Underwater Beauty Sabang Island

For those lovers of sea travel, Weh Island is a well-known tourist spot because it is one of the diving and surfing. Underwater beauty Weh Island is very famous among divers, therefore this tourist spot frequented by divers from various countries. Iboih beach or park and beach Gapang Rubiah Island is the most visited by divers.

Iboih Beach, which is located on Weh Island, is a beach frequented by those who want to do the dive. You can enjoy the underwater beauty of Pulau Weh, including along the traces of nature that separates the island of Sabang on the island of Sumatra. Due to the strong sea waves, Weh Island is also home to an exciting surf in Aceh.

Dive sites or diving in Pulau Weh example is the Marine Park on the island of Rubiah. Here you will find an amazing variety of marine animals, including sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays.

From some of the information obtained, the experience of diving (diving) in Weh Island is one of the best in Indonesia. The beauty of the underwater world of Pulau Weh can be aligned with the Raja Ampat marine tourism is famous for. That is why lovers of diving marine tourist visiting this place. 

If you want to enjoy the underwater beauty of Pulau Weh, but do not have diving equipment do not worry, many of which rent diving equipment at all sites Weh Island. You can find many marine animals such as manta rays, sharks, whales, dolphins and turtles.

Travel Pulau Weh has beautiful coral reefs and live. One of the interesting places in Aceh is located on the western side of the map of Indonesia. Weh Island is located in the path of the entrance to the Strait of Malacca, thus not surprisingly, you will find quite a lot of cruise ships or yachts passing on the Weh Island sea area. Of course, this is a pretty good sight while down and enjoy sightseeing in Pulau Weh Sabang.

To maintain safety in diving (diving) should always be accompanied by a diver instructor, if you are a beginner diver you will see how Pulau Weh island of Sumatra separate from millions of years ago. If you are a professional diver you can see the sunken wreck when evade capture Netherlands.

Sumur Tiga Beach on Weh Island

Pantai Sumur Tiga is another one of Indonesia’s many “must-visit” destinations. It is located on the east coast of Pulau Weh, approximately 15 minutes from Sabang, in the Aceh province, northwest Indonesia. Literally translated to mean “the Beach of three wells,” Pantai Sumur Tiga was given that name after the five fresh water wells you will find along the coast. The main stretch is situated around the third well, “Sumur Tiga,” though the actual beach stretches much further than that, making it the longest beach on Pulau Weh. 

Once a very isolated beach, frequented mostly by locals living in the nearby area, and the occasional foreigner, Sumur Tiga may very well have been one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets. It has now, however, become a much more popular destination among those who enjoy diving and snorkelling, or simply those who want to relax and do absolutely nothing at all. It nevertheless remains fairly secluded – an ideal getaway from the stress and bustle of everyday life, and the perfect place for those who don’t quite fancy the more “commercial” tourist areas.

Three Wells Beach is a white sandy beach captivating in Sabang, Aceh. Not only beautiful panorama, the beach is also be the most fun place to enjoy the sunrise at the western end of Indonesia.

Three Wells Beach is a white sandy beach and soft textured with a very long coastline. Maybe this is the beach with the longest coastline in the city of Sabang. At high tide, waves at this beach is quite large and will calm down when the low tide in the afternoon.

Therefore, this beach during the afternoon into the coolest place to snorkel. You do not need to use a boat to snorkel here, just armed with snorkel gear you can rent at the lodge and then swim down the beach.

Oh, yes, this beach we call "his Hawaiian Sabang" not because the waves are big and you can use to surf, you know. But because of the scenery when you can visit, such as Hawaiian beach we used to see on television.

On this beach there is also a restaurant called Restaurant Three Wells Beach, this restaurant to be a part of the Three wells Relax inn. But the location of this restaurant is under the inn. The view is presented when you are sitting in this restaurant while enjoying a cold drink or eat seafood Mie Kuah. We believe this atmosphere will make you linger at home here.

Three wells beach facing east. Therefore, here you can see the beautiful sunrise. In addition, supported by white sand beaches and turquoise sea, natural beauty Wells Beach Three more perfect.

Kilometer Zero Sabang

Almost all over Indonesia has valuable monuments, including Sabang Merauke has a monument zero miles. The slogan 'From Sabang to Merauke' popularized by President Sukarno of the words of a Dutch officer named General JB van Heutsz claim victory Aceh War in 1904, the "Vom Sabang Merauke tot".

Sabang to Merauke is a town at the end of the two westernmost and easternmost Indonesia which had the same monument Kilometer Zero.

Monument Kilometer Zero RI-called Kilometer Zero Monument is unique geographical marker in Indonesia. It is related to its role as a symbol of adhesive archipelago of Sabang in Aceh until Merauke in Papua. This monument is not only a marker of the end of the farthest western part of Indonesia, but also a historical tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

The location is located in Forest Tourism Sabang precisely in the village of Ujong Iboih Ba`u, District Sukakarya. Approximately 5 km from the beach Iboih. It is in the west of the town of Sabang approximately 29 kilometers or take a 40 minute drive.

Come to the western tip of Indonesia to set foot upon point Kilometer Zero circular diameter of 50 centimeters. By visiting this place will receive a certificate from the agency penjalanan as proof once stood at zero kilometers Indonesia.

A national song by R. Surarjo first verse "From West to East, lined islands '', but the temple was later converted for the input of President Sukarno in the 1960s when uniting West Irian to the Homeland. 

Changes for the 'From Sabang to Merauke, lined islands'. It continues rooted pride, by instilling a strong impression that the western boundary of the state of Indonesia is Sabang City and on the east side is the town of Merauke.

Reminder of the monument is a symbol which is often forgotten in no way responsible. By keeping its existence with no action doodle facilities. 

Monument Kilometer Zero is a 22.5-meter-high building with barred circle shape. Part monument painted white and the top of the circle narrows as the drill bit. Top of the monument is a statue of an eagle clutching zeros equipped black marble inscriptions indicate geographical position.

On the first floor of the monument there is a round pillar and the inauguration of the monument there is an inscription signed by the Vice President, Try Sutrisno, on 9 September 1997.

 On this floor there is also a four-square concrete where two inscriptions are attached to the first inscription signed by the Minister of Research and Technology BJ. Habibie 24 September 1997. In the inscription reads determination of the geographical position of expert BPP Teknologi Indonesia measured using Global Positioning System (GPS).

Kilometre Zero monument anchored Sabang not exactly on the west side of the outer line of Indonesia. Actually, there is still the most western side of the island in Indonesia, Blah Lhee Island, in the form of a small island to the west of the island Breuh.

Sabang Island, Aceh - Indonesia

Sabang is a city located on the island of Weh and a gate at the west end area of Indonesia. Sabang has an area of 156.3 km² with the highest peak 617 meters above sea level. Because it is located in Pulau Weh many people who called Pulau Weh as Sabang Island. Weh Island itself is the main island and the largest parcel of land in Aceh by the Strait of Bengal.

In addition to directly bordered with three countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand and India, Sabang is also an area that is very unique to Indonesia. That's because this is where you can find Kilometre Zero monument which is the forerunner of the term, "From Sabang to Merauke".

Currently Sabang transformed into Indonesian maritime destination that offers a paradise for divers. Here you can enjoy nature with a dive underwater to find hundreds of species of fish and coral reefs natural wealth is not planted or cultivated. Waters in Sabang is a meeting place for the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca. Today was Sabang equipping tourist attraction to the organization of Sabang International Regatta.

Charm Sabang offers elegance beautiful coastline, sea water and clean nan blue and green trees. However, not only the marine tourism can be found in Sabang. There are mountains, lakes, beaches, sea, and unspoiled forests and awake waiting for a visit. Not to mention your interaction with the local community will provide a memorable experience.

Sabang is a beautiful little town with hilly soil structure so that local residents call the city of Sabang with two names are on the down town and city.

Transport to Sabang

Sabang Weh Island is located in the north of the city of Banda Aceh at a distance of about 18 miles and can be reached in 45 minutes to 2 hours. There are two types of vessels that can transport you to Sabang, the freighter (slow) and passenger vessels (fast). Fast boats usually depart at 15.30 pm with a fare for economy class Rp55.000,00 per person, executive class Rp60,000 per person, and VIP class of Rp70,000 per person.

Passenger ships operate 2 times a day in the morning and afternoon. It is important for you to ask or predict the day and hour schedule keberangkatannnya especially for the return of Sabang to Merauke. Passenger and goods will make a cancellation on bad weather conditions.

Sabang has two sea ports are Port Ocean (nature) in Sabang Bay and Harbor Bay Ferry at balohan. Ocean port is used as a means of Sabang free port that can dare to large ships from various countries.

There Maimun Saleh Airport, which serves the main flight path to Bandar Sultan Iskandar Muda in Banda Aceh. However, most wistawan or bacjpacker choose to use a fast boat to and from the Port balohan in Sabang.