Kei Kecil: Beaches, Caves and Local Cuisine

Kei Kecil offers a range of different experiences for a trip: white-sand beaches, a water-filled cave, a waterfall by the sea, as well as cultural and culinary offerings. If you are looking for hotels on Kei Kecil, you can start by deciding which themes you want to shape your stay. The places featured here provide practical guidance, from beach characteristics and swimming and diving to local foods and drawings from an earlier time.

Beaches with Distinctive Character

Ngurbloat is in the village of Ngilngof on Kei Kecil and is considered to have some of the finest white sand of any beach in Indonesia. Its long, gently sloping shoreline further defines the beach. Activities there include beach volleyball, soccer, building sandcastles and relaxing on the sand. Ngurbloat can therefore be appreciated both for the character of its shore and for its range of beach activities.

Ohoidertawun Beach has very soft white sand. Compared with other beaches in Maluku, it has the longest tidal zone. At low tide, the beach expands into a very wide area. Compared with Ngurbloat, its distinctive feature is the extensive beach area at low tide; Ngurbloat is characterized by its gently sloping shoreline and the activities available there.

Cave Waters and Nature in Evu

Goa Hawang is a water-filled cave with very clear water, through which the cave floor is visible. The water comes from the river that flows from the Evu spring, the largest spring in the Kei Archipelago. The cave is also connected to the sea by an underground river. Visitors swim and dive there. Check local conditions before entering the water.

In the village of Evu, a waterfall plunges directly into the sea; this natural phenomenon is considered a special attraction for visitors. The natural bathing spot Pemandian Air Alami Ohoi Evu is an attraction in Desa Wisata Evu. Visitors come there to swim and relax. Evu thus offers different water experiences: the waterfall by the sea and the natural bathing spot, while Goa Hawang is distinguished by its clear cave water and its connection to the sea.

Culture and Local Specialties

The old drawings in Goa Luvat depict everyday life and religious activities from an earlier time. For travelers who want to explore culture as well as coastal and aquatic landscapes, the cave offers a different focus.

You can also find local foods in several places. At Desa Wisata Ohoililir, typical specialties of the Kei Islands are available, including bananas fried in enbal batter and seafood with shellfish. In Ngilngof, embal is one of the local dishes; it is sold alongside other creative-economy products at Pusat Desa Woma. At Ohoidertawun Beach, women from the village sell typical foods of the Kei Islands. The culinary options therefore range from named specialties and embal to food sold on the beach.

Excursions and Getting There

The “Hopping Island” nature excursion is offered in Letman, and there is also a package for traditional water sports. As availability may change, check in advance whether these offerings will be available during your visit. Yeer Teran Ratut is also being developed in Letman as a preferred travel destination. Plans to expand supporting infrastructure include building an observation tower.

To reach Desa Wisata Ngilngof, you must first transit through Bandar Udara Internasional Pattimura in Ambon or Bandara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin in Makassar; from there, you arrive at Bandara Karel Sadsuitubun in Langgur. Check the travel information again before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Ambon, Ternate.

For the regional travel overview: Maluku Islands.