Vacation to Indonesia

​​Surfing In Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

The Islands of Mentawai in Indonesia is probably the most breathtaking surfing destination in Indonesia.
  • Wave quality
Located in the Sumatera, the Southern Indian Ocean provides these islands the most beneficial wave quality 
and consistency for surfing all year long, but the very best time for surfing is through the dry season from early March to late November.
  • Tourism destination
Mentawai Islands is usually a chain close to seventy islands on Indian Ocean. Before the wave in Mentawai was discovered by one Australian surfer in mid 1990, Mentawai Islands was an isolated place on the surface world. Since then Mentawai is the most surfing destination and also the islands allow for tourism rapidly.
  • Surf season
The best biggest wave swells likely almost to happen between June to September. During that period the surf ranged from head-high to double over-head, with larger swells occasionally. If you try to find less intense wave with an increase of option, it is best to also come in their early and late 
season in which the surf is normally chest-high to couple feet overhead an average of.
  • Health precaution
Surfer should take malaria precaution prior to visit, also prevention to avoid mosquitoes bites needed.
  • Diving
Diving can be another interesting activity you can use 
within the Islands of Mentawai, and it also may very well be arranged with the local hotel or local travel agent.
  • The Siberut island
The biggest island is Siberut, and is also probably the most populated island. You can reach Mentawai in 10 hours ' 14 hours by motorboat, through the port of Padang in West Sumatera. Padang can be a couple of hours flight from Jakarta.
  • Plants and animals in Mentawai
The unique style of plant life and animals are Mentawai leaf monkey and snub-nosed monkey.
  • The islanders of Mentawai
The islanders of Mentawai have a home in hunter lifestyle, and described as heavy spirituality, body painting and art, and discover that sharpening their teeth are their standard of aesthetic. They are now living in a lengthy house with wood plank floor, weaved bamboo wall and grass roof.
  • The islanders clothes
Their clothing really is easy, a loin cloth males with necklace. The women wear the same, but put flowers into their hand and another little bit of cloth throughout the waist.
  • The islanders pets
Mentawai people treat pigs, monkeys and chicken as pets. Men hunt pigs and deers, ladies and children gather wild yam and small animals.

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