Riung 17 National Park PDF Print E-mail
riung-flores.jpgRiung 17 Pulau or also known by Riung 17 national park is an archipelago totaling 17 islands located in Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.  Administratively, Riung 17 Island is located in the subdistrict Riung, Ngada district. This area situated approximately 70 km north of Bajawa, Ngada capital. If talk about tourism, Riung 17 Island it has everything, the visitors who come to Riung 17 dub it’s an underwater paradise in Eastern Indonesia.

Riung 17 national park is an underwater paradise unspoiled. This island group consists of small islands and atolls lies ahead the Riung Bay, underwater nature in Riung Island also rich with biodiversity. In addition, the hilly area around Riung is inhabited by giant lizards Riung specific. Locals call it “Mbou”, in scientific language, Riung’s lizard called Varanus Riungensis.

Riung marine tourism stretched out from Toro Padang in the west to sebalah Pangsar Island on the east side. Overall, the region’s periodic rainfall is low approximately 400 mm. However, the strength of his charm does not fade away just because of low rainfall. In addition to blue bay, Riung also awarded by verdant hills.

For nature lovers, the exploration this region on horseback is an unforgettable experience. Moreover, on the plains beneath the hills there are habitats Lizards that thrilling. Not far from here, there are number of ancient village which was built from the Megalithic era. From all over Riung islands, there are several islands that have high tourism value such as, Batang Island and Meja Island. In Batang Island you can find red flowers which lay at depth of 10 meters of the ocean.

After passing through these depths, divers can see the sea flower charm attached to the massive boulder. Shape, color and beauty to resemble red roses, no wonder many people call it the Rose of the Sea. Do not leave Riung, just because fatigue to admire the sea rose. Go on an adventure to the Meja Island Table, or Tembaga Island. Acrapora stretch of reef, interlude by soft corals, sea fans and emit beautiful colors that reassuring. Sea fan and acrapora is distinctive blend that only found Meja Island.

Without both, perhaps, the island will lose its identity. If observed, acrapora corals in this island resemble the table. There are still many other attractions, many more the charm that have not been called. Riung 17 Island is too short if only recognized through publicity, brochures, booklets, or other promotional displays. The most sensible way to recognize and admire Riung is to come. Do not worry, acquainted with Riung 17 Island will not be in vain.