Karimun Java, Central Java

Karimun Java, Central Java

Karimun Java may not be as popular as Bali, Lombok, or Bunaken. However, the natural beauty of the sea islands is no less remarkable. It is one of nine National Marine Park in Indonesia, Karimunjawa consists of 27 islands. Five islands inhabited by residents, while the rest is virgin island uninhabited a beautiful. There are 5 types of ecosystem in these islands; coral reefs, sea grass, mangroves, coastal forests, and lowland tropical rain forests with high biodiversity.

The beauty of the marine life is one of the main reasons for visiting Karimunjawa. Not less than 69 genera of hard corals and 353 reef fish species live in tropical waters. Snorkeling became a favorite activity. 

If you want more time to spend time chatting with marine life, diving the right choice. On the ocean floor around the island lying Kemujan Indono Panama Ship that sank in 1955 and now houses a variety of species of fish live, and is one of the favorite locations wreck diving. Hawksbill and green turtles are endangered is often seen swimming in the waters Karimunjawa.

Snorkeling and diving spots are spread almost all over the archipelagic waters. Visited the nearby island an attractive choice to see another side of beauty Karimunjawa. This tropical archipelago promises many exciting experiences, such as along the white sandy beaches surround the island of Cypress Large, bake fish for lunch in the Menjangan Small , surf Little Island with soft white sand burned behind them, and the opportunity to see the Sea Eagles White Chest is one an endangered species.

 Great Menjangan Island offers the opportunity to test adrenaline swimming with sharks in captivity with them, while Central Island provide its own color to the resorts of floating equipped with captive sharks.

The beauty of the sea is still very natural one is because there are many mangrove forests growing on Karimunjawa. A total of 300 hectares of mangroves scattered across the archipelago. In addition to protecting the coast from erosion, mangroves also generate weathering the main food of plankton as well as a proliferation of a variety of marine animals.

Cultural uniqueness Karimunjawa the main attraction. It population are combination of 3 different tribes are Javanese, Bugis and Madurese living in harmony side by side. Most of the works as fishermen and stayed at the largest island, Pulau Karimunjawa . Pier fishing is an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of the sky and sea at dusk. The island is also adorned by a row of hills that became an alternative trekking or waiting times rising of the sun.