Mandalika Island in Jepara Regency, Central Java Province
Located in the north part of the region, Mandalika Island has lured many tourists these days. In fact, it has become one of the best vacation spots in Jepara Regency. Despite the small size, the island offers an unmatched panorama and amazing nuance for relaxation. The exact location is 2 km apart from Ujung Watu Village. Without a doubt, tourists need to rent a boat in order to cross the sea and reach the island. People keep coming to the island for numerous reasons like sightseeing, relaxation, fishing, and hear an interesting myth related to the island! Thus, visiting Mandalika Island would be a new experience for everyone.
The Nuance
Another name is Mandaliko Island and it belongs to Ujung Watu Village. Have no worries. It won’t take much time to get there by local boat. Also, the sea is calm and features beautiful scenery. Even though Mandalika is considered an uninhabited island, it has an employee housing. Still, the nuance is quiet and it feels a little bit creepy when dark. Tourists should only come to the island either in the morning or afternoon, therefore. What is more? Many big trees grow abundantly there, so the ambiance is cool and shady.
Exploring Mandalika Island
The first allure in Mandalika Island is the serene nuance itself. It is because the island is secluded has not many visitors despite the presence of an employee housing. That means visitors can enjoy relaxation and feel the peace of the site to their heart’s content. What is more? The most famous feature is none other than the beach. The shore looks exotic with crystal blue seawater. Sometimes it looks bluish green, too! With this beautiful sea panorama, everyone would be astonished for sure.
For those visiting Mandalika Island, they must pay attention to several things. The most important one is related to the exploration. The island is uninhabited, so everyone should be careful when exploring the island and its forest. Despite the small size, the lush forest is able to confuse tourists during the exploration. In this case, the best solution is to hire a guide or a local villager who knows the site well.
The next popular thing to do in Mandalika Island is fishing. It is because the island features several recommended spots for fishing and various types of fishes too. These include manta rays, sembilang, kakap putih, kerapu, and gerabah. What tourists need to consider is the equipment. That means they need to prepare the fishing rod and other fishing equipment beforehand. What are other tourist activities? Another recommended thing to do is to hear the myth! It is said the island curses any white people or foreigners who come to that area. Have no worries. It is only the story of the past, so everyone can explore the site safely.
Nearby Attractions
- Portuguese Fort
- Putri Mandalika Beach
- Gua Manik Beach
How to Get There
In order to get to Mandalika Island, tourists should reach Jepara Regency first. They may spend around 2 hours and 6 minutes if they come from Semarang City, as the distance is 78.1 km. The best route to take is Kudus – Semarang Street. Once arriving at Jepara, their next destination is Ujung Watu Village where they can get the boat service. Usually, some fishermen offer their boat to tourists at an affordable price! The distance between the beach and the island is only 2 km. That means the voyage may take about 15-30 minutes depending on the weather.
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