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taylor
20-10-2015, 17:57
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Sabolon Island is a tiny island part of Labuan Bajo Region that has been popular for tourists. Actually, Labuan Bajo itself consist many small islands and these islands are unpopulated. When you come to Sabolon, you can see white sand and colorful coral reefs. Most of visitors will not miss Sabolon Island because in this place, they can do many water activities. Natural scenery with many steep cliffs can be seen easily.

Sabolon Island is located at West Manggarai, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The island can be reached from Labuan Bajo for about 1 hour by motor boat. The island has total area 20 hectares. The contour of the land forms hills just like other island at Komodo National Park Region. There is no pier in this island and visitors need to swim or even walk to reach the beach.

When you come to Sabolon Island, you can enjoy white sand along the coastline. Besides that, you can see if the beach is surrounded by high cliffs. When your ship starts to approach the shore, you will excite to jump into water to feel the freshness of clear water. Gradation of blue color can be seen clearly to spoil visitors who just already come. Everyone would love to swim or prepare the snorkeling equipment.

Because the beach has shallow water, you can see hundred flora and fauna, such as coral reefs and fishes. Even, if you lucky, you can see stingray swimming around the island. Sabolon Island has been popular with underwater life. That is why it is nominated become one wonderful snorkeling spot around the world. As you come to the island, you will be like the owner of Sabolon because the island is so private and remote.

Besides swimming and snorkeling, you also can sun bathing, running, or just enjoy the beauty of panorama around the island. That is why some people say when you come to Flores and Labuan Bajo Region, it is not complete yet before you visit Sabolon Island. With natural panorama and rich of biodiversity, you will never regret to visit the island.