Sabang is a town name on an island north of Banda Aceh, well known as "Pulau Weh" is the best known island for its snorkelling and diving. It's also one of the favourite destination for divers from all of the world. The wonder of Sabang not only from the beautifull landscape, but also under the sea.
Banda Aceh The city still has many to offer, such as The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of Acehnese people. The mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the Boxing Day Tsunami.
Aceh Besar has gorgeous beaches. Lhonga and Lampuuk are the famous beaches in the west coast. But you can also opt for Ujung Batee in Krueng Raya, where the pine trees creating shadow spots along the beach protecting you from the heat. Surfers can go to Lhonga, Lampuuk or Ujong Batee for surfing. The wave, although is not as dramatic as in Nias island, but good enough for surfing.
The Beauty of Sabang
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Diving |
The destination, we heading to Sabang island. Sabang or also known as Weh Island are one of the favourite destination for divers from all of the world. The wonder of Sabang not only from the beautifull landscape, buat also under the sea. So, if we have a trip here, better you packed the diving stuff: googles, fins, and also under water camera. Its a heaven at the land and under the sea.
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Sabang Map |
Sabang is a small island, this region belong to Aceh province.They laid in the northest part of Indonesia. From this island,the Republic of Indonesia has started to count from zero kilometre, and streched straight over 12.000 island to the east. From Banda Aceh, we need to catch up the speed boat at Ulee Lhee harbour. The well known Marine Park at Rubiah Island is the most favourite place to visit. Iboih Beach, Gapang Beach, and also Paradiso Beach are gourgeus places to visit. This island also has stunning place to visit such as Pria Laot Waterfall, u wouldn't regret it.
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Pria Laot Waterfall |
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Diversity of Rubiah Island's underwater |
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Kilometer 0 |
There is one famous monument in Sabang called: “Titik Nol Kilometer”. Starting from this monument, they start to count “a zero kilometre”. This point are important part to meassure how long the Republic of Indonesia when it streched from west to east over 12,000 island. That is really far (Java island itself measured about 1500 km from west to east).
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Sate Gurita with Javanese sauce |
Finally, Sate Gurita (octopus satay) was on our top list of Sabang's must try food. You must tried it. This place is an outdoor eating place with various food stalls. You may choose the sauce of your Sate Gurita: the Padangnese sauce (spicy) or Javanese sauce (peanut sauce).
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