Cruising The Beauty of Lake Toba

Lake Toba is located in northern Sumatra, precisely on the island of Samosir is the largest lake in ASEAN which has a remarkable beauty, it has a beautiful lake and beautiful views is surrounded by green mountains around it.

This being the right time for you to be on vacation this season, samosir a destination that's right for you travelers.
there will be interesting things we found in Lake Toba, the culture is still strong, the friendliness of the Batak people who exist in this area are giving the charm and elegance of divine creation.

Lake Toba is a lake that comes from the terrible eruption of Mount Toba which is roughly 73,000 years ago; Lake Toba eruption produces currently providing a range of beauty and attractions of interest.

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Lake Toba Festival 2013 Samosir

Lake Toba Festival (FDT) is held again. If up until last year was named the Lake Toba Festival (PDT), now renamed to Lake Toba Festival. It was also shown that Lake Toba Festival enhanced “class “, became a festival that is certainly more than a mere party. This year, FDT will be held in Samosir, from 8 to 14 September 2013.

Lake Toba has long become an important tourist destination in North Sumatra Province attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide is also listed as the largest volcanic lake in the world. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island.

FDT activity this time the local culture that is packaged professionally. One of these is Carnival Sigale - gale. Unique and colorful event is believed to attract the attention of not only local residents or domestic tourists, but also foreign tourists.

The event is unique, because it was held in the form of a carnival. If it is usually the only witness Sigale gale statically, in the sense in one place, then the show is now carried through a route as far as 4.5 kilometers. Starting from Ball Field to the open stage Ambarita Tuktuk Samosir Island.

Despite its name, the Carnival Sigale - gale, however, held more than one type of performance art Batak alone. Will be shown as well Gorga ( typical Batak sculpture ) , Gondang ( typical Batak art music ) , Mask Batak , Tandok ( container of typical woven Batak ) , and of course the iconic presence Ulos Batak in the fashion world . Cultural wisdom is packaged in professional display, so as to demonstrate that the Batak culture that is part of the national culture of Indonesia is one of the hallmarks of this country.

Another interesting event in the Lake Toba Festival is Lake Toba’s World Drum Festival. Based on data from only a few areas in the world which makes gondang (drum or drum) as the melody. In Asia, only in Myanmar and in Indonesia - particularly in Batak - drum or drum used as a melody in traditional music performances.

But what makes the festival was initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in collaboration with the Government of North Sumatra is becoming increasingly attractive, because visitors can not only watch, observe, and support the cultural arts performances and sports competitions are held, but also be able to participate in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Indeed, in addition to cultural arts performances also featured a variety of sporting competitions. Not just local competition, but even that would be an international competition, as well as invited athletes from a number of friendly countries.

Among the sport competitions are held, including water sports. In addition to promoting the Toba Lake as a tourist destination world, the competition is also to introduce Lake Toba as one sports arena in Indonesian waters. There is a swimming competition, both for short- distance and marathon category. In addition, the competition will also be held Solu Bolon, rowing race with the traditional boat used on Lake Toba.

Other sports competitions are the paragliding competition category landing accuracy, both on land and in water. Believe it or not, but the area around Lake Toba, is touted as one of the best paragliding spots in the world.

So really right, this time the implementation of the FDT. If the first called party, it is now the Festival. More than just a party, which would certainly be more interesting?

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Lagundri Beach: Best Surfing Spots in Indonesia

Lagundri beach is one of the best beaches on the island of Nias, North Sumatra. Lagundri Nias district located in the south, not far from the beach Sorake. One of the beaches suitable for surfing beginners to master is Lagundri beach located on the island of Nias, waves provide extraordinary sensation, and even some people say the second wave after Hawaii.

Lagundri beach is one beach which is located in South Nias district. The one that made waves in this Lagundri is ideal for windsurfing because of its location facing the Indonesian Ocean and is also a meeting place for the bay so that large waves will flow. This beach is one of the goals of local and foreign surfers.

The seurfer can try folds wave height capable of reaching 6 to 9 feet with a variety of levels. Not only is it long thrust Lagundri waves in coastal areas could even reach 200 yards every year many tourists, especially foreign tourists who visit this beach.

Lagundri beach several times a location was surfing competitions both nationally and internationally. Nias Open Championship is one of the regularly held where hundreds of surfers around the world, especially from Australia so dominated the oceans Lagundri beach is great for a tourist destination. Because, along the beach and Sorake Lagundri lined home stay and cradles are ready to serve tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the beach.

Enjoy this picture of lagundri beach

The fee was quite cheap as budget lodging. Until now, if we take the ferry from Sibolga to Gunung Sitoli or plane from Medan Polonia to Binaka, will find a lot of foreign tourists. They are sports fans will surf to Sorake and enjoy the beautiful beaches of white sand in Lagundri. Naturally, they flock to it. Therefore, Sorake and Lagundri touted as the second best surf after Hawaii. For those of you who want to visit, it is advisable to come in April or May to get great and challenging waves for surfing fun.

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Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia Tourism

6. Kelimutu National Park

Lake Flores
Lake three colors, that's one of the beauties presented Kelimutu National Park .. There are three adjacent Lake Flores, respectively - each colored light blue, red, and dark green. the beauty of the lake Flores so attract the tourists both domestic and foreign. The lake colors can also change from dark green to black, from blue to brown, from light green to white, etc. .. depending on the mood of the mountain Kelimutu . three lakes at Mount Kelimutu is believed by locals as the abode of the spirits of the dead man. the name of each lake is Tiwu Ata Mbupu which means lake Life People Who Died Parents, second lake named Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai or Young Life Lake-Mudi That Has Died, and the last lake named Tiwu Ata Polo or lake for the Soul humans are always doing evil.

7. Ujung Kulon National Park

Badul Island, one of the islands in the Ujung Kulon TN
Ujung Kulon National Park is identical to the Java rhino, it is in the Javan rhino habitat to live and breed, TN Ujung Kulon has three types of ecosystems are marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems. here we can see a variety of stunning natural beauty .. beaches in TN Ujung Kulon provide stunning beauty, but it also contained other interesting places such as hot springs, waterfalls, etc.. we can also enjoy the exotic underwater scenery, or rent a boat sailing by speedboat and visiting the islands in the Ujung Kulon TN.

8. Way Kambas National Park

Way Kambas elephant in TN
Way Kambas National Park is located in Lampung province, an area that was inhabited by various types of protected animals such as the Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Asian Wild Dog, Tapir, etc. .. This region is known as the African safari tour of Indonesia, we will enter a vast area of savanna and watch wild animals living in the wild in person ..

9. Derawan Island

DERAWAN
Such as Raja Ampat, Derawan marine tourism is one of the best in the World, to eksotisan Derawan island is so famous in foreign countries .. Derawan Island Derawan Islands into the region in the province of East Kalimantan. here we can enjoy the beauty of the beach, and doing all sorts of activities such as diving, snorkeling, or just enjoying the scenery while fishing .

10. NATIONAL PARK BUNAKEN

exotic Bunaken Marine Park
Bunaken National Park or better known as the Bunaken marine park is located in the Village Bunaken, Bunaken District, Manado. Bunaken Marine Park is one of the Most Beautiful in the World, and various species of fish and coral reefs in Bunaken Marine Park making it so beautiful .. in Bunaken we can dive, snorkeling, or sailing boat equipped using glass in the floor so that we could enjoy the underwater scenery from the boat.

Similarly, a list of 10 Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia Tourism .. in addition to the above places, in this country there are so many other beautiful places like Komodo Island, Lake Toba, Sabang, Kawah Ijen, National Park Gede-Pangrango, TN Baluran, Son Nature Reserve Krakatao, etc. .. Indonesia is so much natural beauty
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Interesting Vacation Places in Indonesia

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Interesting Vacation Places in Indonesia

1. Lorentz National Park

Lorentz National Park - Papua
Lorentz National Park in the set as one of the world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, is one of three regions in the world that has snow in the tropics. Lorentz National Park is representative of the complete ecosystem for biodiversity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. This area covers the mountains, beaches, lakes, jungles, etc... Here also there is one of the seven highest peaks on seven continents (seven summits) is Cartenz
pyramid or by local communities in the call Ndugu Ndugu (4,884 masl). Of the many indigenous tribes living in the region, most notably the tribal Asmat.

Lorentz National Park has so many interesting places to visit, but for access to this area is very difficult. In addition to topography and rugged terrain, the region still has not been thoroughly mapped .still many places unspoiled by man.

2. RAJA AMPAT

one resort in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is the region with the richest natural resources in the tropical world, Raja Ampat is an archipelago, the island entered the 610 recorded in this region and around the 35 islands are inhabited. Many say that Raja Ampat marine tourism is the best place in the world. Besides presenting outstanding scenery, access to the Raja Ampat fairly easy enough. In Raja Ampat there are many beach resorts serving exotic scenery superb. Some of which are managed by foreigners.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is also famous for diving tours; spectacular underwater scenery can be enjoyed by diving. We can also use the speedboat sailing and enjoying the natural beauty of the islands in Raja Ampat.

3. LOMBOK

Segara Anak, Mount Rinjani National Park - Lombok
Included in Lombok West Nusa Tenggara province, this small island presents so many stunning natural beauties. diverse natural beauty we can find, from the exotic beach of Senggigi, Gili Trawangan underwater tours, tours Falls, up the lake at an altitude of 2000 masl (Segara Anak Gunung Rinjani National Park), at the foot of Mount Rinjani also contained an inland settlement Sasak are still alive in a way - the traditional way. Beauty of Lombok is famous in the world, rivaling even the most popularity of Bali as a tourist icon Indonesia

4. BALI

Dreamland beach - Bali
who is not familiar with Bali? The island is even more famous than Indonesia itself. When soccer star Christiano Ronaldo visited Indonesia in the framework of social visits after the tsunami disaster a few years ago he told me that he initially thought that Indonesia is a country on the island of Bali near.
Bali Island is famous for its natural beauty. This island is referred to as the island of Gods, the abode of the gods. Although so many tourist attractions in Bali, but the most famous is the tourist beaches. Ranging from sunset beach of Kuta, Sanur Sunrise beach, Dreamland beach beauty, etc.

 

5. Bromo Tengger Semeru National PARK

Camp Climber in Ranu Kumbolo (new year 2012) - photo by @ Revelation Semeru
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is a must visit, especially for tourists who love the outdoors activities. This region presents a variety of stunning natural beauty. call it Coban Pelangi (with flashes of rainbow waterfall that is always visible in the daytime), Ocean Sand of Mount Bromo, Sunrise Penanjakan, Coban Trident, etc. .. but the most beautiful is Mount Semeru, Semeru presents a panorama of extraordinary natural .. ranging from Ranukumbolo (lake at an altitude of 2400 masl), savanna oro-oro Ombo, pine forests, flower-filled valleys Kalimati edelweiss, and of course that famous peak - Mahameru. Semeru is the highest mountain on the island of Java (3,676 masl). mountaineering information semeru >>  via [10 Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia Tourism]

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Traditional Wedding of Sasak Lombok (island)

(Trisna Noviia) -  "Traditional wedding sasak Lombok"

TEPALING" (stolen) 
When you imagine the girls kidnap someone in your mind, you will be reported to the authorities or police.
But not in the traditional indigenous Sasak tribe. Girls kidnapped and hid it means you invite someone to marry girls, only on the island of Lombok runaway girls would not someone in the criminal law.

"NYELABAR" (notification of the family of men)

Nyelabar is notice to the woman's family that her daughter will marry
Inevitably the family must agree because if not allowed then be tarnished family name, except the men asked the family not to perform ceremonies and kidnapping.

"BETIKAH" (wedding ceremony)

Betikah is the inaugurations of the two parties are legally in accordance with religious custom in legitimate right by the prince that girls and boys have become husband and wife.
"BEGAWE" (celebration of the legitimate marriage)
Begawe done as a form of blessing to the ease that had been treated with one almighty god for the smooth wedding and celebrate by inviting the villagers each from both sides bride

"Nyongkolan" (wedding procession procession from house to house men of the bride)

Nyongkolan as a form of restoring the good name of the parents in the village or the village because to her had been kidnapped by the groom's men. Nyongkolan cannot be held if the girls do not do the ritual kidnapping

In the Nyongkolan the girl in the front row was a young girl who delivers the bride in one after another with a teenage boy who delivers bride men in the back row there beleq drum (traditional musical instrument Lombok) is a typical drum 2 people who are very large and using custom clothing lombok.

"SORONG SERAH"

Sorong Serah doing the bride to ask for forgiveness and blessing of two people know how to kiss the feet with both parents
Apologized for his actions in doing so in a new life with her husband always give blessings and stay away from anything that destroys marriages

Traveled to the island of Lombok is not complete if you know at least a few customs that were there, certainly more fun and easier to adapt if you know the culture of Lombok.

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The Exotic Gili island of Lombok

(Trisna Noviia) - Gili, this greeting is often hurled by residents in the island of Lombok to mention the small islands around Lombok Island ... which is interesting in this small island does not allow any motorized vehicles. So that there is only cidomo (a type of carriage) and bikes.

There are three Gili is famous for its beauty ... Gili air, Gili meno, Gili Trawangan is located in North Lombok regency.

Gili Air

Gili from a nearby harbor ward takes about ± 15 minutes to cross by boat. With the defection rate is not so burdensome one dollar your pocket.

In gili air you can enjoy the beautiful clean white sand not miss sunset and sunrise anyway.

So beautiful ... Visiting a bar there, only to Enjoy BBQ dishes and a variety of beverages to your taste ... you can book a tour package there is not enough time in one day to enjoy this beautiful island .. Various types of attractive villas on offer ... To enhance your holiday
 

Gili meno

Gili which is in the middle between the water and the Gili Trawangan, meno is an island that is perfect to unwind from urban activities ... Because quite fairly quiet. However, suitable for you who want to relax ... On this island there is a salt water lake in the population utilized to make the salt ... Hospitality and panoramic meno crossing rates roughly only $ 1 is not much different from the water Gili ...

Gili Trawangan

Gili which is most distant ... ± takes 30 minutes to get in the Gili ... Beauty and the crowd cannot be unmatched Gili ...  Cidomo never lonely travelers passing by delivering the foreign and domestic ... The crowd exceeded Gili Gili Gili next to her because the economy and the business grew more rapidly ... plus natural factors that support ... You can find turtle breeding .. Vacation days and spent a wonderful day here ... According to Gili Trawangan TripAdvisor is the much visited island number 4 in Asia after the Pacific Islands at number 2

 

If you visit the chili is not complete if not visited Gili

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Siung Beach in Gunung Kidul Area

The beach which is located in a remote area in Gunung Kidul Regency, South of Tepus Subdistrict. The distance is around 70 km from the city center or around two hours using a four-wheel drive.
However, the distances will be lost when the terrace you find beautiful blue Beach flanked by steep cliffs of coral there. A big rock you can explore when the sea tide. If not, undo your intention because the massive South Coast waves large and dangerous.

Siung Beach in Gunung Kidul Area

Siung Beach in Gunung Kidul Area

Siung Beach in Gunung Kidul Area

climbing area Siung Beach

Cliffs here also can be used as a climbing area for hobby. Hundreds of climbing routes available.
Parking facilities and a restaurant are also available on the beach. The eastern side you will also find a range of fishing boats is being rested. Yes, there is also a fishing village on the coast of cloves. If you are lucky, you will find the activity of mothers speak of seaweed around the coast. The seaweed is not for food, but industrial production of plastic materials.

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Indrayanti Beach with Unique Coral Reefs Tourist Destinations

The official name of this beach is actually a Pulang Syawal Beach, but people know him as the first Indrayanti Beach taken from a cafe on the beach.
This beach is currently popular among people of Yogyakarta as a tourist destination. Not just beaches of white sands and blue, but also the unique coral reefs there. The coral reef is located in the west coast is square shaped to look like a stones in pieces.
Since there are toilet facilities and the beach cafe is convenient to use as a hangout. Even the owner of the cafe provides superior jet ski games and tower monitoring, clean beaches because there is a ban on littering and fines for those who break them.

Indrayanti Beach

Indrayanti Beach with Unique Coral Reefs Tourist Destinations

Indrayanti Beach with Unique Coral Reefs Tourist Destinations

Indrayanti Beach with Unique Coral Reefs Tourist Destinations

Sunset in Indrayanti Beach

This beach is quite comfortable laced. You can slip between the rocks and relax under the shade jumbo. The beach is fairly gentle slope is relatively quite safe to play water, it's just still dangerous to use swimming because the waves are still big in the Beaches.

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The Hidden Buddhist Temple of Borobudur at Sunrise

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, in addition to being a bustling tourist attraction, is also a center of worship for Buddhists in Indonesia, especially at every celebration of Vesak. This is consistent with the meaning of its name is "monastery in the hills". Borobudur Currently established as one of the UNESCO World Heritage.

The Hidden Buddhist Temple of Borobudur at Sunrise

Today, Borobudur has become a tourist attraction which attracts many tourists both local and foreign tourists. Moreover, Borobudur has become a holy place for Buddhists in Indonesia and became the center of an annual celebration of the most important Buddhist Vesak.

Borobudur Temple

 

Buddhist Temple of Borobudur

Buddhist Temple of Borobudur

Buddhist Temple of Borobudur

Borobudur at Sunrise

Borobudur be one proof of the greatness and human intelligence has ever made in Indonesia. Borobudur become a tourist and cultural sites in Indonesia than Bali and Jakarta. After visiting Borobudur, you can also visit the nearby villages like Karanganyar which has some interesting sights.
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Raja Ampat Islands Spot Diving Fantastic

Raja Ampat Islands is a district, which has the best coral reefs in Indonesia. Raja Ampat marine waters is mostly covered by undisturbed coral so that it becomes a haven for fish as foraging and breeding. The archipelago consists of miniature unique environments, ranging from penelukan (embayment) is shaded by a large influx of fresh water, vast expanse of reefs to coral islands (atolls-atoll) tall.

Beautiful Raja Ampat

In some places, such as in the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and the adaptation itself, corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and direct sunlight. One of the best dive sites in the area of Raja Ampat is Kofiau Island.

Raja Ampat Islands

Under the sea, a view more stunning. Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Because of the many local islands and narrow straits, then most of the dive at any given time has a strong current. It is also possible to do a drift dive, dive while the flow is fast with very clear water while fishing through the collection.

Raja Ampat Islands

According to Anton Suebu, Manager the Nature Conservancy Raja Ampat, based on research, in the area of Raja Ampat at least there are more than five hundred species of fish. To preserve the underwater park in the Raja Ampat Islands, the government has set Waigeo marine areas around the South, which includes the island of Gam, Mansuar Island, Yeben Group and Trunk Group Pele, a marine wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 60 thousand hectares. To visit these islands is not too difficult although it takes time and considerable expense. We can use the airline's flights from Jakarta to Sorong via Manado for 6 hour flight.

Raja Ampat Islands

From Sorong city big enough and quite complete facilities for exploring the Raja Ampat there are two choices; take a boat tour with pinisi or staying in the resort of  Papua Diving. Although most of the tourists who come to Raja Ampat is currently divers, actual location is interesting also for non-divers as tourists also have white sandy beaches are very beautiful, clusters of karst islands that fascinating and flora-fauna unik.

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The Sunrise Beach Sanur Bali

Sanur Beach, Bali, Indonesia Bali became popular in the world because of its beautiful beaches exceptional. Sanur Beach has a reputation of one of the most beautiful in the world. Waves at Sanur beach softer than others. Sanur is like a paradise for tourists who love the beauty of the sea.

The Sunrise Beach Sanur Bali

 This beach can not be used for surfing. Not far off Sanur Beach there is also dive and snorkel locations. Because of the condition of the beach is so friendly, so it can be used by divers of all levels of expertise.
This beach is also known as Sunrise beach as opposed to Kuta Beach.

Beach Sanur Bali

Sanur beach is a perfect location for enjoying the sunrise or the sun rises as a base east of the island of Bali. Of course this makes it more interesting tourist sites, there is even a segment on Sanur beach is a beach called Sunrise because the scenery is very beautiful sunrise when seen from there.

facilities on beach sanur

sanur beach to enjoy the beauty of the many facilities that are provided by the tour players, who offer a variety of facilities at Sanur beach, hotel, lodging, and other facilities that you need during a holiday in Sunrise Beach, is the beautiful beach sanur. The Sunrise Beach Sanur Bali

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History The Beauty of Lake Toba

History The Beauty of Lake Toba ~ Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. This lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called the island.

Lake Toba

Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in North Sumatra Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists.

Parapat, Danau Toba

Lake Toba is expected explosion occurred at about 73000-75000 years ago and an eruption (super volcano) the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner of Michigan Technological University estimate that the volcanic materials spewed out of the mountain as much as 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock overlies and 2,000 km ³ of volcanic ash which is expected in the wind to the west for 2 weeks. Volcanic dust in the wind has spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. The explosion occurred during a week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.
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Video History Of Lake Toba

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Vacation in Hill Park Greenhill City

Vacation in Hill Park which is one of the attractions in Sibolangit. Hill Park is such Dufan in Jakarta, but in contrast to Dufan, only Hill Park is still smaller. Hillpark Greenhill City Sibolangit is an international tourist place.

Hill Park Greenhill City

This park can create attraction for visitors to Indonesia and foreign countries in which in addition to having lots of fun games, also shows the incredible natural beauty.

No wonder the Hillpark Greenhill City Sibolangit is crowded by tourists to visit, probably because this Sibolangit Hillpark Greenhill City presents many games, and also a cool wind blowing.

Sibolangit Hill Park Greenhill City

 Hillpark Greenhill City Sibolangit is the most suitable place for a holiday with your family, so it would not hurt if you visit this Sibolangit Hillpark Greenhill City to fill your holiday. Hill Park Greenhill city is also very near to Lake Toba. ~ Vacation in Hill Park Greenhill City

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Pink Beach Romantic place in Komodo Island

Pink Beach is one of the beaches on the island of Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach due to sand beach in pink.
Pink color of the beach is a mixture of colors mixed with white sand beach with coral fragments, shells, and the calcium carbonate of marine invertebrates is very small, and the Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell. Beach as there are only 7 in the world.

Pink Beach Romantic place in Komodo Island

In the Pink Beach is there so much marine life includes 1000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of Spong. Given that so much marine life, this place is perfect snorkeling and diving to be a place for lovers of sea sports.

Pink Beach Romantic place

island of Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara

Pink Beach in Komodo Island

Komodo Island

Currents at this beach is famous enough. That's because the meeting of the northern tropical sea water and sea water from the south. ~ enjoy your vacation in Pink Beach Romantic place in Komodo Island

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