When talking about Indonesia's tourism, Banda Aceh can not be missed. The potential of tourism that is on the western end of the Earth Equator is indeed famous for dazzling eyes. Not only in the country, even in the Mancegara arena even this province is famous for having a wealth of coastal tourism that unfortunately to be missed. Starting from the beautiful beaches with their uniqueness respectively, to tour the island is full of history. Even the underwater world is also not less tempting you know! Curious to know? Check out the following explanation yes!
Greetings know from the beautiful Rubiah who save the amazing Sea Park
Rubiah Island is a beautiful island located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Precisely located in Weh Island area, west of Sabang City. The island with an area of about 2600 hectares has a beautiful underwater beauty and fairly natural. Similarly, the coast is just as beautiful, which is flanked by two charming beaches at once, Teupin Beach Layeu and Iboih Beach. Clear blue waters of the sea as contrast with soft white pure sand. As if it were a unity so combined with the breeze that made everyone more prolonged long time in Rubiah Sea Park in Sabang city, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province.
Each place must have its own history of origin, as well as Rubiah Island with all its privileges
As with other island islands that have origins, as well as the Rubiah Island Sabang. The name rubiah itself is taken from the name of a woman named Cut Nyak Rubiah whose grave is on this island. There are various confusing tales about Nyak Rubiah, one of which is the name of a woman of one of the pilgrims who died when his ship going to the holy land of Mecca was sank. Told in history, Rubiah Island had once been a place of quarantine for prospective Indonesian pilgrims. In addition, the island was also a fortress of Dutch and Japanese defense during World War II. This is evident from the remains of his historic castle buildings that you can still enjoy to this day.
Before deciding to leave, Dolaners must know first the twists and turns of the journey that must be passed
To be able to set foot in this Rubiah Island and enjoy the beauty of Rubiah Marine Park, you must know that the long journey will be blocked in front. Location Rubiah Island Marine Park itself is located about 350 meters from Iboih Beach. you can start their journey from Banda Aceh city to Ulee Lheue Port, the journey will take about 40 minutes. Then from Port Ulee Lheue, Dolaners can continue the journey to Port Balohan on Pulau Weh using ferry boat. From Balohan Port, Dolaners can rent a vehicle or use a mini bus at a rate of Rp. 50.000, - per person to go to Iboih Beach. Arriving at Iboih Beach, Dolaners can rent a boat or glass bottom boat to then go to Rubiah Island. The sea trip that Dolaners will pass about 20 minutes.
There are various pricing options for boat hire and of course tailored to the rental time. An hour's rent will cost Rp. 750.000, - for rent, while for 30 minutes with cost Rp. 300.000, - and the lowest Rp. 150.000, - - Rp. 200.000, - where the boat will only drive to the island and pick up back as agreed time. The boat is able to accommodate up to 15 passengers. So if you just vacation to Rubiah Island is both together with a partner, it's good to participate in the group of other travelers so as to share the cost of renting a boat.
There are various pricing options for boat hire and of course tailored to the rental time. An hour's rent will cost Rp. 750.000, - for rent, while for 30 minutes with cost Rp. 300.000, - and the lowest Rp. 150.000, - - Rp. 200.000, - where the boat will only drive to the island and pick up back as agreed time. The boat is able to accommodate up to 15 passengers. So if you just vacation to Rubiah Island is both together with a partner, it's good to participate in the group of other travelers so as to share the cost of renting a boat.
Rubiah Sea Park which is Kaya Raya. Guaranteed you will not nyesel deh here!
The beauty of Rubiah Sea Garden is undoubtedly. There are various types of tropical fish, coral reefs, giant clams, and other marine biota. The dominant species are coral reef (coral horns and soft coral) of various shapes, types and colors. In addition, there are also various types such as flag fish, blue botana, sergeant fish, grouper, fish major, Balinese princess, yellow fish, red head fish, and butterfly fish. There are also sharks that usually appear during the first or second month of each year. Of the 15 species of marine biota in the Rubiah Sabang Marine Park, 14 species are protected. Many fun things Dolaners can do in this Rubiah Island. Want to be together with a couple or do a friend rame with friends? All can be!
Not only silence while enjoying all the beauty of panoramas that you will get while being in this Rubiah Island, a variety of fun activities can you do, such as:
Swimming along with the fish in the sea around Rubiah Island is an interesting activity you can enjoy when visited this island. In addition, there are several snorkeling equipment rental for diving, while treading more deeply the richness of its marine biota. you can find some marine biota such as starfish, squid, and coral reefs with various shapes and colors. If planning to do snorkeling, do not forget to visit the coral transplant place on this island.
For you who have the courage to dive or even who can not swim at all, no need to worry. you can still enjoy the underwater beauty around the clear and clean island of Rubiah. Here is a special boat with glass under the sea (glass bottom boat). By using this boat you can enjoy the beauty of the marine park from the boat. The clear sea water in the waters of Rubiah Island makes the sunlight can penetrate to the bottom of the sea hinggakedalaman 15 meters so that you can enjoy the charm of the underwater charm.
Satisfied to try the underwater activities conducted at the Rubiah Island Marine Park, you also perform activities in the mainland that is not less exciting. The soft, sparkling white sand will accompany the relaxing time you plays on the beach. Take time to get around with the shady trees that grow on this island. you can also walk around this Rubiah Island looking at the remains of the old buildings of a former hajj dormitory of the 1920s. There are also 44 sacred tombs of some of the elderly on Pulau Weh and Banda Aceh. One of them is Nyak Rubiah's grave whose position is right in the middle of the island.
