Koror travel guide

Right at the end of Malakal Island is Ice Box Park, a recreational area with shade and stunning views over the azure waters. Local drunks tend to hang out here, which is understandable. Behind the building for the bureau of tourism at the far end, is a giant claim nusery. The big tanks on land are fenced off, but there is a giant claim kindergarten behind protective net in the water. From the edge it doesn't look like much, but from below you realise the whole bottom is covered in giant claims about 40 cm long.

Jellyfish Lake is a true wonder of nature, and part of Palau's only World Heritage Site. As the name suggests, it's a lake filled with jellyfish. To add to the wonder, the lake is placed on a jungle covered tropical island in the most stunning azure blue sea. Since the jellyfish are harmless (only stings very very little), it's possible to swim with them in the lake. The Palau government want to protect the fragile Jellyfish Lake, so you need to join a tour (and get a permit) and there are restrictions, like no touching. However, the concentration of jellyfish can in some of areas of the lake be so dense, that the jellyfish gently bump into you. It's an expensive excursion (even more as it's usually combined with snorkeling or diving among Rock Islands), but totally worth it.

A nice little private beach belonging to the Rip Tide bar next door. Like everything else in Palau, it costs to swim here, but the pretty view can be enjoyed for the price of a drink.

Iconic Rock Islands consist of more than 400 uninhabited forested limestone islands, which shoots up like green mushrooms from a lagoon so rich in shades of blue, that no superlatives will do it justice. The equal colourful coral reefs below are healthy and home for an abundance of fish, sharks, rays, sea turtles, and even some dugongs. A visit to Rock Islands is normally done as a day-trip, which combines Jellyfish Lake with some snorkeling/diving, but Rock Islands' pristine beaches, sheer cliffs, and rocky arches can also be explored by kayak. Jellyfish Lake is often mentioned as Palau's only World Heritage Site, but the whole Southern lagoon of Rock Islands, including Jellyfish Lake, is actually enlisted as one big site.