TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is definitely a heaven for surfers all over the world. Many interesting spots in Indonesia are worth to try out and pump the adrenaline. In Sumatra alone, there are at least three favorite locations to go surfing.
Not surprisingly, many foreign tourists with surfboards crowd the following three locations:
1. Nias Islands
Two surfing spots in Nias Islands, North Sumatra, are included in the 10 best spots in the world. These two spots are known as The Point and Indicator. Both spots are in Sorake Beach, where rolling waves continuously emerge throughout the year.
Sorake beach is located in Lagundri Bay. For the tourist who doesn’t surf, enjoying Sorake beach and Lagundri Bay is still intriguing.
In addition, other attractions in Nias Island, such as Pink Beach or Gawu Soyo in Toyolawa Beach, Tureloto Beach, Hinako Islands, and of course the stone jumping tradition.
2. Mentawai Islands
The Mentawai Islands have about 71 spots and 49 spots of which are in international scale. Some of those spots are among the best in the world including Mentawai. The location to go surfing is around Sipora Island, Siberut Island, North Pagai Island, Nyang Nyang Island, and others.
To reach the Mentawai Islands from Padang, travelers must board the ferry for 10 hours while the fastest boat takes about 5 hours.
Tourists can also enjoy the beaches on Sipora Island and if walking further, you can meet with the Mentawai tribe.
3. Krui, West Coast, Lampung
Krui is the capital of the West Coast, Lampung. To reach the location from Bandar Lampung, tourists need to travel overland about 6-7 hours.
The surfers, mostly from abroad, like to gather on Tanjung Setia beach. This area has indeed become a special area with a row of homestays.
Around Krui, West Coast, there are 21 surfing spots. Most of them are spread in Tanjung Setia, Mandiri, Labuhan Jungkung, Ujung Bapur, Karang Nyimbor Way Jambu, and Pugung Tampak beach.
Tourists can explore the beaches with the great wave panorama or travel to the islands around Krui. There, Wastra (traditional fabric) lover can find filter cloth with gold embroidery. Not to forget, tourists can also go for a culinary tour in each location.
Rita Nariswari Pramuljani
