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The
Portuguese who reached this island in the 15th Century gave the name
Flores. 'Flores' means flowers, not by the Flowers grow on the land,
but beneath the sea: coral, fishes and other marine lifes. The most
beautiful coral reefs occur on the northern coast and western of the
Island. Flores is 1.5 hours from Bali by Air. The Island’s attractions
are: the three Colored Lakes KELIMUTU, mountains, rivers, valleys,
traditional villages, hand weavings, marine lifes and Komodo Dragons.
The best hotel on this island is Flores Sao Resort in Maumere,Komodo
Eco Lodge in Labuanbajo, while others are local lodges. Some have
clean room with inside bathrooms and sufficient for the adventurous
travelers. The most magnificent site is the three colored lakes of
Kelimutu volcano. Each lake is a different color: blue, green and
black. Other attractions include spectacular hand-woven textiles of
Maumere, Ende-Lio, Ngada, the traditional megalithic village of Bena
and other traditional villages in Ngada regency (Central Flores),
and "Komodo dragons". This Island is home to hundreds of
different ethnic groups who speak scores of languages, and is a sort
of transition point between the Malay and Negrito races
Let's explore Flores Island!

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