It is recognized that West Sumatra has a complete tour package. People say do not have to go far overseas, to West Sumatra are all there. Want kulineran, here the place. Want to see the architecture and culture, here really thick. Want to find mountains and valleys, West Sumatra place. If the tourist destinations that I mentioned just now must have known a lot. Apparently West Sumatra also has marine tourism you know. Surely not many people know that West Sumatra has a very beautiful and beautiful archipelago. Here I want to share about Pulau Pasumpahan which is only 1 hour drive from the beach in Padang City. West Sumatra has a unique natural and cultural richness of its people. The region stretching from the west coast to the central part of Sumatra presents a unique experience and has made it one of the best and favorite tourist destinations in the country.
Located on the western coast of Sumatra, Padang becomes the most important city in West Sumatra as well as the center of the provincial government. In addition to the city's business and government center, Padang can be an attractive stopover for tourists before exploring other places, thanks to a number of tourist sites in the vicinity. Pulau Pasumpahan is an island located in the waters of Bungus Kecamatan Teluk Kabung, Kota Padang, West Sumatera. Therefore the island is close if we use the speed boat from Bungus Bay which is located near the city of Padang. Claims for the beauty of the sea makes this island began to be known by local and foreign tourists. Pulau Pasumpahan is about 200 meters from Sikuai Island. This island has a white sand beach with coral reefs are still awake. In addition, this island became a shelter or gathering of the fishermen. On the beach we can see a lot of fishing activities here that are fishing and fishing.
The island is expected to be a leading tourist destination in West Sumatra. Located to the west of Little Devils Island, to take the island takes 40 minutes from Banana Island with 45 PK engine. The potential of underwater tourism in the marine tourism area of the west coast of Padang City is a coral reef ecosystem that is found in almost every island, including in Pulau Gosong. Apart from coral reefs various types of reef fish or ornamental fish is also very interesting for tourists to enjoy. In the waters of Padang City found 21 species of fish kepe-kepe dominated by Chaetodon trifascialis. Locations of dive that have been marketed to tourists include Pulau Gosong, Snake Island, Sirandah Island, and Pulan Pandan. Because of the beauty of Pulau Pasumpahan and surrounding islands are now being targeted by many local and foreign investors to be developed as a tourist attraction of West Sumatra. Yes, because the potential of marine tourism in the islands of West Sumatra is really good and can be developed.
The sand along the Pasumpahan beach, accompanied by waves crashing into the main attraction of this beach. A tiny island floating offshore, a rewarding view of value. The sprawling beachfront stretch of billions of white sand grains, the quiet atmosphere is the main attraction of the island.
