Background

Weh Island; Beautiful Natural Scenery

Weh Island is a small volcanic island located in the northwest of the island Sumatra. The island was originally connected with the island of Sumatra and then separated by the sea after the last volcanic eruption in the Pleistocene era. The island is located in the Andaman Sea. The largest city on the Weh Island, Sabang, is the westernmost city in Indonesia.

Weh Island; Marine Natural Park

The island is famous for its ecosystem. Government of Indonesia has established the region as far as 60 km ² of the island edge either into or out as nature reserves. Big mouth shark can be found on the coast of this island. In addition, the island is the only one whose status is threatened frog habitat. Coral reefs around the island is known as a habitat for many species of fish.

In addition to the beautiful natural scenery and a wealth of diverse natural resources, in the area of Weh Island Natural Park there Kilometre Zero monument located at the end of Weh Island, there are also relics of World War II is in the form of natural caves former Japanese defense composed, and also the Weh Island legend where in the old books called the "Golden Island".

For fans of experienced snorkel, Octopus and Stingrays can be found here. Sunbathing on the beach with white sand is fine and can be performed on the opposite shore. This place is a tourist paradise and selam.Terumbu reef snorkel fan is only about 5 meters from the sandy beach.

Nature tourism activities to do in Weh Island Marine is surfing, boat ride, swimming, fishing, and diving under the water to enjoy nature with a diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.


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