Located in the Java Sea, approximately 83 kilometers from the northern coast of Jepara, Karimunjawa Island is one of Indonesia's exotic marine tourism destinations. Known as the "Caribbean of Java," this archipelago offers the charm of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life. Karimunjawa is a perfect destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, and those seeking to experience the beauty of pristine tropical nature. Karimunjawa consists of 27 small islands, of which only a few are inhabited, while most are uninhabited, surrounded by crystal clear waters. This makes Karimunjawa a favorite destination for snorkeling, diving, and enjoying the beauty of the beaches. Karimunjawa has been designated a National Park by the Jepara government since March 15, 2001. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine life, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Wonderful Indonesia: Some of the rare fauna...
As a coastal area, Majene Regency located in West Sulawesi Province has a series of beaches that are the mainstay tourist attractions of this region. One of them is Dato Beach, Majene. The beach located in Pangale Hamlet, Baurung Village, East Banggae District, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province presents a natural view that is soothing to the eyes. Simply by using a private vehicle or public transportation commonly called pete-pete, the trip to Dato Beach which is about seven kilometers from Majene City only takes about fifteen minutes. The ease of access to this one tourist attraction makes Dato Beach a choice for local residents and tourists visiting the Majene area, West Sulawesi.
Dato Beach Majene has two parts of the beach: a beach with a white sand base and a beach with a coral base. On this beach, there is a fairly large coral rock that is equipped with stairs so that visitors who want to enjoy the view from the top of the coral rock can easily climb it. Visitors will be spoiled with the view of the color of the seawater from Dato Beach Majene which gradates from green to dark blue from the top of this coral rock. If you are not satisfied with just enjoying its charm from above, visitors can also snorkel or just swim on the edge of the beach to feel the freshness of the seawater of Dato Beach directly.
Around Dato Beach, there are already several lodging facilities that can be an option for visitors who want to spend the night in the beach area. In addition to the beauty of the beach, culinary tourism typical of the Majene area in the form of flying fish and thousand fish is also a must-try when visiting this area. Every year from August to September at Dato Beach there is an event called Sandeq Race which is a Sandeq boat race which is a typical boat of the Mandar Tribe. Relaxing for a moment at Dato Beach can be an alternative choice to relieve fatigue by directly feeling the calm atmosphere around the beach.
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