Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Mentawai Islands

Mentawai Islands is famous for its beautiful beaches.High waves can be used for surfing activities (surfing).
Mentawai Islands Surfing is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times it has been an international surfing competition held here. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" (surfing spot) that can be used as a surfing location.Surfing activity can be done at several beaches located in the Mentawai islands. The beaches are: Beaches Nyangnyang, Bajat Coral Coast, Beach Karoniki, and the Coast Pananggelat Mainuk all of which are located in the District of South Siberut. In addition to the District of South Siberut, in District Sipora there are also several beaches like Bosua Katiet Beach and South Beach. While in the District of North Pagai there is the West Coast. 
Location surfing attraction can be reached by motor boat and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, a trip taken for 14 hours with-Padang route Sipora-Muara Siberut and costs approximately between Rp. 200 000-Rp. 300.000, - per person (February 2008)
To enter the Mentawai Islands, the tourists can use the services of a guide or use the services of tour operators. For lodging, lodging in the Mentawai Islands are available along the beach.