Ternate Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Ternate City, North Maluku Province, Indonesia
About Ternate
Ternate is the seat of the Sultanate of Ternate. The nearby island ofTidorehas its own sultanate. The two sultanates have ruled much of the Maluku islands for centuries, and during the era of the spice trade, Ternate allied with the Dutch while Tidore allied with the Spanish and Portuguese. Like the other Maluku Islands, Ternate was the scene of vicious combat between European colonial powers intent on monopolizing the spice trade, and between those European powers and local rulers. The various conquerors left behind forts that can still be visited today. However, unlike in centuries past, Ternate and neighboring islands are no longer central to world trade, and are not among the best-known tourist destinations in Indonesia. Like everywhere else in untouristed Indonesia, people are very cu
Top Attractions in Ternate
Explore the best things to see and do in Ternate:
- ★Batu Angus
- ★Benteng Kalamata
- ★Benteng Oranje
- ★Benteng Tolukko
- ★Bobane Ici Beach
- ★Falajawa Beach
- ★Jikomalamo Beach
- ★Kastela Beach
Where to Eat in Ternate
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Maryam-1
- 🍴Papa Ron's Pizza
- 🍴Pasar Higienis
- 🍴Pondok Katu Ternate
- 🍴Rumah Makan Baghdad
- 🍴Rumah Makan Lilian
Where to Stay in Ternate
- 🏨Hotel Vista
- 🏨Muara Hotel and Mall Ternate
- 🏨Sahid Bela Ternate
- 🏨Wisma Aira
Ternate Travel Guide Sections
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