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Official Tourism Website of Timor-Leste
Liquiçá Municipality, Timor-Leste
Destinations
Coastal coves, Maubara fort and colonial heritage

Liquiçá

Coastal forts and colonial history

A coastline of rocky headlands, coves and beaches just west of Dili, rich in Portuguese colonial heritage and traditional crafts. The scenic coastal road overlooks the Savu Sea and the island of Alor.

Things to See & Do

Maubara Fort

17th-century Dutch fort on the coast

Aipelo prison ruins

Portuguese-era colonial site

Liquiçá colonial town centre

Coral-reef diving

Whale & dolphin watching

Seasonal migrations

Salt lake

Known for pelican sightings

Women's handwoven baskets