Blue lagoon of Pulau Ay, Banda Islands, Indonesia
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Blue lagoon of Pulau Ay, Banda Islands, Indonesia
Photographed here is Pulau Ay, a small but historically significant island. It is also popularly known as the Spice Island for its exceptional production of mace, nutmeg, pepper and cloves. Nutmeg was once one of the world's most sought-after commodities—and this tiny island in Indonesia's Banda Islands played a key role in its global trade. It once sparked global rivalries and deadly sea battles, influencing the geopolitical boundaries of the modern world.
Today, Pulau Ay is a place where reefs shine, nutmeg continues to thrive and history lingers in moss-covered forts. Visitors can snorkel along coral gardens, wander through spice groves and sit with locals as they dry mace under the sun. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on a longboat from Banda Neira and explore this island.
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