Crystal clear seawater, sandy beaches, and lush forests. Misoo Island is indeed the perfect tropical paradise one could ever ask for. Located in the Misool district, this island is one of the four islands which belong to the Raja Ampat archipelago.
As widely known, Raja Ampat is most likely the top-tier travelling destination for every single traveller who loves to explore the beauty of Papua. Accordingly, Misool Island provides the best hideaway scapes to fulfil your needs.
The Splendor of Misool Island
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This remote island is located off the West Coast of Papua. It is also directly adjacent to the Seram Sea, known as the lane of various sea creatures, from small fishes to whales.
The island is surrounded by hills, dense forests, and mangrove swamps, strengthening the tropical vibes. Once you visit this island, you will be amazed at how green and lush this island is.
Moving on to the east and west sides of the island, a maze of limestone jutting out into the turquoise-coloured sea gallantly. The fabulous sea-view is completed with the appearance of white sand beaches and mangrove forests alongside them.
Must-visit Spots in Misool Island
When you visit Misool Island, you should experience the island to the fullest by visiting these tourist attractions. Don’t get it wrong; this island provides you with many different places with splendid views. Check out the list.
- Lenmakana Lake
Aside from its stunning natural scenery, Misool Island is also infamous for its unique marine life, including stingless jellyfish found in Lenmakana Lake.
According to past research, the lack of predators for the jellyfish species on this island is due to the isolated condition of the habitat. This condition has led to evolution for the jellyfish, which resulted in the stingless jellyfish.
- Karawapop “Love” Lake
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The next must-visit spot on the island is the heart-shaped Karawapop “Love” Lake, which perfectly lives up to its name. The locals also call this place the Love Lake, Love Bay, or even Love Lagoon.
Before getting here, you have to prepare your stamina to climb onto the top of a hill which takes approximately 30 minutes. Also, you have to be extra careful because the road is quite steep.
- Harfat Peak
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If you want to see the majestic scenery of the island from a wider angle, climbing up to the Harfat Peak is the right choice. Moreover, the spot is located near the Karawapop area.
As a matter of fact, Harfat Peak was named after two local public figures, Harun Sapua and Fatma. Basically, they are the founders of Harfat Peak.
Not only can you witness the beauty of this island from the higher spot, but you can also see various unique flora up there. One of them is a pitcher or as known as Nepenthes.
- Balbulol Lagoon
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The name Balbulol is a combination of the word “balbul”, which is a type of octopus, and “lol”, which means “a lot”. The locals believe that many octopuses live beneath the Balbulol Lagoon water.
There are a lot of fun activities you can do in this lagoon, such as swimming or snorkelling. The currents of the water are relatively calm. Therefore, it is safe for the visitor who wants to jump into the water and see the exciting living creatures down there.
Visiting this tropical paradise is a perfect choice for you, especially if you are into natural tourism. Every single spot is ready to be explored, from beaches to the lagoon, lake to peak, fishes to reefs, every single place is prepared to be explored.
