Tourist Places Ketapang in West Kalimantan

Sawi Island 

Sawi island including Kendawangan  in Ketapang District , West Kalimantan . Sawi island rich in marine life and beautiful natural scenery . Since 2009 , Ketapang district began to fix this and make it a tourist attraction as a tourism object in Ketapang , West Kalimantan .Ketapang have a group of small islands . Small islands that have great potential as a tourist attraction , from the unspoiled scenery with a wealth of resources , particularly marine resources . One of the islands that have the potential was Sawi Island . The island is inhabited by about 20 head of household .Sawi Island communities generally work as fishermen and fishing . Sometimes they look for sea pearls . On Sawi island, you can enjoy the stunning scenery , such as white sand is located along the coast, marine life , and local traditions .Clear sea water like crystal , thus making the plant and animal life below the sea level was on display . No wonder that this island earned the nickname " Angel Island " .Marine life in these islands is seaweed , shrimp fan , king crab , leatherback , hawksbill , green sea turtles , pearls , and some types of fish .Besides enjoying the natural scenery of the exotic , you can also perform a variety of outdoor activities such as camping , hiking to explore the island , diving , swimming , or fishing .Ketapang have a group of small islands that have great potential as a tourist attraction , with great views and resources unspoiled nature , especially marine resources .

Pantai Air Mata Permai

 

 

Air Mata Permai beach in the village of River Cloud Right Ketapang district of West Kalimantan .Air Mata beach Permai is one of very beautiful beaches in Ketapang . In addition to white sand , vegetation flora and fauna found on the beach is also very attractive for the visitors .  

Vegetation of mangroves ( Rhizophora sp , sp Bruiguera , ) is still fairly well preserved habitat for shorebirds very exotic . Location Air Mata Permai Beach is located 10 km from the city of Ketapang . Air Mata Permai beach can be reached by two-wheeler and four-wheel drive with a travel time of approximately 10 minutes . Air Mata beach Permai which covers 100 hectares of mangrove forest is dominated by the still incomplete and a place for the observation of birds .

There are about 27 species of birds are found around the beach of Air Mata Permai , among others Butorides satriatus , Haliastur indus , haliaetus leucogaster , Numenius Arquata , Numenius phaeopus , Tringa cinereus , Tringa hypoleucos , Streptopelia chinensis , pelargopsis capensis and others. In addition to recreation , on the beach of Air Mata Permai , visitors can perform a variety of other activities such as  the beach sports , camping , out bound and watched the sunset . 

 

Pantai Tanjung Dambus

 

 

Tanjung Dambus beach/Sempadi island in the village of Kuala Tolak subdistrict Matan Hilir Utara Ketapang West Kalimantan has Mileage around 60 Km from the city of Ketapang.

to get to the Tanjung Dampus beach can use two-wheeled vehicles and four-wheel vehicles , followed by the ship klotok / bike water toward the Tanjung Dampus beach with Travel Time about 90 minutes through the land , and added 30 minutes through the waters .

Tanjung Dampus beach  has an area of ​​about 100 hectares.

Many facilities owned by Tanjung Dambus beach, and when tourists are on the Tnjung Dambus beach tourists can perform activities such as : Sunset view , tracking , swimming , nature studies , bond out , snorkel , fishing , camping , surfing / sailing .

 Uniqueness Tanjung Dambus beach is , the beach is still natural and still many endemic birds and rare plants that inhabit this area , as well as a culinary tour when durian season arrives . Located on the creek of Kuala Tolak , and within just 30 minutes by boat klotok / water motors , making it suitable for tourists who love adventure .