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KOROR
Koror beckons to you with some of the world's most awesome natural wonders. It is relegated as the last word in underwater wonderlands with incredible kaleidoscopic coral gardens. Drop in to Koror to explore a world of colourful caverns, dramatic coral reefs, bustling walls, awesome blue holes, heart-pounding shark encounters and mysterious war wrecks. In fact, its coral reefs are among the healthiest and most diverse on earth. Situated on the island of its namesake, Koror is the capital city of Palau. It is a modern urban destination that hums with happy voices as the daily life goes on. It provides accommodation to approximately 11,200 people. It is a bustling capital that houses several government offices, administrative buildings, police headquarters, hospitals and clinics, banks, telecommunications centre, airline and travel agencies, boutiques and elegant shops.
Tourists visiting Koror remain well connected to rest of Palau as the city is linked by bridges to two neighbouring islands of Ngerekebesang Island and Malakal Island. The abundant reef and unrivalled drift and wall dives are the basic attractions of Koror. Formed from the weathering of ancient uplifted reefs, this city island have secluded beaches, lush rainforest, tranquil channels, clear, tropical aquamarine water, and unbelievably rich coral formations and marine life. Snorkel in the pristine waters, relax by the sun-kissed shores or simply sip into a hot cup coffee by a beach side hotel cum restaurant, Koror is a place to laze around and shed your stress. Several bed and breakfasts, motels and even inexpensive hostels have come up in the city to welcome in travellers from all parts of the world. And if luxurious hotels are out of your budget, you can easily take apartments for rent by the seafront to enjoy the amazing views without bothering for your pocket. With a seemingly endless array of calm and tranquillity, Koror is the dream destination for the people fatigued by the city life.
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