Try to check out Samalona Island in Makassar

This is my first time to write travel article in english, please kindly understand if there are so many mistakes in this article

Have you ever visit Makassar ? or What do you think about Makassar ?


Maybe many people only know about Losari beach, Bunaken or coto Makassar. But, last week I had a chance to visit one of beautiful island in Makassar, called Samalona Island. This is an island apart of Makassar that only has about 2 hectares area. This island can be reached either from "Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa" near Losari or a dock in front of "Benteng Rotterdam". Only need about 30 minutes to arrive in this island by boat. The cost of the boat is IDR 450.000 - 500.000 for 5 people in one trip. If you go alone, it's better if you wait for another visitors so that it will makes cheaper cost.


If the boat approached the shore, you will see a clear sea with white sands in the coast that makes your mind refreshing. You can also try snorkling around island and beautiful undersea scenery such as corals, various kind of fish, and for sure you will feel like a floating creatures among the clear water. Don't worry if you don't bring snorkling equipment, because there is a rental in there with cost around IDR 50.000 for full set. The spot for snorkling only took 3 minutes from the shore.





If you don't feel satisfied take your time in one day, you can rent a house including indoor bathroom with the cost around IDR 250.000 /house without limits of visitors. There is also a "musholla" or prayer room, but you must take salt water to wudlu. 


There are so many good photogenic spot in that island that suitable for you who like to make a good photoshot. In my experience while visit that place, there are some foreigner visitor too that enjoy this island.


One thing that impressed me, this island was so super beautiful and clean, although this island is not so far away from the center of city. Someday I want to go back to this island again next time.




So, feeling interested with this island ??






Comments

  1. Wellcome to makassar dont forget another island around makassar like kodingareng keke island ;)

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    1. added to the next list, hope can go back again to makassar, thank you

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