Banda Besar is the largest of the islands and the home of Banda's most famous nutmeg plantations as well as well preserved Fort Hollandia (1624) and Fort Concordia (1630). A short boat ride from Neira this lovely island makes for a wonderful day trip to visit an active nutmeg plantation - the oldest in the islands - and the forts. See and even help harvesting nutmegs in the age-old traditional manner. A picnic in the cool shade of 400-year-old nutmeg and almond trees with the strong perfume of spices filling the air is an experience never to be forgotten.