Banda Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island group in Indonesia
About Banda Islands
Once known as theSpice Islands, an epithet also applied to the entireMalukuarea, the Bandas were famous as a source of spices, especially nutmeg (buah pala). First colonized by the Portuguese, the Dutch soon wrested control of the islands and fought the Spice Wars with the British. In the Treaty of Breda in 1667, the British agreed to withdraw and gave up Pulau Run to the Dutch, partly in exchange for one small island on the other side of the world: New Amsterdam, now better known asManhattan. Since 2017, the local government is arranging a yearly 'Banda Folks Festival' in the month of November. Accommodation booking will be very tough for this period, and the past couple of years there were violent disagreement over the competitions results. There is a traditional boat race in Banda cal
Top Attractions in Banda Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Banda Islands:
- ★Climb Gunung Api
- ★Diving
- ★Island Walk
- ★Snorkeling
Where to Eat in Banda Islands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Belgica Cafe
- 🍴Harbor market
- 🍴Rumah Makan Nusantara
Banda Islands Travel Guide Sections
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