Why you must visit Flores? Here are some reasons why… Flores (from the Spanish word meaning “flowers”) is part of the immense chain that comprises the archipelago of Indonesia. Lying close to the equator, Flores is a long, narrow and rugged island marked with dramatic volcanoes and beautiful mountain lakes and forests.  We list the most prominent attractions that are commonly referred as Flores, but in fact part of the larger East Nusa Tenggara province: