The main attraction of Karimunjawa tourism is the islands which have beautiful and enchanting views. Coupled with the friendly and fun residents, Karimunjawa is the spotlight of the world and is visited by backpacker mania. The waters of Karimunjawa have waves that tend to be quite calm so that tourists can easily see the beautiful underwater scenery because the sea water is clear.
The number of islands in Karimun Jawa is 27 islands, but only 5 are inhabited. What are some? Namely Karimunjawa Island itself, Kemujan Island, Mosquito Island, Parang Island and Genting Island which are in the east.
There are many interesting tourist spots that we can visit while on vacation in Karimun Jawa. The following are the 13 most popular and easily accessible tourist spots:
1. Ujung Gelam Beach
Tanjung Gelam Beach is a beach in Karimun Jawa which is known as one of the best spots to enjoy sunset views. If the weather is sunny, the view of the sunset on this beach looks so alluring. Basically, this beach is already beautiful with white sand and very calm waves. Beaches with this kind of atmosphere are common in Karimun Jawa. As a friend enjoying the afternoon atmosphere, you can buy young coconuts which are widely sold in stalls around the beach
2. Barracuda Beach
Barracuda is a beach located on Kemujan Island. This beach has a very beautiful view with views of the islands in the distance. With sea water that looks very clear and calm, this beach will tempt anyone to immediately make out with the water. The uniqueness of this beach is the presence of black stones with a unique shape. If you want to spend the night on Kemujan Island, around Barracuda Beach there is an inn in the form of a resort which seems quite expensive
3. Nirvana Beach
Nirwana Beach is the longest beach in the Karimunjawa Islands. The location of this beach is on the east side of Karimun Jawa Island. The atmosphere on this beach itself is not much different from some other beaches in Karimun Jawa with views of white sand and clear and calm sea water. The hallmark of this beach is the presence of coconut trees that grow a lot on the beach. The scenery and atmosphere at Nirwana Beach is really a “beautiful beach”
4. Batu Mask Beach
Batu Topeng Beach is a beach that is in one line with Tanjung Gelam Beach. The location of this beach is to the north of Tanjung Gelam Beach. The atmosphere of this beach is also not much different from Tanjung Gelam Beach where when dusk comes the scenery on this beach will change to be more beautiful with orange glow on the western horizon. Around this beach there are black stones which seem to be the inspiration for naming the beach
5. Lele Lele Beach
Segon Lele Beach is also no less cool than other beaches in Karimun Jawa. Around the beach there are many sandbars (mounds of sand in the middle of the sea) which are one of the prima donnas in Karimun Jawa. This beach as a whole is also not much different from most beaches in Karimun Jawa, namely white sand with clear sea water and very calm waves.
6. Mangrove Forest
In addition to the beach, in the coastal area of Kemujan Island we can also visit other places that are no less interesting, namely the mangrove forest. In the mangrove forest area on Kemujan Island, there is a wooden track about 2 km long that visitors can use to enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest area. If we are lucky, we will also meet several species of animals that live in the mangrove forest area
7. Green Farm on Menjangan Besar Island
One of the interesting activities that we can do in Karimun Jawa is swimming with sharks. Yep, sharks known as the most ferocious predators in these waters also have a more melancholic side. On Menjangan Besar Island there is a green captivity where we are allowed to swim with the sharks in the captivity. Of course the sharks in captivity are tame sharks. Although the size is also relatively large. Swimming in the shark captivity on Menjangan Island will be a horrifying experience
8. Small Menjangan Island
Menjangan Kecil Island is one of the interesting spots in Karimun Jawa for snorkeling because the waters around this island have a very attractive view. The existence of small fish is the main attraction of the underwater scenery around the waters of Menjangan Kecil Island. This island can be reached in about 30 minutes by motorboat from Karimun Jawa Island. People in Karimun Jawa often refer to this island as Maer. For those who want to spend the night, on Menjangan Kecil Island there is also an inn in the form of a resort
9. Geleang Island
Geleang Island is another beautiful island that we can visit in Karimun Jawa. This uninhabited island also offers beauty that will make us lazy to go home. From this island we can see the view of Karimun Jawa Island from a different side. The waters around the island are also an ideal place for snorkeling. The beach is also no less beautiful with white sand that is so beautiful and alluring
10. Little Island
Little Island is one of the islands that is too dear to miss. Surrounded by white sandy beaches typical of Karimun Jawa, Cilik Island also has a water area with very calm waves. Coral reefs with various shapes and colors are widely available around the waters of Cilik Island, so this island is also one of the ideal snorkeling spots in Karimun Jawa. A wooden pier on this island can be used as a place to pose to capture the moment on Little Island
11. Big Pine Island
Cemara Besar Island is another uninhabited island which is also frequently visited by those who travel to Karimun Jawa. The location of this island is on the east side of Karimun Jawa Island. It takes about 30 minutes to cross by motorboat to get to this island from Karimun Jawa Island. The waters around the island are so shallow that boats cannot lean against the shore. The boat will usually lean on a rock that is a few tens of meters from the shore. On the north side of this island there is another beautiful island which is often called Pulau Cemara Kecil. Playing in the shallow waters of this island will be a very fun activity
12. Love Hill
The beauty of the scenery and tropical atmosphere in Karimun Jawa make it one of the favorite places for young couples for their honeymoon. If you go to Karimun Jawa with your partner, there is one place that must be visited, namely Bukit Love. This hill is located in Jatikerep Hamlet, Karimunjawa Village. At the top of this hill there is a monument bearing the word “LOVE”. Taking pictures with the background of the monument is an activity carried out by almost all tourists who visit Love Hill
13. Karimun Jawa Square
If you have plans to spend a few days in Karimun Jawa, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Alun-alun on the island of Karimun Jawa. Alun-alun Karimun Jawa is known as the center for seafood culinary in Karimun Jawa. In this square, we can at the same time mingle with local residents who inhabit Karimun Jawa Island
