Rock Island, Bangka Sumatra, Indonesia

Want to find a clean beach with white sand, clear sea water, and the rocks are large and beautiful, yet not far from Jakarta? Parai Beach Come to the island of Bangka. From Jakarta takes only 45 minutes by plane to Pangkalpinang city, Bangka Island.

From Airport Depati Amir, Pangkalpinang, you can hire a taxi or ride public transportation to Parai beach with costs of about Rp 100 thousand. The distance of about one hour to the City Sungaliat. Along the way taxi ride to the Beach Parai often found small monastery on the island of Bangka.

Parai Beach scenery is very different from other beaches in the country. Because here the beach is dominated granite boulders are large and sturdy. The stones are many jutting into the sea resembling a snake and a small rocky islands in the distance like a sleeping beast.

White sand, white clouds in the sky coagulating blue sky, blue sea and the water is beautiful enjoyed during the day to avoid the boredom of living in big cities. Here we can play and bathing sea water swimming along the beach. Therefore, gently sloping beaches, clean white sand and clear sea water. Kids can make sand castles toys because of dry white sand.

If the family invites, you can play hide and seek on the sidelines of a big rock and solid along the coast. There are many many big stones. The game became more exciting because of the time hiding on the sidelines of the rock will be hard to find.

On top of rocks scattered visitors can sit leisurely enjoyed a cradle of the sea breeze and hear the ocean waves. Then look away from the beauty of the little boats of fishermen fishing in the sea.

Unique place in Pantai Parai is a small rocky island called The Rock Island. In this place there is a seafood restaurant which is open from noon till night. There is a bridge which divides the sea towards the Rock Island.

Eating seafood is among the boulders and the sea breeze is very delicious and coined its own sesansi. When night lights lit trimmer very beautiful bridge viewed from a distance.

Times of sunrise is the right moment to see the beautiful Parai Beach. The sun will rise gradually poking out from behind trees and rocks big rocks. The photographers who like to hunt will not miss the beach photo at sunrise this.

Are you not satisfied to play the sea and the beach game like thrill-seeking? Banana boat and jetski games are also provided by the hotel manager at the Parai Beach. Parai Beach there are many hotels and food choices was easy to find. Typical foods such as Bangka-empek empek, Tekwan, Koba noodles are sold in the city not far from the beach Sungailiat Parai (kompas.com)

Surfing in the Mentawai islands, Indonesia

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The Mentawai Islands are a chain of about seventy islands and islets off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Siberut (4,030 km²) is the largest of the islands. The other major islands are Sipura, North Pagai (Pagai Utara) and South Pagai (Pagai Selatan). The islands lie approximately 150 km off the Sumatran coast, across the Mentawai Strait. The indigenous inhabitants of the islands are known as the Mentawai people. The Mentawai Islands have become a noted destination for surfing. Mentawai Islands waves are one of two best surfing location in the world.

Mentawai is the name of an archipelago located in the ± 150 km in the Indian Ocean island group which consists of the main island of Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai Islands, and South Pagai islands (each with its own small islands) is inhabited by tribal communities Mentawai islands off the coast of West Sumatra, and the name of the constituency. This district has an area of ​​601 square kilometers and a population of 64,235 inhabitants. Adlh Tuapejat capital. This district is divided mnjdi 4 districts & 40 villages. Mentawai waves roll popular with a very known by surfers, surfers. Through various organizations, surfing the waves in the Mentawai universally considered the best 3 hours after a Hawaii & Tahiti.

Mentawai important role for conservation. Since 1981, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) set the island of Siberut in the Mentawai as one of biosphere reserves so that its existence must be protected & kept away from exploitation.
Exoticism Siberut plus the four endemic Mentawai primates, namely Simakobu or pig-tailed monkey (Simias concolor), Bilou or dwarf gibbon (Hylobates klosii), joja (monkey) Mentawai (Presbytis potenziani), and monkey Mentawai (Macaca pagensis).
To examine this wealth of Mentawai primates, Primate Center University of Gottingen, Germany, in cooperation with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture founded the Siberut Conservation Project.

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The island is not very well known in the Indonesian archipelago, but among the world class surfing, the island is so popular. Mentawai offers the best way to surf with 150 USD / day, including all companies in the infrastructure necessary accommodations for you during your stay in the Mentawai.

You can become a good surfer. This is the service offered by companies who surf the Mentawai. The company offers a surf spot that has 19 different types of waves in which 12 world-class waves into waves. Waves can be placed in a 20-minute trip by boat from Siloinak. In addition Siloinak You can also surf several surf spots in the Mentawai Islands, in particular, and in several other places in the island nation of Indonesia in general. In Indonesia, a place made ​​famous enough to navigate through the Mentawai Islands, Bali and Lampung recently in the west to find a place in the best surfing waves in the world to proclaim it.

In Mentawai, surf is usually performed in Nyangnyang Island, Coral Majat, Masilok, Botik, and Mainuk. The peak tourist visits in July and August. It was the height of the waves in the Mentawai reaches 7 meters.
"The island is beautiful. I'll come here again, "said Andrea, tourists from Italy, about the Mentawai visited for a week.  

Hot spring tours in Indonesia

Cipanas Garut, West Java

Cipanas Garut (kaskus)

Cipanas hot water parks located in Cipanas Garut West Java. Tourism is an artificial tourist, and currently has many hotel and hot spring baths are there.

This region is situated at the foot of Thunder Mountain, with views that are still beautiful and the cool air. Outdoor hot water comes from mountain springs are often used as a means for relaxation and even to cure various diseases.
 
Cipanas Garut now become one of the favorite choices of travel as well as foreign citizens Garut Garut city. For those of you who want the sensation of bathing in hot water directly from nature should try one of the tours in this Garut regency.

To reach this location in addition to using private vehicles, can also use public transportation or public transportation-Tarogong Cipanas majors with a rate of $ 4000.00. Easy access and close to the city center makes Cipanas always crowded on weekends and holidays arrive.

Semurup  Hot spring, Jambi Sumatera

Semurup Jambi Sumater (Kaskus)

Hot water Semurup tourist attraction is located in the village of New Hot Water Warm Water District, located approximately 11 Km from the River City Full, capital of Kerinci district. Hot water coming out of the bowels of the earth is the result of volcanic activity, with a surface area of ​​± 15 m 2 to form a small pool that is always smoldering.

If tourists visiting attractions Semurup hot water, tourists can perform several activities including, boiled egg or a banana with hot water to a boil by entering it into an egg or a banana and dip nets into the boiling water but be careful lest kecebur, can be fatal.

In addition, there are also bathroom facilities are in use for bathing, to cure some diseases, such as skin diseases and remautik. Not far from the main object there is also a unique source of hot water is also frequently visited by tourists.



Baturaden Hot Spring (Central Java) 

Tourism Object Baturraden located near the town of Navan, approximately 15 kilometers towards the north of the city. Is at the foot of Mount Slamet, cool and fresh air help fuel the attraction to be visited than purwokerto city landscapes that can be enjoyed from a height of 673m.


Attraction has a variety of tourist charm, one of which is a waterfall, hot spring, swimming pool with a cutter board tortuous, arena toys, to garden / animal park that contains endangered animals.
There are several waterfalls on this attraction, which is quite swift water flowing between the rocks of the river which divides the region. One of them was a favorite of visitors because it was like an open location with a pool / water bin is not very deep, very suitable for water play for young and old. 

Hot water baths are also divided into two parts, namely the baths are located in confined spaces and are closer to the gate, or a hot water bath is located + / - 500 meters from the gate in the form of obstruction open bathing pool with three fountains hot water shower so called telu (Java, telu = three).

Inside, there are also petilasan mbah tapa wind that supposedly believed to be the first discoverer of this region. Mbah Petilasan Tapa Wind is in the form of a small niche-like cave with the inside was lined with white tiles. The smell of incense and fragrant flowers dominating the room offerings, presented mystique that not everyone liked him. It seems petilasan is still often used by locals or visitors, to meditate or "wiped blessing"

Color stone sorrel show that there are at least water, rich in sulfur elements. A warning board at one corner of the site, contains warnings for the sake of health, agartidak soak more than 15 minutes. When visitors have completed a hot bath, can turn a cold water bath under the shower which is also not far from the location of immersion.

Hot water Bishopscourt (Gerokgak, Buleleng) Bali
Hot Water Banyuwedang sourced from hot springs that emerge on the beach. This hot water is under water at high tide. Is the largest source of hot water, safety of concrete buildings made ​​in the form of a circle that serves as a levee, so that when the water pasangm hot water is not mixed with seawater.

This hot water contains sulfur with an average temperature of 40 degrees centigrade. Because of the relatively high sulfur content, hot water is widely believed even to the island of Java because it can cure some diseases especially skin diseases.

The beach where there are hot springs that are overgrown with mangrove plants to prevent coastal erosion. Bishopscourt beach can be said to be free from abrasion. The existence of the bay and some surrounding white sand adds to tourism assets around this Bishopscourt. In the north is a region consisting of Batu Ampar chalky soil planned as a tourist area of ​​Bali, given the potential for greater appeal, such as the Marine Park around Menjangan Island. 

10 Best Beaches in Indonesia

INDONESIA with 17,504 islands holds the record for the state with the longest coastline in the world version of the Guinness Book of World Records.

Not fair that I should only choose the 10 best beaches in Indonesia, as many other nice beaches that I had never visited, such as in Maluku and Papua.

I also do not include the island of Bali and the island of Belitung to this list, because I consider as 'normal'. Understandably, I am not a fan of the commercial. My tastes have deserted beach, without waves and can diberenangi casually.

The following list is based on the distance from Jakarta, not in order of level of beauty.

Gangga Island, North Sulawesi
Gangga Island is located at the northern tip of Sulawesi island. Go to the Sangihe Islands. Most tourists to North Sulawesi, go to Bunaken Island. But not far from the island there are far more beautiful Ganges. Fine white sand, clear water, and quiet. Gangga island covering an area of 5 hectares is actually a resort run by the Italians. Can be reached by car for 1 hour from the city of Manado and 30 minutes by speed boat from the village of Likupan. Diberenangi delicious sea early in the afternoon-evening and night because not choppy. The view at sunset is spectacular. The whole sky was orange-red is reflected in the ocean water becomes golden.

Derawan Islands

Pantai Kakaban, Kepulauan Derawan

Derawan Islands located in East Kalimantan province with an area of ​​1 million square acres in the Celebes Sea consisting of 31 islands, namely Pulau Derawan, Sangalaki Island, Kakaban, Maratua Island, Long Island, Pulau Samama, and several small islands and coral clusters other . White sand and clear water. To achieve it can get on a plane from Balikpapan to Berau, then proceed by road to Tanjung Batu for 3 hours plus a speed boat ride for 30 minutes. Kep. Derawan is the largest habitat in Indonesia for the endangered green turtle species extinction. All the white sandy islands that are still clean and natural. We can swim at the beach with sea turtles!

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Ratenggaro beach, Sumba, NTT
Sumba, an island almost as Bali is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. This unspoiled island tourism frenzy that is still natural. Apart from woven and horses, nature is very beautiful Sumba. The beach was nice, clean and quiet. But my favorite beach is located in the District Ratenggaro Kodi, about an hour drive from the city of Waikabubak. White sandy beaches and blue sea is surrounded by low stone cliffs and stone megalithic remains grave. Uniquely, the beach is right in the mouth of the river a watery blue and bare sand. Sea water also makes lagun with a background of traditional Sumba house with high roof. Truly spectacular!

Cubadak Island, West Sumatra
Cubadak island located in the province of West Sumatra. From the city of Padang, is 2.5 hours drive to the Village Corocok, then 10 minutes by speed boat. The island is also an area of ​​7 acres of land from a resort which again managed an Italian named Cubadak Paradiso Village, which means "village in heaven". Behind lay the forest and cliffs, being in front of white sandy beach surrounded by mountains. It's like not being at sea, but on the lake with emerald green colored water and very quiet. If tired of swimming at the beach, could be trekking to the woods or picnic on the other islands.

Kep. Lombok Timur, NTB

Kondo Island, East Lombok

Not many people know about the East Lombok has an area of ​​3210 hectares of coral reefs. With crystal clear sea water, coral reefs can be seen clearly from the ship. Looking forward, legs splayed Rinjani mountain scenery. Labuhan Pandan nearest village, located 2 hours from Mataram ride plus 30 minutes to reach the islands. Gili and Gili Lawang consulate, the two largest islands in the archipelago of East Lombok-dominated mangrove forest. With you can canoe down the mangrove forest during high tide. Other islands such as Pulau Kondo, Petagan Gili, Gili Lights, Gili Angels, and several charred (sand island with no vegetation) soft white sand like flour.

Menjangan Island, Bali Many good beaches in Bali, but a nice, quiet and non-commercial use only at Menjangan Island. So named by locals because there are deer (deer), which often swim to it. Enshrined in the Bali Barat National Park, this island is actually located in the northwest of Bali and near Banyuwangi. Can be reached by 3 hours drive from Denpasar and 30 minutes by speed boat from Pemuteran. White sand, clear blue water, plus a healthy coral reefs making it a good diving and snorkeling.
Sempu Island, East Java Located in East Java province, about 70 km from the city of Malang to the south. Sempu island has an area of ​​877 hectares of this area of ​​nature reserve. What's interesting about this one island, a beautiful lagunnya called Segara Anakan. Located at the tip of the island, the water that goes into a giant pool is derived from the waves hitting the reefs periodically through holes, from the notorious Indian Ocean. On the side there is a soft white sand. Lagun water is crystal clear with color shades, ranging from dark green, light green, to blue, plus safe to swim because the water is shallow and not choppy at all. Surrounded by rock cliffs and lush forests, reminds me of the movie The Beach was Leonardo DiCaprio.
Kep. Publications, Central Java Karimunjawa one sub-district of Jepara (Central Java province), located 45 miles from the island of Java. Consisting of 27 islands with only five inhabited islands, including Pulau Karimun Besar where most hotels are located. Because of its natural wealth, since 1986 the government established a Marine National Park Publications. Obligatory for island hopping to nearby islands, such as Pulau Menjangan contained captive turtles and sharks or snorkel around the island of Pines. If berkocek more, can stay on the island Menyawakan contained resort owned by Swedes. All islands with white sandy beaches where the water color shades of blue and beautiful underwater nature.

Pulau Peucang, Banten

Pantai Pulau Pecang

Peucang-Beach
Island Coast Pecang Peucang Island is located in Ujung Kulon National Park. The name 'Peucang' itself means deer in the local language, so there we could see the deer roam. Can be reached by car from Jakarta for 6 hours to Wells, then proceed by boat for 3 hours. Peucang island is extraordinarily beautiful, soft white sand and blue sea water was choppy. One hour walk to the north there Copong Reef, a reef off the big hole (copong) and the most beautiful places to enjoy the scenery at sunset.

Kep. Seribu, Jakarta Thousand Islands, one of my favorites because of its access is easiest from Jakarta. Stay to the Ancol or Muara Karang, then climb aboard for 2-3 hours. If less than that, the islands are less clean. But many other island choice because the Thousand Islands has 110 islands with an area almost 11 times greater than Jakarta. Some island populated, in part created the resort, some are left blank uninhabited. If you want cheap, go to the Scout Island or Pulau Tidung. If you had a pocket more, can stay in Pulau Macan, Pulau Sepa, or a quieter Kotok Island. Rent a boat for island hopping to the islands are inhabited. White sand and blue sea is pretty calm for a while escaped from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta.

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