5 Best Places to Visit in Maluku
Maluku is also known as the Moluccas and in the days of old also went by the colorful moniker ‘the Spice Islands’. For years explorers tried to find the elusive islands in search of the delights grown here such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace, and although Maluku is no longer one of the main producers of spices in Indonesia it still makes a great trip if you are looking to visit one of the less-explored parts of this amazing archipelago.
Located to the east of Sulawesi, Maluku sprawls across to the Arafura Sea close to Papua making it one of the most remote places to visit in Indonesia. ‘Maluku’ is the name given to a range of islands here but within this you will also find clusters of smaller islands that make up their own tiny archipelago. The main reasons to visit include the chance to check out several gorgeous national parks as well as enjoy some of the best diving in this part of the world. The waters here are crystal clear and bursting with marine life, and if you like history then you can also check out some of the historic gems in the area, many of which date from the Second World War.
- Ambon
- Pulau Seram
- Tanimbar Islands
- Ternate
- Manusela National Park
