The Republic of Belau (the traditional name) better
known as Palau is located to the southwest of
Micronesia and consists of an archipelago of 343
islands.
Palau's
famed "Rock Islands" are a collection
of rounded, foliage-covered isles which seem
to float above the surface of the water. A boat
trip through them will reveal many magnificent
white sand beach hideaways perfect for a secluded
picnic or adventurous overnight stay. Below
the water's surface, divers and snorkelers are
treated to a diverse technicolor paradise of
fabulous drop-offs, blue holes , breathtaking
reefs, crystal caves and World War II wrecks.
Palau
is one of the most extraordinary diving spots
in the world due to it's profuse, unspoiled
reefs that offer a wealth of marine life, coral
formations and wrecks. Dives begin in knee deep
water and plunge straight down to depths of
1000 feet and more. Blue holes, huge caverns
and an immense variety of rare and exotic marine
species are easily accessible in clear water.
Vast numbers of large pelagic predators, sharks,
turtles, dolphins and many species of migratory
fish gather here at a unique crossroads of three
of the world's major ocean currents. Land locked
marine lakes, accessible from the sea through
tunnels beneath the island's steep shorelines,
are home to rare jelly fish, anemones and soft
corals.
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