Anambas Archipelago, Riau

Anambas archipelago (Indonesian: Kepulauan Anambas) is a small archipelago of Indonesia, located in the South China Sea between the Malaysian mainland to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago], it is administratively a regency and part of the Riau Islands Province.

Get There (source)

By Air:

Anambas is served only by Riau Airlines which flies to Pulau Matak, "gateway" of the Anambas Islands . This airline operates thrice weekly Fokker-50 flights from Tanjung Pinang's Kijang Airfield on the Island of Bintan. Bintan is connected by hourly fast ferry from Singapore. If you leave from Singapore at 07.00AM by boat to Tanjung Pinang on Bintan, you are able to connect to the Riau Airlines flight which brings you on the ground in Matak Airfield at 12.00 Noon. The airport, owned by ConocoPhilips for offshore drilling and natural gas explorations, also serves as a domestic terminal .


By Boat:

Best is to travel to and around Anambas by yacht or live-aboard from Singapore, Batam or Bintan.
Twice a month the Pelni shipping lines has a ferry, the KM Bukit Raya that calls on Kota Tarempa (the Archipelago's capital "City") on Siantan Island. You can catch it from the Tanjung Priok harbour in Jakarta, Capital of Indonesia. Sailing times are prone to delays. This boat also delivers almost all the necessary goods to the Islands.

Some Places in Anambas Archipelago

Temurun Falls

Langok Island

Semut (Ants) Island

Temawan Island

Bawah Island

Sabang, The Hidden Paradise at the Tip of Sumatra

Sabang is widely known as a port named "Kolen Station" by the Dutch since 1881. In 1887, the Firm assisted Delange Sabang Haven obtain authorization add, build the port facilities and supporting infrastructure. Free port in Sabang era began in 1895, known by the term "vrij Haven", and managed by Kolen en Zeehaven Maatschaappij Station hereinafter known by the name of Sabang Maatschaappij. In 1942, Japanese troops occupied Sabang, then bombarded by the Allied Aircraft and suffered physical damage until later forced to be closed.

However, now Sabang has changed a lot. Various tourism potential can we visit there.



Sabang is a city located on the island called the island of Weh, means Separate Island. The island is situated in the northern city of Banda Aceh with a distance of approximately 18 miles and can be reached during the two hours by ferry boat. In this area there are many other small islands such as island Rubiah and Breeh Island. Sabang has many attractions to visit and was already well known to foreign countries. If we are heading west, until at the western tip there is a monument called Zero Kilometer Statue, the monument is a sign where the starting point for extensive calculations of Indonesia from Sabang until Meuroke.

Zero Kilometer Statue

Rubiah Island tourist objects had the potential beauty beneath the sea. Coral reefs and colorful fish that are hidden paradise on the island. Small ship takes about two hours to round the island. Rent per boat cost only Rp 200,000, - which can be carrying up to 10 persons. Rubiah island was uninhabited, but many tourists who come here for fishing, fish such as grouper, large squid, and many others.

Rubiah Island

Before you arrived at Iboih and Rubiah Island, there are still other Tourism, namely Gapang beach that is only 4 km from the town of Sabang. This area also has attractions the beautiful white sand. Here are also available cottages for rent, for lease permalam dependent type, is available from the price of Rp 150,000, - to Rp 300.000 .-

Gapang Gate

In this beach you can enjoy a variety of food servings. But the main purpose of the tourists here is for diving and snorkeling. We can rent the tools needed for diving. Only Rp 50.000, - per person you can dive much as you like, if thirsty provided so many young coconut juice and quite tasty.

Snorkeling

Welcome to Sabang! 

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Asu Island, Nias

Asu Island has many beaches with crystal clear sea water and soft white sand. As far as the eye could see, looks blue sky meets the blue sea on a flat line limit. Coconut palm trees waving in the wind chime to the rhythm of the waves, making the atmosphere was peaceful and calm.

On this beach you can sunbathe, swim, dive, or just play it. As for you who like to surf, this beach is a great place for you. The waves here can reach 3-4 meters, so very good for surfing. But you also have to be careful, because in some places the beach has rocks sharp.

Asu Island. This remote island, including the Hinako Islands and is one of Indonesia's outer islands. Extensive island approximately 18 km2, with residents still around 30 heads of families.

The situation is calm, comfortable, and friendly local residents, will make you feel at home for long stay on the island of Asu. On this island you can perform a variety of activities, from sunbathing on the beach, swimming, tracking around the island, fishing, to surfing.


Although the location is very remote island of Asu and far from the luxurious facilities, this does not reduce the interest of tourists to visit. It was seen from the interest of tourists who come there. They do not just come from Indonesia, many of whom are foreign tourists.

A walk around the island of Asu on foot following the coastline. Along the way you're likely to find a leaf earrings-earrings (scaveola tacada), local residents call it leaf-Rafe Rafe. This leaves including hard to find in other places and function as anti-diabetes drug. or sitting on the edge of the beach while enjoying the sunset, when the sun is located in the western horizon is slowly sinking into the seabed.

Fishing, this place provides a boat can be rented. Fishing at night will provide its own charm and experience. Sky without a cloud and decorated with stars will be the most amazing scenery. plankton that glow around the ship to make a magical and serene atmosphere.

Administratively Asu Island is in the Sub Sirombu, Nias regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

To reach the island of Asu, you can use a plane from Medan Polonia Airport to Airport Binaka, Gunung Sitoli, Nias District. From Mount Sitoli you move on to Sirombu, this journey takes 1-2 hours. From Sirombu there are two choices to get to the island of Asu. You can ride or use a regular boat speed boat.

Although the remote location, Asu Island has some complex features a simple cottage. Each complex consists of 5-6 units of houses on stilts., Shops or restaurants that provide food for the tourists. hire boats for fishing in the sea. or staying diKecamatan Sirombu more comfortable. [source: fotowisata.wp]

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