Halmahera Island is the largest island in the Maluku region. own island shaped like the letter K so it looks like a miniature island of Sulawesi. With its white sandy beaches, pristine forests and spectacular Mount Mamuya looked amazing deals on these wonderful attractions. The island also has mountains and islands are still covered with forests.
Halmahera island is quite large and covers an area of over 17,000 km2 and is still sparsely populated. The island is the center of a large region, called Moro, covering Halmahera island and coastline and much closer to Morotai in the north. Halmahera is divided into five districts, namely the district of East Halmahera, South Halmahera district, the district of West Halmahera, North Halmahera regency and district of Halmahera Central
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Since the fifteenth century, the majority of the Halmahera region came under the control of the Sultanate of Ternate. In the mid 16th century, the island is home to the Portuguese Jesuit missions of the most popular is St. Francis Xavier (known as St. Francis Xavier). All Muslim countries in Ternate and Halmahera reject, then managed to expel the missionaries on the island in 1571. However, the Christian influence is still visible today, half of the population is Muslim and half Christian.
Halmahera Island has an important role during the Second World War. Here, too, America & Allied control of the Philippines and the Pacific Islands in the south. US General McArthur had also lived on an island near Daruba and planned air attack on Japan at that time. The American Daruba Airlfield has 7 tracks and still visible today. Many pe-explosive materials, ammunition and weapons were found in the shallow waters around the island.
In the southern part of Morotai, specifically in the Bay Area Tobello there are some vestiges of the era of World War II. Most work in the area of this island has a natural terrain is quite difficult, so you have not come here with a spirit of adventure. uncharted territory which is to create an atmosphere as "Robinson Crusoe," because there is absolutely no sign of life on coral islands are so beautiful and in the jungle.
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the most popular activity on the island of Halmahera exploring the beautiful waters. Dorume surf on the coast, the beach is popular with big waves, especially in December, which is the best time for surfing. In addition to its great waves, another attraction is here is because the beaches of beautiful sand under bright sun exposure because there is a grain metal belly.
Enjoy the scenery around Talaga Biru peaceful, this lake is a small natural pond with clear waters, located near the village of the district Galela Mamuya region. According to local legend, fairies descend from heaven to be able to swim here. Interestingly, each of the leaves of the surrounding trees falling in the pool always come adrift at the beach and let the crystal clear water.
There are also Dodola surrounded by white sandy beach with a large real links between nearby islands, such as Dodola Large & Small Dodola. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and crystal clear water make this a decent place to swim, snorkel, dive or just relax. Read also: What It Fun In Lake Tondano Monahasa
Telaga Biru Halmahera
visit to Japan WWII tunnels of Japan will take you here. down in history. Located between two villages Samuda Duma and the district of West Galela, the tunnel is a hiding place for the Japanese army during World War II. The tunnel contained in the own length Samuda Village of 20 meters and has several rooms that were once used for meeting rooms.
For a combination of nature and history, just visit the beach Sosol, Turkey often has dark sand and medium waves, making it a suitable place to relax and swimming. Also a time to see Tosimaru wreck, a Japanese cargo ship during World War II.
Dukono is one of three volcanoes the most active on the island of Halmahera and one of the most active in Indonesia. Just try to test your guts to climb a mountain that still mengelurkan smoke. The climb to the mountain usually starts from the village area Mamuya. You can find a position of the volcano, which could provide updated information on the status of the volcano, wearing a motorcycle on the mountain slopes can also be done. From there you have to walk about 2 hours through the forest and across several ravines until it reaches the lava crater in the area around the crater Dukono. Here you can find a place to camp for those who want to stay overnight in Dukono. In the camping area, the location of the crater could ditempauh only an hour away.
There are also Tobotobo Marine Park in the village Toboto the District Loloda and is very ideal for snorkeling or diving. Tobotobo also thousands of bats hanging in a row watching the mangrove trees and a swimming spot for white and blue pigeons. Read also: Selayar Island, The incredible vacation spots
You can also visit the Rorangane island that is one of the uninhabited islands in the region of the North Island of Halmahera, just 15 minutes from the port of Tobelo !. The beach of this island of calm, clear waters. white sand beach surrounds the whole of the island. In addition to offering a place to swim is good enough, the coral reefs at depths of 10 to 30 meters, so the location is ideal for diving.
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