Tuesday, May 20, 2014



Mentawai Islands is a islands in the Mentawai regency of West Sumatra Province . Mentawai Islands comprise four large islands namely Sipora Island , Island Siberut , North Pagai and South Pagai Island . Siberut is the largest island , and the only island which has a regular shipping service linking the island of Siberut, Sumatra, especially Padang . As the largest island and administrative center of the city are also Mentawai Island Tuapejat is precisely in the city that is located on the North side .

The islands in the Mentawai is the culmination of a " back " underwater mountain range . In addition it is also the location of the islands off the coast of West Sumatra province and surrounded by the vast Indian Ocean . The existence of the Mentawai islands in the middle of the vast ocean , making the beaches of the famous Mentawai has clean sand and beautiful scenery , while the waves were also good , especially for surfing. 

Recorded no less than 400 points are surfing in the Mentawai islands , ranging from moderate to surf the most challenging waves in the world looking for surfers . Presumably reasonable if the beaches that have good waves are often held world-class surfing event , which is getting introduced to the Mentawai foreign names . Bosua village is one among the famous surf destinations in the world in the village of Bosua waves reaching 3 meters making it suitable for memntang siapapaun who like adrenaline , but be careful with somewhat rocky beaches . Bosua village can be traveled by speedboat from the capital city Tuapejat and takes about 4 hours 

Nyang Nyang Island Katurei village also has a high wave reaching 4 meters , and touted as one of the highest waves in the world . Another place that has high waves Karamajat island that is still present in the village at this place Katurei waves can reach 2-4 meters . If want a beach that has waves a safe and quiet for the family Siruso Island and Coastal beaches Bulasat is suitable because it has low waves , white sand and crystal clear sea water .

Mikumba Mentawai » Mentawai Islands , a beautiful island with one of the best surfing waves in duniaSelain attraction beach and surfing , Mentawai also offers attractions trekking into the interior of tropical forests is still beautiful natural green with a variety of its animal that lives in it . While local communities in the Mentawai people are familiar with traditional and still uphold their traditions . Cultural villages in the know still retain the original customs and culture , among others Madobak Village , Ugai Village , and the Village Matotonan .

To reach the Mentawai Islands can be accessed by using a motor boat that serves penyebranagan of Padang to Mentawai . Or if you have more budget then could rent a small plane that Tiger Air or SMAC to Tuapejat Sipora Island from Minangkabau International Airport.

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