- Palau: where is the “exotic kingdom of Oceania”?
- How to get to Palau?
- Holidays in Palau
- Dive sites in Palau
- Souvenirs from Palau
The answer to the question "Where is Palau?" anyone who wants to meet tropical fish during diving dives, breathe in the aroma of exotic flowers and orchids while walking through tropical gardens and forests, see a huge number of jellyfish that cannot sting on Lake Medusa. Not the best time to visit Palau is May-November, when the islands are prone to the rainy season, so it is best to rest there in December-April.
Palau: where is the “exotic kingdom of Oceania”?
The state of Palau, with an area of 459 square kilometers, consists of more than 320 islands (Kayangel, Peleliu, Sonsorol, Tobi, Koror), of which only nine are inhabited. The highest point in the country is the 215-meter mountain Ngerchelchauus.
Palau is 800 km away from Indonesia and the Philippines; is an island state (associated with the United States), the location of which is the Philippine Sea (Pacific Ocean). Palau (capital - Ngerulmud) is divided into Melekeok, Ngarhelong, Ngival, Airai, Peleliu, Koror and other states (there are 16 in total).
How to get to Palau?
Palau and Russia are not united by direct flights, therefore, with Korean Air, Russians will make transfers in Seoul (passengers will travel on board Asiana Airlines) or with Qatar Airways in Manila (tourists will travel to their final destination with Continental Airways Micronesia). On average, connecting flights take about 17.5 hours.
Holidays in Palau
Vacationers in Palau will be interested in the 18-meter Ngardmau waterfall (to admire this water stream, you need to delve into the jungle as part of a trekking tour or during a trip in an open trailer; in the vicinity of the waterfall you will be able to find basalt blocks and artificial terraces - what is left of ancient civilizations), Koror (in the former capital of Palau, it is worth examining the exhibits of the National Museum in the form of a 5-meter crocodile head, nautical maps, carvings, Japanese military equipment from World War II and others, as well as admire the show of trained dolphins in the corresponding center), Kayangel (the main activities on the island are diving, hiking, purchasing bags and baskets woven from pandanus leaves from local craftsmen), Babeldaob (guests will be able to enjoy the hilly green landscape, view basalt monoliths, relax on freshwater lakes, in particular on Lake Ngardok, and sandy beaches; diving enthusiasts should pay attention to the dive site Teshio Maru, where it will be possible to study the sunken 98-meter Japanese ship, near which Napoleon fish and parrots swim), Kloulklabed (here is the tomb of the 1st President Haruo Remeliik and a monument to the Battle of Peleliu), the Rock Islands (removed from the capital only by 35 km and offer everyone to go diving (for divers, the 300-meter Ngemelis wall, which was chosen by black corals, sponges and gorgonians, is of interest), to explore ancient petroglyphs and caves where there are stalactites and underground channels).
Dive sites in Palau
- Short Drop-Off: to see an ancient cephalopod (Nautilus), it is advisable to use the services of local guides, who, before diving, lower a cage with a bait to a depth of 150-200 meters, raising it to a depth of 10-12 meters in the morning. the divers will take a photo of the mollusk, the guide will release it.
- Siaes Tunnel: Experienced divers who dive to a depth of 27 meters will find themselves in a 17 meter wide tunnel where they will be able to meet stingrays, sharks, hawk fish, turtles and quranks.
- Blue Corner: divers will meet whitetip and reef sharks, turtles, napoleon fish, hammerhead shark, dogtooth tuna, sea devils (manta rays), eagle rays, barracudas.
- Big Drop-Off: This wall is interesting for the soft corals, clown fish, sea fans, butterfly fish living around it.
Souvenirs from Palau
In Palau, it is advisable to get souvenirs from coral, wickerwork, figurines from a tortoise shell (in order to avoid problems at customs, souvenirs should be bought in specialized stores and shops).
