Explore the beauty of this unique island...
Pulau Pef |
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The Raja4Divers dive resort is situated on the private island Pulau Pef which is quite simply one of the most beautiful islands in Raja Ampat.
Pef is located 48km (30mi) south of the equator, in central Raja Ampat, almost touching Gam island to the east, north of Dampier Strait and east of Fam islands, with Wayag to the north west. Dripping in lush virgin tropical jungle, the island is just waiting to be explored: spectacular bays, many small islets, blue lagoons, white sandy beaches, hidden lakes, 'mushroom' outcrops, ancient rock art on karst cliffs, pristine blue waters, mangroves and an incredible variety of exotic birds, monitor lizards and cuscus. The beauty above water is only topped by the unmatched underwater diversity. Pulau Pef is surrounded by the world's richest reefs.
The best way to describe Pulau Pef in a nutshell is:
a «Mini Raja Ampat» all in one! |
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The Legend of Pulau PefA long, long time ago, as legend would have it, Pulau Pef was a large compact mass of land ruled by a Raja (King). One day, the Raja was awoken by a loud noise from the nearby Fam islands and he overheard the people of Fam discussing how they would overthrow him. Tears running down his cheeks and in a fit of rage, he smashed his hands against the side of the cliffs of Pulau Pef. The force was so powerful, that the island splintered and formed many small islets and bays. The Raja vowed that from that day on, he would always watch over Pef. To this day, the Raja's handprints are still visible on the limestone cliffs, and the imprint of the Raja is embossed permanently in the western shore-line (visible even on Google Earth!) forever watching over the inhabitants, reefs and fishes of the Raja's beloved Pulau Pef... |
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