Description
Banda Neira is an island in the Banda Islands, Indonesia. It is administered as part of the administrative Banda Islands District within the Central Maluku Regency in the province of Maluku. To the south is the main town of the same name, which is the largest town in the archipelago with around 7,000 inhabitants.
History
Fort Belgica was built in 1611 as the nutmeg trade headquarters.
Local Culture
Banda culture blends Arab Dutch Chinese and native Melanesian heritage.
Activities
- ✦ Explore Fort Belgica
- ✦ Snorkeling at Lava Flow
Culinary
Nutmeg jamBanda fish soup
Documentary
Gallery