Saturday, October 1, 2011

Sikuai Island

Sikuai island located in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra with a total area of ​​40 hectares. To reach this island, from the city of Padang in the Gulf Bungus precisely, you will be escorted by speedboat. Bungus bay is located 23 km to the south of Padang.

The island is located about half a nautical mile from downtown and can be achieved by using marine transportation such as ships, through the ports of Muara in travel time about 45 minutes and from the dock Airud Bungus in about 35 minutes travel time Sikuai Island has an area of ​​about 44.4 ha, including islands tropical climate all year round with white sand beaches and still have a natural tropical forests.
The island has a natural Sikuai is still beautiful. The beauty of this island is a blend of the beauty of the sea with all its contents and peaceful island with forests that are still awake and on the nature island Sikuai. The Sea very calm and the water is clear so you can enjoy your time with a swim or snorkel to witness the beauty beneath the sea. A variety of marine life such as coral reefs and the fish are colorful ornamental can you encounter when you explore the underwater Sikuai Coast.
Another activity you can do, including walking or cycling along the coast. While walking the streets enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can collect various types of clams found dead on the beach. Cycling is equally thrill. Manager island already provides track bike with a bike rental prices are very affordable.
Apart from strolling along the beach, you can walk around the island. For about 45 minutes, you'll see the beauty of nature and forests with a variety of its animal Sikuai Island. Animals typical Sikuai Island, among others, monitor lizards, monkeys, and a variety of colorful bird species.
Landscape when the sunset is the most eagerly anticipated by the visitors Sikuai Island. The beauty of the sunset scenery is breathtaking when viewed from the top of the island. To achieve this, you should up the stairs for 30-45 minutes. After that, you will see the beauty of a golden red sun at sunset on the western horizon.

No comments:

Post a Comment