Saparua

Saparua is one of the Lease Islands in the Maluku archipelago in Indonesia.

Saparua Halal Travel Guide

Saparua from Duurstede Fort - View of Sapuaru from the Dutch FortSaparua is a popular getaway from nearby Ambon. Political unrest caused a dramatic drop in tourism in all of the Maluku islands, but before that, visitors found their way to Saparua pleasant beaches, coral reefs and historic Dutch fort all the time. Today, this island -the largest of the Lease Islands- is restoring its former tourist facilities and is being rediscovered as a fun destination in this part of Indonesia.

This is a mostly Christian islands with some 17 villages and about 32.000 inhabitants, making it the most populous of the Lease Islands. The most notable towns include Haria and Saparua city.

Travel to Saparua

The typical way in is (unsurprisingly) by boat. Starting in the early morning, several speed boats normally leave from Tulehu on the east side of the Leihitu pensinsula of Ambon. They usually arrive at the village of Haria on Saparua. Around noon there's a daily connection by wooden boat, stopping in Haria as well. This is also your only rather secure option when getting out, but to go back you'll need to catch the wooden boat as early as 6.30am in Haria. Note that there are no guarantees for speed boat connections and you may have to wait for a while or pay up and charter one, if you're in a hurry.

From Tulehu, a slow car-passenger ferry heads to the port close to Kulur, which is in the north-west of Saparua and mostly useful if you want to get to the beach there. The villages of Itawaka and Mahu also have irregular speedboat connections to Tulehu.

How to get around in Saparua

There are fairly good roads on the island, and share taxi's and motorcycle taxi's are a good way to get around.

What to see in Saparua

• Fort Duurstede - Benteng Duurstede - Free entrance This historic Dutch fort was established by the Dutch East Indies Company in 1691. In 1817 the fort was conquered by local leader Thomas Matulessi, or famously known as Pattimura, who had all the soldiers as well as the official Dutch Resident and his family killed. The fort has been recently restored and is open to visitors.

• Ouw - Several of the villages are nice enough to visit, but Ouw is one of the most interesting ones. It's the best place to see pottery makers at work and it has a small, half overgrown fort of its own. Quite unlike Fort Duurstede and the fort here has not been restored at all and some local residents live within its walls, but it has a nice forgotten glory vibe over it.

• Nolloth - Nolot -3.50458, 128.69665 - This village on the north-eastern corner of the island has a pretty church, dating back to colonial times. The sago-thatch roof has unfortunately been replaced by tin, but it's still a friendly and peaceful place.

Best things to do in Saparua

There are some good beaches on Saparua. If you're up for a day of swimming and sunbathing and you don't mind going through some trouble to get there, try the sandy beaches near Kulur or Laino Beach (beyond Haria). The village of Paperu has a dive resort, but there are diving opportunities elsewhere as well.

If you have an extra day or so, head to the tiny and almost deserted island of Pulau Molana, just off the coast of Saparua. Apart from some newly established bungalows and there's almost no-one here and the island has some fabulous beaches.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Saparua

Pottery is the main handicraft here, with the village of Ouw as the main centre.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Saparua

Saparua - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Saparua, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Saparua. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Saparua and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Saparua. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Saparua, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Saparua, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Saparua without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Saparua is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Saparua.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Penginapan Lease Indah In the centre of Kota Saparua Not located on the best beach, this place is not ideal if you want to go swimming or sunbathing, but in terms of views it's a nice location. It has different types of rooms.

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