Southwest Islands Travel Guide

Explore Dongosaru On one of Palau’s remote outliers, Dongosaru offers a single runway, thatched houses, subsistence fishing and strict quiet - visitors come for isolation, traditional boat travel and uncommercial beaches. Explore Merir Merir is a small coral island in Palau’s Sonsorol State; reached by boat, it draws visitors interested in remote beaches, snorkeling and traditional island culture. Explore Pulo Anna Pulo Anna sits in Palau’s southwest island chain within Sonsorol State, a tiny, remote island with traditional village life. Explore Fana Island One of Palau’s remote Sonsorol islands, Fana Island attracts divers and snorkelers to its coral reefs and visitors interested in traditional island life; access is limited and typically by inter-island boat. Explore Tobi Tobi (island) in Palau’s Hatohobei state lies at the southern edge of Palau’s territory; visitors seek remote reef diving, fishing and seabird colonies, typically via charter or organised trips. Explore Helen A place in Hatohobei, Palau, Helen appears on nautical charts; available details are limited, so leave planning to local authorities and guides.