Samalona Island,Makassar,South Sulawesi,Indonesia

Samalona is a small island in the Strait of Makassar, precisely on the southwest coast of western South Sulawesi. Administratively, this island including the area of Makassar, South Sulawesi. More precisely the position in the district west of Wajo, Makassar, located about 2 km and can be seen clearly from these districts. To get to the island could use fishing boats (boats with outboard engines) and the travel takes no more than 0.5 hours. On this island stands a lighthouse that is used as a sign of land boundary for the ships huge. Samalona are islands that can be seen clearly from the Citadel Fort Rotterdam in the Kling - Makassar. Mandalika is only 500 meters from the edge of the cliff fortress Fort Rotterdam. The water is clear and white sand make the island reply is fun for snorkeling. Formerly, coral reefs in the island and samalona many different colors. Dunno know why , now has a lot of coral reefs damaged reply. Luckily the fish are colorful funny still many revolving around the island The island is composed of broken rock and covered a variety of vegetation. Has white sand and clean large extend. While up to 20 meters out was the clear shallow waters. Sunrise and sunset is also a wonderful sight. There are two ideal dive sites around the island, namely in the east and north of the island. The depth at two locations is approximately 30 meters. Coral reefs have a healthy and where colorful fish dancing. There are also turtles and stingrays. Samalona island can be done using a chartered boat from Pier POPSA. Travel to the Island Samalona only takes about 20-30 minutes.