Wediombo Beach

2010
06.18



Beach Wediombo derived from the Javanese, which means a vast sand (Wedi: Sand and Ombo: large). It has white sand beaches that lie very beautiful. Wediombo beach is bordered by mountains karst hills. Wediombo is part of the Gulf Coast facing the west so that they can see a sunset (sunset) is beautiful.

Panorama promised when tourists would visit the beach Wediombo not only beautiful beaches, but also we can surf here. Unlike the southern coast of Java other Wediombo beach has large waves ideal for surfing (surfing), so that will add to your surfing experience unforgettable.


The beauty of ornamental fish are numerous along the coast is very intriguing. It’s a shame when you meleatkan this rare opportunity to visit the beach with this charming and exotic. Let’s relax for a moment while exploring the sights menikmatai Wediombo.

Located approximately 25km south Wonosari town of Gunung Kidul in Yogyakarta, located in the village beach Wediombo Jepitu, Giri Subo District, Regency of Gunung Kidul.

Who stretches of white sand area, and a pair of stone which stood rigid nganten between two mountains in the middle of the ocean, the waves licking the shore floated out the welcome smile of rare trees in the suburbs. Guides began sailing boat is ready to deliver, rather than the usual fishing Looking amazing panorama. In daratpun no less great, substations out of view of view, hut who break easily found in it a lot of uniqueness. Some typical cave to admire the greatness of God make so great astonishment. Biological or non biological diversity can be enjoyed.

Dipinggiran beach, lined stalls selling various foods, ranging from special food Jepitu village, and street food stalls in general. You will not be disappointed when visiting the beach this Wediombo.

Friendliness Jepitu population, will you meet if you need any information about the state beaches and state Wediombo Jepitu area in general.

Indeed sustainable Wediombo other than else.

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Somba Opu, Fortress Which Made of Clay and White Egg

2010
06.18



If you go to Makassar, South Sulawesi, do not forget to stop at the Somba Opu.

There are special tablets from the fort built by the Sultan of Gowa to IX, Daeng Matanre Karaeng Tumapa’risi ‘Kallonna year 1525. The building was built of clay and egg whites instead of cement. Ckckck!

How to form Somba Opu fort? This sturdy fortress square, with a length of about two kilometers, 7-8 meters high, and the extent of about 1500 hectares. The entire building is lined with a wall of the fort that is thick.
Somba Opu known as a stronghold of the strongest historical persistence also as a witness Sultan Hasanuddin defend the country and its people!

Somba Opu fort built by Raja Gowa to Daeng Matanre tumaparisi Kallonna IX century XVI (1550 1650), which is the kingdom of Gowa and one of the city’s largest airport in Southeast Asia in his time. Benteng Somba Opu a mighty relic of the past history of the kingdom in South Sulawesi, now used as the central region of South Sulawesi miniature culture and has built many custom homes tradisinal from all tribes / ethnic groups who were there (South Sulawesi). Where all the houses can describe their respective cultures.

In the 16th century, this fortress had become a trading center and port of the spice traders who frequently visited by foreigners from Asia and Europe. Unfortunately, on June 24, 1669 the fort was occupied by the VOC and then crushed until submerged wave pairs.

Now, Somba Opu fortress in ruins. The fortress was strong and handsome only a memory. Instead, built saukang used to a place of prayer and worship for the local community.

Usually, every citizen who came to give offerings such as white rice, brown rice or yellow rice, roasted chicken, and flowers. After praying, offering residents spend it with family. Well, even if destroyed can still be used!

Somba Opu found a number of scientists in the 1980s. Around 1990, a fortress that is damaged buildings repaired to make it look more beautiful.

Apart from the castle ruins Somba Opu, inside the fort complex there are several custom home building in South Sulawesi, such as Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, and Kajang.

In addition, there is a cannon named Baluwara Aung nine meters long with a weight of 9500 kg, and a museum that contains relics of historical objects Sultanate of Gowa.

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Underwater of Bunaken

2010
06.14



Bunaken name was very often heard in our lives, since our primary school, very often our teachers are always talking about the beauty of the sea in Bunaken. Lots of foreign tourists longed to be on vacation and dive on the small island of eight square kilometers.

Island located in the northwest city of Manado, has the diversity of life that is very large, because these islands are places where the plankton which is the food of all marine creatures up to the surface. Due to the large amount of plankton that rise to the top surface of the ocean, many marine who chose this place as home. Snorkler and the diver could see 70% -80% of marine species in the world, seven of the eight species of giant clams can be found at Bunaken.

In Bunaken, a lot of which can be done to enjoy the beauty beneath the sea, from the view only from a glass bottom boat, and personal favorite snorkeling, scuba diving. No surprise that scuba diving is the most enjoyable activities for all tourists. Here the tourists can see a nearly 70-80% of fish and coral reefs in the world.

Beautiful coral reefs in Bunaken Island is also still very good. They do not experience the process of bleaching or coral bleaching, the effects of el-nino storm so the color and beauty remain intact. In addition to natural factors, the condition of reefs in Bunaken also keep the citizens on patrol around tirelessly to preserve the integrity of this marine park. They realize, without a healthy ocean reef they would lose a good livelihood. Bunaken marine park’s success is now followed by all the emerging marine parks in Indonesia.

In Bunaken, the tourists can see a lot of things that rarely can be seen as:

Pygmy Seahorse: horses sea horses sea is very unique. Sea horses the size of a finger nail only, and usually resembles a pink house in the gorgonian sea fan. These seahorses will always resemble the color of the sea horse home to avoid the pursuit of their predators such as groupers.

Sea snail or commonly called Nudibranchs: Sea snails are easily found at Bunaken. Unlike his brother who is on land, sea slugs do not have a hard shell but very different colors can also be found at Bunaken.

In addition, Bunaken is where nature conservation is successful, this causes a lot of turtles that can reach the age of 80 years so that tourists can see lots of turtles as big as a registration desk.


From Jakarta, many airlines have to fly to Manado route almost every day. To reach Manado, we had to fly for approximately three hours from Jakarta. In Manado, you can stay in the city then contacted Manadonya dive resorts to arrange your vacation on the island of Bunaken so that your vacation more comfortable and not too much care of matters such as logistics and ships.

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