A fertile, mountainous barrier between the Savu and Flores seas, Flores comprises one of the most alluring landscapes in the archipelago. The volcanic spine of the island soars to 2500m and torrential wet seasons result in a lushness that marks Flores apart from its scorched neighbours. It also differs in its religious orientation - 95 percent of islanders are Catholic. The most spectacular natural sight in Flores is magnificent Keli Mutu , a unique volcano near Moni, northeast of Ende . The three craters of this extinct peak each contain a lake, of vibrantly different and gradually changing colours. In the east of Flores, high-quality ikat weaving is still thriving. At the extreme west end of the island, Labuhanbajo has some fine coral gardens nearby and is also the port for ferries to and from Sumbawa (daily except Fri; 9-12hr) .