain their unique culture and way of life.
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Location
Rote Island is situated
in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
The island is part of the lesser Sunda Islands. It is situated about 500 km of
the northeast of Australian coast. You
can reach the island by boat from Larantuka in Flores or from Kupang in Timor.
It take about one hour and a half by speed ferry, and 4 to 5 hours by regular
ferry. The two ferries leave from different harbors, however they have the same destinations, i.e. Pantai Baru at Rote
Island. When you arrive at the island, you will not find many transportations. There are only bemos which
will take you around the island. You will have to pay about Rp15,000 to
Rp50,000 to get around the island.
Activities
Actually, there are many activities you
can do when you visit Rote Island. You
can have a great adventure in this island. Getting around an learn many things
will leave you a good memory from this island. You can learn about the local
people and do some researches in this island. You can see the traditional way
of life of the local people. Besides
that, you can do water activities, like surfing.
Surfing can be done at surfing points like Nembrala at the western part of Rote
Ndao island. This is one of the best tourist destinations in Rote. You can also
visit various beaches like Oeseda Beach, Topo Beach, Oelaba Beach, Ba'a Beach, and
Roti Beach. All of the beaches are beautiful.
Accommodations
Rote
Island is one of the most remote island in East Nusa Tenggara. You will not
find many hotels or resorts as you can find in Bali. However, you can find one
good resort to stay, i.e. Nemberala Beach Resort. It is situates in Nemberala Delha, East Nusa Tenggara in this island. The
resort has satisfying services. Many guests who ever visit Rote suggest that
this resort is recommended. You will have adequate services. You can find
complete facilities here, including comfortable rooms and good menu in their
restaurants. Nemberala is one of the best resorts in this island. Try this
resort, but if you have tight budget, you can find cheaper lodges available
plenty in this island.
The island is amazingly beautiful. You
can enjoy the beauty of its virgin nature. Rote Island should be your main
destination when you travel to East Nusa Tenggara.
