Fronting towns of Makassar are a bunch of islands basking in sunlight, numbering 55 whatsoever, some big, while some are only sand bars which vanish at high tide. This bunch of islands is referred to as the Spermonde Archipelago; however, locals know them by their unique names. The islands closest to Makassar, for example, Lae-lae and Kayangan, could be achieved in 15 minutes by speedboat. So are popular weekend escape hotels, others possess fishing villages, whereas the majestic away like Kapoposang island, quickly confront the sea and are so great for snorkelling and diving. Finest time to see the islands is through the east-monsoon that’s between May through September. Additionally, this is the ideal time to go sailing around the islands.
The Island of Kayangan
The island of Kayangan is approximately 2 kilometres in the town facing the sanctuary and is full of accessible restaurants and contains rooms for rent. Even though Lae-Lae is located some 1.5 kilometres. From the city and is the nearest to the city. The island was extended using a lengthy breakwater during its north to safeguard the sanctuary of Makassar from waves.
Lae-Lae
Lae-Lae now is densely inhabited, its people reside from fishery and tourism, even leasing boats out to carry tourists back into Makassar or other islands. The visit to Lae-Lae takes just 10 to 15 minutes.
The Island Samalona
The island Samalona, some 7 kilometres. Out of Makassar lies farther away and can be hence quieter. During colonial times the island was available only to the elite. Indonesians were not permitted to go into the island. Samalona includes a gorgeous white beach, surrounded by natural coral reefs, in which the reef on the side is most suitable for snorkelling. A variety of cabins are available for rent; however, foods are easy, though expensive.
Kodingareng Keke Island
About the Kodengareng Keke island, some 12 kilometres from town, the Dolphin Resort was assembled. This one can go diving and snorkelling. The water is very crystal clear and there’s a lot of different marine life to be appreciated. Dolphin Resort provides four -room bungalows, and food at additional price. In addition, they have dive gear for lease. However, for diving arrangements, it’s ideal to arrange this with a few of many dive operators in Makassar.
For advice contact: Dolphin Resort, P.O. Box 1543, Makassar 90000, South Sulawesi — Indonesia. Tel.: +62 411 5063596
What To Experience? Diving With Sharks
Further off in a 70 km. from Makassar is the island of Kapoposang. This island is a gorgeous green island coated with casuarinas trees and coconut palms. Kapoposang is at the border of the continental shelf which separates Australia from Asia.
Here can be shark heaven, in which the blue-and-white tip reef shark would be curious but mostly benign; however, the hammerheads are all set to attack. Here is heavy water, out of 300 meters close to the staircase, the reef plunges to 800 meters. Here you’ll come across giant groupers, schools of salmon, stingray and even turtles.
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