Samalona Island is a
beautiful small island near Makassar. The total area of the island is just
around 2.34 hectares. However, with such area, the island has beautiful cluster
of circular coral around the island. Apart from the cluster coral, the island
has white sand and crystal clear of water. The sand and the water make the
island look so beautiful.
The beauty of the island has made it the main tourist destination of most tourists visiting South Sulawesi. Especially, the tourist attraction such as diverse marine tropical fish, coral reefs and many diving areas are managed well. This attracts more tourists to visit the island. If you are about to travel to South Sulawesi, the best time to visit Samalona Islands is from February to October.
The beauty of the island has made it the main tourist destination of most tourists visiting South Sulawesi. Especially, the tourist attraction such as diverse marine tropical fish, coral reefs and many diving areas are managed well. This attracts more tourists to visit the island. If you are about to travel to South Sulawesi, the best time to visit Samalona Islands is from February to October.
Location
Samalona Island is situated
in the Straits of Makassar. Precisely, it lies on the Southwest coast of South
Sulawesi. It is in the district of Wajo, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The island can be reached by boat for about half an hour. You
can also go by rental boat from Loasari Beach. You will have to pay for about
Rp300,000 to Rp600,000 (US$31.00 to US$61.00). It takes about 30 minutes from
Loasari. It sounds expensive.
However, if you rent
the boat in group, it will not be expensive anymore. Especially, the island is
so beautiful. You will not regret having a trip in this island. You can enjoy
many things that it may be hard to find in many other places in South Sulawesi.
Activities
The main attraction of Samalona Island is its beautiful
underwater life. You can dive or snorkel to enjoy the beauty of its underwater.
When diving or snorkeling, you will see a school of various fish. The colorful
fish and the clear water of the sea allow you to see the sea creatures
obviously. After tiredof diving or snorkeling, you can rest and relax in the
beach.
The
fine white sand allows you to rest comfortably. Rest in the beach until the sun
sets.You will see the most fascinating sunset in the west. The sun seems to set
in the sea horizon. It’s magnificent. Prepare a camera to perpetuate the
beautiful object of the sunset.
Accommodations
Samalona Island provides lodges. However, don’t be
surprised that lodges are actually local people’s houses. Some people in
Samalona purposely provides their rooms for guests visiting the island.
Although most visitors prefer to spend the night in Makassar, some of them stay
in the island at night. They usually spend the night in one of the local
people’s houses.
The
house can be some kind of lodge for visitors. When you visit the island, and
you want to spend the night here in this island, you can stay in the lodge as
well. The lodge is comfortable enough as it is near the beach. You can hear the
sound of waves and feel the breeze of the sea wind.
Samalona is one of the best tourist destinations in South
Sulawesi. Never miss this beautiful Samalona Island in your travel plan.
Pictures
taken from www.wisatasulawesi.wordpress.com
