Heard the name of Sabang, who does not know? The place was at the western end of Indonesia have been frequently known to us from Sabang to Merauke. However, his true name is not an island of Sabang, but the town on the island of Weh. Yes, Sabang is located on the island of Weh. An island that is known for its natural scenery and strtategis.
Weh island is an island that is formed in volcanic. No wonder though, still found in typical volcanic rocks which are easily found. It is also influential to the fertility of the soil. Some forest green caps intact can be found in the western part of the island. When the drive toward a single iconic destinations on the island of Weh, namely KM 0 – symbol of the outer limits, SO visitors can encounter tropical forests. Often on the road, a group of long-tailed monkeys are on the way to relax. Their graves today towards the sea, in between there are seascapes of the Bay, where the inner Bay is located at the end of Sabang. From the top point of the height of the visitors can see the beauty of the Bay.
Located in the Bay lie Rubiah Island, supposedly drawn from its name – the name of the tomb of a woman, Cut Nyak Nuns who were buried on the island, lie coral reefs make Weh island became one of the famous underwater destinations.
Access to the island is from Iboih Beach Nuns or their local name "Teupin Layeu". Requires only approximately 5-10 minutes by speed boat from Iboih heading Rubiah island. At Iboih visitors can play the water on the beach and stay at the guest house. If you are lucky, some eco-friendly concept lodging provides the Pavilion that juts out into the sea. When you open your eyes in the morning, any sea view directly in front of your eyes.
The main objective in General is Iboih those who want to bersnokling as well as the activities of diving (scuba diving). But there is also the only to enjoy the beauty of nature and try culinary.
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For who want to dive, you need not to worry, there are a few dive operatoryang here you can contact. One advantage diving trips in Weh island is near. The sea around Rubiah island and other small islands in the seputarannya, has a diversity of different types of fish and beautiful coral reefs. Even if you don't intend on diving, snorkling with you can observe the beauty of the sea from the sea surface. Guaranteed, you can find a collection of fish (schooling fish) which swims around coral reefs. As for, the cost of renting equipment snorkling average about Rp 40,000. As for the cost of one dives around Rp 400,000 (or Eur 25 for foreign tourists).
The waters surrounding the beach, Iboih Rubiah island and indeed earmarked for tourism. Massive fishing activities are prohibited, because it feared would harm coral reefs, which in the end will have an impact on the potential this place under the sea. No wonder the waters under water at this place was mentioned as one of the best in Sumatra.
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Other dive spots are more challenging, – more than 30 meters, is under the KM0 and West coast of Weh island. It is said that according to a local diver, ocean topography shaped steep at this location that can go diving in to a depth of 100 meters. This location is recommended for the advanced diverberlisensi due to the difficulty and risk of the dives.
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Don't forget to keep your ethics as long as you are at this location. Visitors are expected to dress politely fixed to respect the local culture. To keep the natural you are requested not to litter.
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To go to the island of Weh, you can use the ro-ro ship (ferry) or also with fast ship from Banda Aceh. With a fast ship from the port of Ule-Lhe, Banda Aceh headed to the port of Balohan, Sabang takes about 45 minutes. As an alternative, other than a ship, headed to Sabang is also available direct flight from Medan.
