Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Alor Island
 Your land base is laying on the north of Kepa Island, in the heart of Alor-Pantar strait, just 5 min to 1h30 from the dive sites.
There, you also will enjoy the quietness of this tiny island, and be spelled by the panoramic view on the strait with the sunset from your terrace.
Between the dives, just by walking down your bungalow you will appreciate the white sandy beaches of the west coast, walk all around the island or meet the small village on east coast. But you can also just relax in your bungalow, or have a look in the various style and language bookcase and the fish/sea life library.
The homestay has been built by local carpenters, with 8 Alor’s style bungalows made of natural material and thatch covered. Some of them have a nice terrace, and the other ones have a 360°view opened first floor, with a bedroom under the roof.
Sunda islands, far east of Indonesia.
A perfect spot to explore some of the world’s most exciting dive site,
the alorese traditional life style and the unspoiled nature
of these off the beaten track islands.
The passionate divers will be amazed by the gorgeous biodiversity of Alor reef, but you can also go to discover the authenticity of Alor and its so friendly people, or just enjoy the magic small beaches of Kepa and the simply comfortable and convivial life of the homestay.
Wish you a excellent stay in Alor !
The Alor islands archipelago is only an hour away from west-Timor’s main town Kupang.
For years Alor has been in relative isolation due to limited transport. Now, however, transport to and from Alor has improved considerably: there are regular boats and airline services.
So if you are looking for first class diving or a more authentic setting than the regular tourist scene, come to these beautifull islands to enjoy stunning sealife and coral gardens, tribal culture and general hospitality !
The Alor islands are surrounded by pristine blue waters, reputedly offering some of the wolrd’s most accessible reefs, drop-offs, caves and valleys, full of brightly colored corals, as well as a rich invertebrate and pelagic fish life, with hundreds of species of fish.
On land, you can find steep mountains, dry savannas as well as lush rainforest. Alor also offers a active volcano, various hot springs, and some hidden waterfalls …
These small, rugged and remarkably beautiful islands, dominated by jagged mountains and steep valleys, have divided the islands into many distinct ethnic groups. There is a wealth of interesting local culture, with strong traditional beliefs and some of the best ikat weaving in Eastern Indonesia.
A lot of villages on Alor still follow a traditional life-style, in these villages most houses are tree-tiered and thatch covered. You are guaranteed a friendly reception from the hosts which will be proud to show you around the villages.
The traditional dance, the lego-lego, is the heart and soul of Alorese society. This dance, where old and young dance hand in hand from sundown to sunset, can be seen all over Alor and people love it when visitors take part in the celebrations.
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