Sabang, an island located at the westernmost tip of Sumatra is an island that has an interesting tourism potential. Sabang is often referred to as Pulau Weh save a million marine tourism as well as an exotic beach tourist attraction. The city is famous for the Zero Kilometer Monument as a sign of the start of NKRI region to save so many tourist destinations worth a visit. Our journey started from Ulee Port of Banda Aceh, one of the ports that became the starting point to the Port of Balohan Sabang.
This is where our journey point begins with riding a motorcycle at 9 am to Ulee Harbor. Had queued for a few minutes to buy a ticket to Sabang. We chose a slow boat to Sabang with a two-hour travel time by using a BRR motor boat. Toward Sabang is not difficult. There are two types of ships that can take to Sabang, a fast 30-minute boat with ticket price of Rp 60 thousand per person and a slow two-hour boat trip with a tariff of Rp 23 thousand. The sunny weather was so supportive in our inaugural trip this time, by penetrating the fierce waves of the sea that seemed to split the ship that continues to sail to the destination city.
Kilometer Nol
The time is 12:30, exactly two hours drive finally stop at the Port of Balohan Sabang. Yes, the city of Sabang that I often see on the television screen to be one of the most important destinations in the bucket list as a city of dreams.
At 13.00, the scorching sun as if burning the skin asked us to continue this tiring journey, combing the streets of Sabang City in a short time indeed requires excellent stamina. The night before we decided to take a break in a homestay not far from the location of Sabang attractions, and chose to continue the journey the next day.
The second day in Sabang became the turning point of our journey begins, from visiting various attractions in Sabang. Our destination is Iboeh Beach and Rubiah Island. One of the beaches that became an icon of the city of Sabang. Many people say not complete to Pulau Weh without trying to snorkel or diving in Rubiah Island. Rubiah Island is famous for its maritime tourism. The sound of the waves of Rubiah Island that sounded like orchestral music that melodious in the eardrum.
The sunny, peaceful weather is so felt here. After arriving at Teupin Layeu Beach we crossed again by boat or by glass boat. For regular rental fee from Rp 100 thousand - Rp 350 thousand per boat. So with cost saving, you should follow the group or find friends who have one goal, of course, can save costs.
Less than 15 minutes from Teupin Layeu Beach, finally to Rubiah Island. With complete snorkeling equipment ranging from mask, snorkel, buoy and fin, which we rent in place equipment for Rp 40 thousand per person, we immediately jumped into the water. In less than 5 minutes we have been surrounded by colorful ornamental fishes, they seem to be familiar with humans.
Rubiah Island is synonymous with the beautiful scenery under the sea is very beautiful. A lot of coral reefs, our eyes are spoiled by colorful ornamental fish in large quantities. Make me this first snorkeling, and very lucky to get such a spectacular view. I myself never get tired of seeing the fish going back and forth, watching them activity directly in front of the eyes. It feels like seeing an ornamental fish in an aquarium but without glass.
The beauty of the underwater waters of Rubiah Island
One of the tourist assets owned by Sabang is a marine park that is still awake. Several beaches in Sabang are well known by foreign tourists, in addition to Rubiah Island, there are also Sumur Tiga Beach, Iboeh Beach, and Gapang Beach, where most of the beach is surrounded by forest areas that are still awake. Not only Iboeh and Rubiah who have underwater beauty, Gapang Beach located not far from Zero Monument Kilometer also has a beautiful underwater park for tourists who want to spend time on vacation in Pulau Weh.
On Iboeh Beach there is a marine park area that is well known by tourists, the Rubiah sea park. which is Rubiah marine park is famous for coral reefs and fish that are in it, including nemo fish. Not only that to spoil the tourists Sabang community create a house on the beach stage as a means of lodging. Along with the many tourists who make Sabang as a place for a vacation, the anticipation of Sabang so enthusiastic community to make more lodging at the location of tourism. Unlike most other islands, Sabang is a paradise for divers and even snorkeling. Coral reefs are still awake to the attraction for divers to enjoy the beauty of the beautiful underwater charm. if viewed from the surface of the beach, is very visible blue coral reefs. If you are a hobby of diving, enjoy the underwater beauty of Sabang Island to be an interesting option to fill the holidays.
So short of our trip at that time. Not only have an exotic beach, the famous City with zero mile monument makes us feel at home and do not want to go home. Not complete if it is vacationing in a place without tasting the typical culinary of the area, namely sate octopus, starling noodles, noodle pingsun and rujak klah become a decent culinary to try.