12 Things To Do in Atauro Island

12 Things To Do in Atauro Island

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12 Things To Do in Atauro Island

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  1. Enjoy the Peace and Tranquillity … of a naturally beautiful, simple and unspoiled part of the world: walk, swim, read, sleep, meditate, dream, eat fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and fresh seafood; breathe fresh, fresh air.
  2. Snorkel in Clear, Warm Water … and see an amazing pristine underwater world of incredible diversity – coral and fish and hundreds of other marine creatures. Instagram / @compassdiving
  3. Glide Across the Water in an Outrigger … watch fishermen catching fish using spears in the traditional way (maybe learn to do it yourself!). See pods of dolphins, migratory whales; visit villages and beaches around the coast, see another way of life.
  4. Climb to the Highest Peak on Atauro … the summit of the sacred Mt. Manucoco (997m) – pass through grasslands and rainforests, mountain villages and traditional gardens.
  5. Hike Around the Coast … or over the hills to the west coast of Atauro with its sparkling white crushed coral beaches and close to shore reef gardens; stay in remote villages as guests of local communities and see traditional craftwork being made.

Go fishing … with lure, line or rod (bring your own) or try the traditional way with a spear. Bring back your fish or squid or lobster to be roasted over hot coals by yourself or Snr Jonico, our Tua Koin cook. Instagram / @alivaughton 7. Ride a bicycle … along the east coast of the island, bicycles can be hired at Tua Koin from Vila to Akrema on the northern tip. 8. Learn basket-weaving … from the Makili or Macadade women and take home your own basketware. 9. Go bird-watching … along the coast and in the hills. We can supply a list of identified Atauro birds some of which are exclusive to the island. 10. Play in the lagoon in a dug-out canoe … learn how to paddle and direct it out to the reef. 11. Go scuba-diving … on some of the best and untouched coral reefs in the world (we can arrange diving trips with diving companies from Dili). Instagram / @heart_of_the_sea95 12. At night … listen to the ancient traditional singing of the elders or the music of the young people (by request); go to Makili by outrigger in the moonlight to see traditional dancing OR just amuse yourself in an old-fashioned way – strum guitar, play board games or sit on a deserted beach watching a golden moon rise out of the sea. More photos of Atauro on Instagram . Latest Posts Charles Sturt University Student Gains Valuable Insights from Timor-Leste Agriculture Study Tour Timor-Leste Acts Against Potential Human Trafficking: Prevents Youths Traveling to Cambodia Timor-Leste President Advocates for India as Permanent Member of Reformed UN Security Council Over 100 Displaced by Heavy Rains in Dili, Timor Leste Timor-Leste and WFP Join Forces to Support Pregnant and Lactating Women