Sea Java Karimunjawa island, Jepara, Central Java

Work continues tired for a time to take a week off, where are you going? imagine being stranded on an uninhabited island unspoiled. The place where the land met the mangrove forest greenery and palm trees in the hills garnished with calls of birds chirping. White sand beaches and rocks to clear the sea water surrounding the island. Sea breeze while enjoying coconut water and eating grilled fish. Joking with ornamental fish are so cute and sweet, to forget the evening when the sun started going down. It's time to enjoy the sunset so beautiful, calm the soul. When can enjoy days like this. Karimun island surrounded by various smaller islands are uninhabited.

With a land area of ​​1,500 hectares and waters ± 110,000 acres , has now developed into a tourist charm Marine Park which began much-loved local and foreign tourists .

Based on the legend that circulated in the islands , Karimunjawa Island was discovered by Sunan Muria . The story revolves around Sunan Muria are concerned about the mischief her son , Amir Hasan . For the purpose of educating , Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island that appears " kremun - kremun " ( fuzzy ) from the summit of Mount Moriah that the child can deepen and develop the science of religion . 

Since the date of March 15, 2001 , Karimunjawa Jepara set by the government as a National Park . Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs , mangrove forests , coastal forests , and nearly 400 species of marine fauna . Some rare fauna here is Sea Eagle berhabitat white chest , hawksbill and green turtles .

Plants that characterized National Park Karimunjawa namely Dewadaru ( Crystocalyx macrophyla ) contained in the rainforest highlands rendah.Ombak in Karimunjawa is low and tame , which is mostly limited is the beach of fine white sand .

To get to Karimunjawa from Jepara using Expres ship Rp 110.000 . The cheapest lodging homesatay Rp 80000-100000 / room / night . Hotel Rp 250,000 - 3.000.000/room / night . Rent a motor Rp 75.000/day . Snorkling Rp 150.000/day /person .

Small dock Publications

The main dock is located on the island of Karimun area of ​​4302.5 hectares , making it the first place to be visited by everyone who came . The island is also home to most of the people living there are facilities that are relatively more complete than the other islands . Homestay and hotels are more scattered islands make most travelers choose this as their haven , a place to go home and rest after spending the day snorkeling and exploring the small islands of the exotic . During this time we did not realize that this Karimun island store treasure trove of outstanding beauty . Hunting by by here where souvenir shops , a wide range of key chains , bracelets and Kalimasada Stigi wood , t-shirts , to salted fish and dried seaweed sold here .

Coastal Edge Gelam

One definite spot frequented by tourists when in Karimunjawa is Ujung Gelam . The beach is located in Alang - alang , Karimun. Along the beach is almost the same as the other beaches of white sand with clear water . Hunting sunset here the place is usually when the weather support . Enjoy the beautiful sunset , a gentle breeze and birds chirping . Beside it was a rather quiet beaches may mask there's only one shop closes at 5 pm .

 

Stay 2 nights in a floating guesthouse

Pensions Karimunjawa Hotel Floating on the water , only in Karimunjawa . What makes Pensions Floating different from other hotels in Karimunjawa is a Floating hotel , located in the middle of the sea and surrounded by crystal clear water . Floating homestead built in the tranquil waters of the island of Menjangan Besar and Menjangan Island Small so it is safe from the strong currents . In order to get in and out of there , takes 5 minutes boat ride from the main island . Enjoy the taste stays on the water with beautiful panorama . You can swim , snorkeling , diving / diving and fishing around where you stay . You can also watch and play with sea creatures such as turtles , sharks , groupers , bluntak , sea urchins , starfish and lobsters or other . Waiter realize travel traveler satisfaction with tourist boats , diving or snorkeling equipment and fishing equipment . realize your satisfaction with tourist boats , diving or snorkeling equipment and fishing equipment .

Middle Island snorkeling reef

Snorkeling spot is no less interesting with the beauty of Middle Island marine waters no longer need to be questioned . Dominated by hard corals such as coral reefs of the family Acroporidae and also table coral , in some corner of the visible sea anemones waving . Where there is a sea anemone , it is certain that the place is also a haven for clown fish are cute and adorable .

This 4-hectare island is one of the favorite places for lunch time to come over and burn the fish . A small diner -shaped house on stilts serving young coconut , warm drinks , and also fried as a delicious lunch complement . Two resort built among coconut trees , ready to be a place to rest and stay . If you want to feel different sensations , 3 floating resort complete with a shark breeding pond in front of it are also available .

little island

Little Island is a hidden paradise in the Java Sea . 2-hectare island is dotted by white sandy haven footed gulls and decorated by very clear coastal waters with clown fish and shy . There is no land , only soft white sand that adorn charred Little Island . On this island there are 5 pieces of wooden huts which had an island retreat . Meanwhile , on the outskirts of the beach decorated by pine trees and palm trees enhance the beauty of the coast line . Walking combing the white sandy shoreline , looks a sandbar that extends across the back of the island . Charred or gosongan is a term often used to refer to mainland residents Publications greenish sand without trees .