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d'blitz
10-04-2015, 16:23
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Nyang Nyang Island is one of the most popular islands in Mentawai. The island is not only popular in Indonesia, but also around the world. The popularity of the island has spread around the world. The island is popular for the surfing spots. For surfers, the island is like heaven on earth. The waves in this island are the best, after Hawaii and Tahiti. The island is also popular for its panoramic beauty. It is very exotic that most surfers will want to stay longer in this island once they have finished riding their surfing boards. The panorama has captivated many tourists who have come for surfing. The beaches of this island have white sand with green trees and ranges of palm trees.

To reach Nyang Nyang Island, you can go from Siberut Mouth by boat. The distance to travel from Siberut is about 21 mile. It takes about one hour from Siberut to the island. If you choose to go by large boat, it will take about 2 hours. A large boat can hold maximum 8 passengers. Hence, to minimize your budget, you can ask your friends to join the trip. The island is quite crowded at holiday seasons. When the holiday comes, many local people of Mentawai sell various souvenirs, such as t-shirt, unique carved objects or typical clothes of Mentawai. You can shop the souvenirs when visiting the island.

d'blitz
13-08-2015, 10:29
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Activities

The favorite activity in Nyang Nyang Island is surfing spot. The waves are perfect for surfing activity, especially on June to August. The height of the waves reach 4 meters. Several waves occur in this island, including nifusi, beng beng, bank vaults, pit stop and Ebay. The naming of the waves is according to the first surfer who succeeded in conquering the waves. The various waves attract many tourists to visit Nyang Nyang. The clean and natural beaches also support the island to be the best surfing spot. Apart from surfing, visitors can also explore the island. Exploring the island can be interesting activities. You can observe the way of life of the local people, as well as the culture. In the evening, you can enjoy beautiful sunset in the beach.

Accommodations

You can stay in home-stays rented by the local people when visiting Nyang Nyang Island. The home-stays are made of wood with traditional design. You will feel comfortable staying in the home-stays. Especially, the rate is not too expensive. You can even negotiate to suit your budget.

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