Wakatobi, A Piece of Heaven on Earth

Did you know that Indonesia has the one of the most beautiful underwater paradise on earth? Underwater paradise knew as the Wakatobi National Park is located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wakatobi is the capital of Wangi-Wangi.

Wakatobi consists of four major islands, namely Wangiwangi, Kalidupa, Tomia, and Binongko. So, Wakatobi is an acronym for the name of the four main islands. Before December 18, 2003, these islands are called Junior Iron Islands and is still a part of Buton.

Astronomically, Wakatobi located south of the equator, and like other regions in Indonesia, Wakatobi has the two seasons, rainy and dry seasons. Wakatobi National Park established in 1996, with a total area of ??1.39 million hectares, involving marine biodiversity and coral which occupies one of the highest priority position of marine conservation in Indonesia.

The beauty and richness of the Wakatobi National Park is already well known abroad, especially after Wallacea expedition from England in 1995 which mentions that the region of Southeast Sulawesi is very rich in coral species.


There, there are 750 of the total 850 species of coral in the world. Configuring the depth varies from flat to sloping to the sea, and in some areas there are bertubir steep waters. The deepest waters reaching 1044 meters.

Marine tourism is a tourist activity has long been recognized and is the mainstay of tourism in the Wakatobi National Park. The wealth of marine life is not because coral reefs along the vast waters of the underwater topography colorful as slop shape, flat, drop-off, atoll and underwater cave.

More than 112 species of corals from 13 families including Acropora formosa, A. Hyacinthus, Psammocora profundasafla, Pavona cactus, Leptoseris yabei, Fungia molucensis, Lobophyllia robusta, Merulina ampliata, Platygyra versifora, Euphyllia glabrescens, Tubastraea frondes, Stylophora pistillata, Sarcophyton throchelliophorum who live in harmony with other underwater inhabitants.

Fish species richness national park is owned by 93 species of fish including (Cephalopholus argus), takhasang (Naso unicornis), pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens), napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus), red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus), rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) , Amphiprion melanopus, Chaetodon specullum, Chelmon rostratus, Heniochus acuminatus, Lutjanus monostigma, Caesio caerularea, and others.

Wakatobi National Park is also a point of some kind of sea birds such as goose-brown stone (Sula leucogaster plotus), Malay plover (Charadrius peronii) and King Prawn Eurasia (Alcedo atthis) nested.

Several species of turtles also make this park their home as hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and fission turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Wakatobi waters have loyal guests who make Wakatobi waters as a playground, a guest was none other than the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). Normally, sperm whales are in Wakatobi in November, while the other hemisphere freezes. In the relatively warmer waters of Wakatobi and abundant feed the whales could be filling the stomach.

Not only that Wakatobi is also a place to play manta rays (Manta ray) were classified as giant body size. Manta is one of the distinctive and unique fish, which is only found in tropical waters.
The presence of 25 pieces of coral reef and depth that makes the waters ideal Park Authority ideal place for various species of marine life to live, make the inhabitants of the sea here has aesthetic value and high conservation.

Specifically Park Authority surrounded coast of coral islands along the 600 miles along the beach attractions with huge potential to run, spread throughout the Wakatobi region. So it was not without reason that the beach area in Wakatobi is perfect for sightseeing as diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing.

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Sowan Beach, Beauty is Hidden in Java Island

Its location right in the shaft lane north coast (coast) pathway Surabaya - Jakarta, where beach Sowan with a wave, it feels incomplete if not stopped for a moment at the beach entrance sowan Village area, District Bancar, Tuban, East Java

The situation is left as it is naturally impressed and offered a thousand enchanting beauty. When the waves reach  rocks and grasses, and shrubs in the palm supported along the coast, making the atmosphere bahaei complete tour. So tired of playing in the sand or the waves licking at the end feel dead tired loosen shelter amongst breeze.

Beaches under management Tuban Forestry Officer, has an area of 32 acres. Expanse of green lush forest surrounds Sowan Beach. The potential of this nature, which are then visited by locals and various cities in East Java to see its natural beauty while enjoying a variety of seafood available. From crab to crab to fresh grilled fish dishes are served with typical Tuban. Spicy and a little salty.
Meanwhile, when the brunch many young couples riding motorcycles entered the beach. They claim to just walk around, wasting time, waiting for the afternoon and then return to their respective homes.

In the other corner, it seems also the children and their parents fishing among the rocks. Its quiet environment and not the amount of waves, increasingly add to the comfort of this beach. However, the beach was so impressed sowan neglected. Some playground area provided was not neat anymore. An animal enclosure area, looking miserable. Even in a cage there are two to three animals.

When I get there, I was amazed by the number of shade trees, green and very beautiful. The white sand is also an attraction itself when first visiting the beach. Arduous journey paid off after seeing the beach is very wide and beautiful. I do not think, Tuban regency beauty store which is amazing.

After being around the beach, I was sitting in a place that has been provided directly overlooking the beach, and a few moments later, I marveled when the fishermen start fishing race. I started looking around the 50s or so, motor boats away from shore and into the sea off the coast of Java. Sowan beach is like paradise hidden in the corner of the island of Java.

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Source Article : http://kotatuban.com/pilihan-redaksi/pantai-sowan-tawarkan-seribu pesona-alam/

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Siung Beach, Paradise of The Rock Climbers

Siung Beach is located in the province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Yogyakarta located in the central part of the island of Java. While Yogyakarta itself, has 5 regions. And this is precisely Siung beach in the village Tepus, Gunungkidul district, Yogyakarta province, and the country of Indonesia.

The beach is about 70 km from the city center, or about 2 hours drive. Because there has been no public transport in the region, then we can reach this beach by bike or car. With the road is good, winding roads and a typical view of a very beautiful rock mountains, a journey that we take certainly show an interesting and different.

This beach has a very beautiful, especially the white sand and cliffs that very much. Therefore, this beach is very popular with climbers in the country and abroad. Here is also a rock climbing competition ever held in Asia. There are more than 250 climbing routes on this beach. Divided into several blocks cliffs, such as block A - block H with different difficulty levels vary. And climbing the most difficult according to the climber is climbing a kuda laut cliff. Because it is in the Indian Ocean, this beach has a fairly swift current. There are also marine animals and seaweeds.

To be able to enjoy the beach, cost about U$ 1 only, and you can enjoy it as much.

There are some photo when I was there

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