pulau samalona by limchinhuang

Samalona Island or Pulau Samalona is a cluster of coral reefs area with 2,34 ha in width, located in South Sulawesi. This small island is a favourite destination for local and international tourists. There are some activities you can do there like sunbathing above the sandy beach and diving into the deep waters of Samalona Island to observe the wonderful coral reefs and beautiful sub-marine life within. Recreational sports include diving, snorkeling, water skiing and fishingThe best months for visiting Samalona Island range from February to October.

Across the harbour of Makassar, Samalona Island can be reached by boat in 45 minutes.
This pleasant recreational area contains so much mysteries dealing with some wreck ships, the remnants of the world war II. At least there are seven ships that were sank there. They are Maru Boat, a Japanese warship that is approximately located at 30 meters deep; Japanese gunboat; Hakko Maru cargo vessel made of the Dutch, and Japanese submarine hunter.

Now, they have turned into wonderful coral reefs where ample fishes live within. Such wonderful scenery of submarine life surrounding Samalona Island is a distinction from other destinations. Many come to the location for diving in purpose to observe some wreck ships inside the surrounding waters of the island. Besides revealing the mysteries within and observing the wonderful submarine life in Samalona Island, you can watch the sunrise and likewise the sunset on the same position.