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Perfect moment: Sunset at Nemberala Beach on Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara. (JP/Ayu Saptarika)
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ote Island in East Nusa Tenggara offers outstanding beaches with perfect waves, making it well known among surfers across the globe. But this is not its only charm.
The island also boasts many incredible panoramas, traditional crafts and food.
Surrounded by the Timor Sea and the Indian Ocean, Rote's tropical climate makes staying there feel exotic. The island is accessible from the East Nusa Tenggara capital, Kupang, via sea or air transportation.
Not many people crowd the streets of the 1,200-square meter island because most of them are on the beaches to surf the surrounding ocean’s waves.
In just three days, tourists can easily visit up to six beaches because there are no traffic jams on the island. The access roads are winding and sometimes travelers have to go through village pathways to reach the island’s beaches or other amazing places.
Beaches are everywhere on Rote and each of them has its own unique features. Each beach has different coastline rocks, sea water color and wave characteristics. Some of them are in very remote areas and with limited telecommunications service, hiring a local guide who knows the way is very advisable.
In the center of the island is the city of Ba’a, where you can find most of the offices, markets, schools and other public places.
