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Ora Beach is located on Seram Island, North Seram District, Central Maluku. It is located at the western end of Sawai bay covering two villages, Saleman and Sawai, on the edge of Manusela National Park. Ora Beach has the characteristic of white sandy beach with very clear and calm water and the wealth of coral reef, fish and various other marine biota.Actually the beach does not have a vast land area, because it mostly consists of a cliff or rock hill that is quite steep, yet can still be climbed. At Ora Beach, tourists can enjoy snorkeling or diving. You needn’t dive too deep, even just from a depth of 2-3 meters, you can enjoy the beauty of various coral reefs and small fish under water. Snorkeling can also be done in a location close to the cliff, which is a rare and exciting spot. At Ora beach you can also use motor boats or fishing boats to enjoy the scenery around Manusela National Park. In addition, you can also get around to some small islands in Sawai Bay, such as Sawai, Raja, Kelalawar ,Tujuh , Tengah, and Sapalewa Islands. You only need about 30 minutes to circle the islands.From the city of Ambon, the door to Ora beach is Hulnara Harbor, Toleho. In the port, better known as Toleho Port, there is a ferry with 350 seaters to Amahai port, Seram island with twice daily schedule. Because there is no public transportation to Saleman Village port which connects with Ora Beach, you can take Seram trans with travel time about 2.5 hours. During the trip you are guaranteed not to feel bored, because you will pass the beautiful mountainous path and Manusela National Park area. From Saleman, it takes about 10 minutes to arrive at the beach Ora. At Saleman Village Port, a small-engined boat will take you to the beauty of the famous Ora beach with a hidden paradise in eastern Indonesia.If you want to spend your holidays in Ora Beach, you can choose the lodging that suits your pocket. You can also stay at the local residents' homes. For those of you who like camping, you can also bring your own camping gear, and set up a tent near the cliff.If you are a beach person, you should include Ora Beach in your holiday list. Do not forget to prepare your camera to capture the beauty here, ranging from blue clear water to the green hills of Manusela National Park. Bring your own diving and snorkeling equipment, you have to be careful, so as not to damage the corals reef on this beach.