Morotai island

 

Morotai island located in the Halmahera Islands, which is included in the province of North Maluku, East Indonesia. Morotai is one of the outer islands in Indonesia. The extent of only 1,800 square kilometers, but like many people say, Morotai is 'small chili'. Beauty bite.

As the island is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Philippines, Morotai was used as a Japanese stronghold during World War II. After that, the island was taken over by Allied aircraft and used as a basis to attack the territory of the Philippines and East Borneo. But, long before it is in the 15th century and 16, Morotai was under the Sultanate of Ternate.

Therefore, it saves a lot of strokes island history. There are many war relics such as cave hideout, airstrip, also armored vehicles were still intact although rusty. One of the famous cave called Nakamura, who became the hiding place of the Japanese army after Morotai Island was taken over by the Allies. 'Nakamura' is derived from the name of the Japanese army itself, which supposedly hid there 30 years!

One of the nation's heritage of Japan's most famous is the wreck which sank in the Bristol Beuford depth of 40 meters, in the seas south of Morotai. The existence of this wreckage into an introduction for marine tourism in Morotai. Only that? Of course not!
Many people say, Morotai is 'Heaven in eastern Indonesia'. This refers to the underwater riches, with more than 25 point dive that serves a matchless beauty. There Tanjung Wayabula, Dodola Point, Stone Screen Point, Cape Sabatai Point, until Saminyamau. Everything is amazingly beautiful, with dark blue crystal clear waters. Infinite marine life, living among the coral reefs and maintained traces shipwreck.

The natural beauty of the island of Morotai is not only reflected in the bottom of the sea, but also on its land. Vast expanse of white sand ready to spoil anyone's eyes who set foot on it. Panoramic sunrise and sunset become one of the most anticipated moments of travelers, who apparently still rare to come there.