LOCATION: Approximately a 3½ hour drive along the coast to the east of Dili, this new beachfront resort is in the district of Lospalos and within easy reach of Tutuala and Jaco Island. It is ideally suited for adventure travellers, backpackers, sunlovers - or in fact anyone looking for a taste of the tropics and with a sense of adventure. There are pristine beaches, mountain ranges and coral reefs with first-class diving and snorkelling. You can explore caves with fascinating tribal rock art, visit the ruins of old Portugese forts, plus there is year-round ocean fishing with dolphins and whales a common sight throughout. Alternatively if all you want to do is flop, swim, eat and flop again, Com Beach Resort is the perfect place to escape from the stress of and strain of everyday city life! Visitors can now enjoy this remote region of East Timor, without sacrificing comfort or worrying about where to stay. Com Beach Resort offers clean, comfortable good quality budget accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION: All rooms have air-conditioning, but often it is not needed thanks to the cooling ocean breeze in the evenings. En-suite shower, washbasin and WC are standard facilities throughout. All linen is also provided.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: There is a large Timorese-style ocean-side bar and restaurant plus an additional shady open-air dining area. It provides affordable meals, drinks, plus satellite TV, ice and snorkelling/diving equipment. Fuel is also available on request. There are many places of interest nearby and the area surrounding Com Beach Resort has an abundance of bird life including everything from eagles to parakeets. A population of monkeys can be found at a nearby lagoon and East Timor’s largest inland lake - Ira Lalaro is only a short drive away. You can explore local villages where traditional customs and rituals are still adopted today. A trip to the colourful markets at Lospalos is a must, as is buying cheap fresh fish from the friendly fishermen. Visit nearby caves with fascinating tribal rock art, enjoy world-class diving and snorkelling, plus take a boat trip or 4WD to the spectacular beaches at Tutuala and Jaco Island. The white sands and azure seas, placing them amongst the best in the world. The best ocean-fishing in the world? No experience needed, just go fishing and you will be hooked! Such is the abundance of fish in these waters that you are virtually guaranteed to make a record-breaking catch.