Sheltered by Pulau Lembah, Bitung is the chief port of Minahasa and lies 50km to the east of Manado. Since Manado harbor silted up over 100 years ago, Bitung has become the major port facility. The excellent deep water harbor has also given rise to many factories in the area. Although the town is not very attractive, there are some nice beaches along the way. View more
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