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Paradise Island For Suffer

MENTAWAI ISLAND by the water surfing organizations designated as a place that has the third best wave after Hawaii and Tahiti. Mentawai Islands is a district in West Sumatra Province of Indonesia, is located about 150 km off the Coast of Sumatra Island. The area with 601 km ² is inhabited by 64,235 people, mostly indigenous people. Mentawai Islands consists of 213 islands with 4 main islands of Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai.

Until now, most of the land area is forests. Having been through a long geological history, Mentawai has several endemic species that are protected, and there are 20 endemic species that live in these islands. Four of which were Simakobu (Simias concolor), dwarf gibbon (Hylobates klossii), Mentawai leaf monkey (Presbytis potenziani), monkey Mentawai (Macaca Siberut).

To protect the existence of these endemic species, half of the area has been designated as the Mentawai Siberut National Park. The presence of National Park and the lush rain forest on the islands directly support a variety of life on the beach and the sea, including the tourism sector. Many tourists who come to enjoy the many attractions in the coastal areas are also very impressed by the originality Mentawai forests.

Mentawai Islands have a coastline 758 km. The main potential of the waves of the Mentawai Islands is rolling and very suitable to be turned into surfing. Mentawai Islands potential of this began to unfold when in the mid 90's, some surfers from Australia to visit and see the waves that they never thought was in the Mentawai. The surfer was eventually disseminating findings and some of them even founded several beach resorts to serve foreign tourists who want to surf in the Mentawai.

Geographical position of the Mentawai Islands off the coast of West Sumatra distinct benefits for tourism development of extreme sports. Located directly Ocean Facing the Mentawai Islands granted consistent waves all year. Between April to August which coincided with summer holidays in Europe is the best time for surfing.

In that season, Mentawai waves can reach six meters tall and this is the most sought after by surfers . Mentawai Islands has recorded a 400 point often made surfing locations by the surfer. 400 points from surfing, has 23 points including international waves. The area is spread among others in the Nyang-Nyang, Coral Bajat, Karoniki, Pananggelat and Mainuk (Siberut Island), Katiet Basua (Sipoira Island) and North Pagai (Sikakap Island).

The recognition gave by the international world of the waves can be seen from the Mentawai surfing event held in these islands. Each year, Mentawai appointed as the executor Surfing World Championship Series or World Series is scheduled Surfing Water every month in August.
To ensure the comfort and safety of the surfers, local governments held several supporting facilities. Facilities supporting the most significant are the establishment of 60 exclusive surf spots scattered in various corners of the island. Beside an exclusive set surf spot, the government also established beach resorts and various other support facilities for the convenience of tourists. Among the resort, include Macaroni Silabu Island, Kandui in Nyang Nyang Island, Mentawai Saraina City, and Alloyta in Simakakang Island, and Surfing Ground in Katiet. Currently, Mentawai can be gained access through two channels of the sea and plane, Mentawai can be achieved by fast boat for four hours or ship selama10 hours.


18 comments for "Paradise Island For Suffer"

  1. good place to surf

    but I'm afraid of the region after the tsunami

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  2. A tsunami would be the ultimate ride man, like Bodhi Atva in Point Break. Searching for the perfect ride. RIP Patrick Swayze.

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  3. Thank you for allowing us to have a feel of yet another paradise and travel destination to visit in any given holiday period. The destination looks relaxing and exciting especially for surfing enthusiasts. Keep featuring more places such as this. Thank you. God bless.

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  5. That looks like a very cool place for a surfer. I wish I could surf on that water... that would be so fun! :D

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  6. Great post. I've been to Mentawai and although surfing is just a hobby for me, I can say that it is really one of the best places in the world to catch a wave!

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  7. Wooooow such nice pictures. I like to surf , that looks like a perfect place to surf !! I'm waiting for the summer to come, now it's very cold here in Europe :( .

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  8. This looks like a very interesting “itinerary , Lillie and I am very happy to be able to provide a destination :))) I look forward to reading all these entries hire.

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  9. Thanks for the wonderful post. So well explained. I really feel like taking a few days off and flying to Paradise Island.

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  10. It looks like a paradise for surfing!! thank you for the post, and the pictures are great...

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  12. have you guys been to Siargao Islands, Philippines? The waves there are so huge. And lots of beautiful ladies.

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  13. I love suffering, but don't know how to suffer , can someone guide me ?

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  14. Indonesia has a lot of good places to visit especially to the people who loves adventure! Mentawai Island is indeed a perfect place for surfing.

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  15. What a cool place it would be to go surfing on a windy afternoon. A tsunami would make the surfing more enjoyable.lol...but the place seems cool.

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  18. I love surfing and I would just love to go to Paradise Island....but I can't afford..

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