The little islands west of the Keis offer further beaches and no facilities whatsoever. This is another area only for those happy to rough it, and able to communicate in Indonesian. All are well off the beaten track.
Just west of the Kei Islands, the Tayandos are an archipelago of flat islands boasting more fine white sand beaches. The people speak a distinct dialect of the Keises language, but unlike in the Keis, are all Muslims.
Kur
The larger island of Kur, northwest of the Tayandos, is home to several villages. It is more developed (roads!) but has surprisingly fine white sand beaches backing on forested hills.
Kaimeer
The westernmost island in Southeast Maluku, just north of Kur, Kaimeer is shaped curiously like a birthday cake! It has a single village making a living from fishing and experiencing freshwater shortages. Turtles nest on nearby beaches.
Getting There
By sea
Perintis ships had long been the only public transport out this way, but in 1010 the local government started running a weekly ferry service from Tual to Tayando and on to Kur. Much less regularly, one of the Haar Indah motor boats also does Tual-Kur runs.
