Tidore is one of the cities in North Maluku province, which has been famous since colonial era because of its cloves and nutmegs. The first Europeans which came to Tidore are Spanish sailors in 1512. Tidore also became a struggle by the Portuguese and the Dutch. This city is wealth of historical and cultural heritage along with its marine which is very attractive for tourism.
Some attractions in Tidore:
1. Climbing the Peak of Kie Matubu
For adventure lovers, the peak of Kie Matubu, which is known as Mount Tidore, is very interesting because it presents a remarkable beauty. The mountain is also the highest mountain in North Maluku province with an altitude of 1,730 meters above sea level. Read More >>
2. Fort Tore and Tahula
Fort Tore and Tahulu is located in quite high land. In this place, you can clearly see the city and the beauty of the sea along with Halmahera Island. However, it is quite difficult to get there. You have to slightly expend your energy to climb up the stairs to this fort. However, all your hard work will pay off when you arrive at this fort because of its beauty. Read More >>
Failonga Island is an uninhabited small island in Tidore island. However, the island is amazingly beautiful with fine white sand and crystal clear sea, make the island is so interesting to visit. To get to this island, you have to rent a speedboat, either from Ternate Island or Tidore Island.
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Sumber: @dhe_gea 4. Cobo Beach Cobo beach is located in the northern island of Tidore. On this beach, you can see the island of Halmahera. This place is also very suitable to see the beauty of sunrise and sunset. Cobo beach is crowded by people during holidays. It is located about 25 km from the city center. Read More >> 5. Maitara Island Marine Park (Cape Tongowai) Maitara Island (Rp. 1,000 Island) is only 20 minutes from Ternate Island by speedboat. Maitara Island is a small island in between Tidore and Ternate. Almost the entire circumference of this island is dominated by white sandy beach and wonderful underwater world in front it, with varieties of fish and corals that is still well preserved.That is why this place is perfect for diving or snorkeling. Read more >>  6. Mare Island - House for Dolphins On Mare Island sea, you can see dolphins attractions. However, the attractions can only be seen in the morning or late afternoon, at about 6 p.m. But, for better view you, can watch the attractions at 6 a.m. when the sun is bright. Beside the dolphin attraction, you can also visit the island. Read more >>  7. Ake Sahu Beach Ake Sahu beach is very unique because it has hot spring on its seashore. While soaking, you can enjoy the beauty of the sea. There are also some gazebos for visitors to rest. Read more >> 8. Luku Cileng Waterfall This waterfall is located in Golili Village, Kalaodi Sub-district, East Tidore District. Cileng means cold. This location is quite difficult to reach. You can go to the village by motorcycle, but the conditions of the road is poor. It is not suggested to carry two people on a motorcycle. Luku Cileng waterfall has its own beauty. The rate of flow of this waterfall is frequently changed, depending on the season.  9. Goheba Waterfall This waterfall is located on hills in Kalaodi Sub-district, Tidore District. This site is crossed by a river flow surrounded by beautiful rocks and green trees along with melodious birdsongs. The access to this place is quite good. The mileage is about 1 hour from Port Rum, Tidore by using motorcycle or car.  10. Rum Beach This beach is located in North Tidore District with a distance of about 19 km from the city center. This beach is composed of small rocks, fine sand, and clear sea water. This beach is just 5 minutes from Port Rum.  11. The Museum of The Sultanate of Tidore "Sonyine Malige" Sonyine Malige Museum is the only museum showcasing historical relics of the Sultanate of Tidore. Various collections can be found in this museum. For you who love to learn about history, you have to go to this museum when visiting Tidore. Read more >>  12. Fishing Tour in Woda Island Woda Island offers you an attractive fishing tour. Beside fishing, visitors can also walk around Woda Island which still has many relics of the residents who had moved to Halmahera Island. Read more >>  13. Gurabunga Village Generally, Tidore has hot climate. However, Gurabunga Village is the only village in Tidore Island which has cool air because it is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Colorful flowers growing in the yard of the residents beautify this lovely clean village. Read More >>  Other Attractions There are some other attractions in Tidore, such as: *Tugu Pendaratan (Monument of Landing) "Sebastiano De Elaco", the Spanish who found Soasio City, The Capital of Tidore. *Topo Village for agrotourism, this village is located in quite high land so we can see the beautiful view of the sea and the islands around it. *Tugu Uang Seribu Rupiah (Monument of 1,000 Rupiah) located in Maitara Island. Tidore Festival Tidore Festival is held every year, which become a folk festival and also to celebrate the anniversary of Tidore Islands in April who reaching 900s year-old. Tidore Festival shows the traditional and typical culture of Tidore that makes its tourism more interesting to visit. Read More >>  Culinary Tour Culinary tour in Tidore is somewhat similar to Ternate typical food. Some restaurants of Tidore Specialties which quite famous can be found as below: *RM Waroeng Alriska It is located on Jalan A. Yani, in front of Kantor Dinas Perindagkop dan UKM Tidore building. In this restaurant, you can find some dishes with ingredients like fish, eggplants, coconut milk banana, etc. In addition, there is also papeda (sago). *RM Ratu Sayang This restaurant is located at the seaside, in Soasio City. There are also some tables behind the house. It is better to pick the table behind the house because you can enjoy the scenery of the sea and Halmahera Island. The food like Gohu Ikan, Papeda, and other dishes such as grilled fish with sambal dabu-dabu, bananas and stewed cassavas, pisang coe (stewed of mashed banana with coconut milk and flour). Gohu ikan is quite like Japanese sashimi, which is raw fish splashing with hot coconut oil. Papeda is made of sago or cassava that looks like glue and served with yellowed fish soup, vegetables and so on. The way to take papeda is unique, using one chopstick in the right hand and the other one in the left hand then roll and pull it. The typical foods of Tidore which are different from other North Maluku areas are Tidore layer cake, bilolo cake, mam raha, tela gule dan uge ake. Souvenirs Tourists can buy typical souvenirs of Tidore, such as: batik Tidore, handicrafts, and typical Tidore food and beverages. Accomodation There is only one hotel in Tidore, namely Hotel Seroja with affordable room of a twin bed and air-conditioning. If you search for the cheaper one, there are also no air-con room (with fan). The hotel is located 30 minutes from Port Rum. Besides, there is a guest house owned by the goverment of Tidore Islands. Transportation Tidore does not have airport. Thus, for you who come from outside North Maluku province, first you have to fly to Sultan Babullah Airport in Ternate Island. There are some direct flights from Jakarta, Makassar, Ambon and Manado. From the airport, you have to go to Port Bastiong for about 20 minutes by vehicles. From the port, there are two sea transportations heading to Port Rum in Tidore i.e. ferry and speedboat. Tidore Island is close, by speedboat it only takes 10 minutes. There are some public transportations in Tidore such as mikrolet (mini van), becak motor/bentor (motor pedicab), and ojek (motorcycle). Or, you can rent a car which can be found in Port Rum. |
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