Tai Manuq Island in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province
Another serene island is available for tourists to visit when spending a vacation in Mamuju City of West Sulawesi Province. The name is Tai Manuq or Taimanu Island. It belongs to Sendana Sub-District and becomes the part of Majene Regency. Even though it takes some time to cross the sea and get to the island, this trip is indeed worthy. Actually, some locals also call it Pulau Idaman, which means the ideal island. Despite the small size, it offers amazing scenery and good nuance to conduct relaxation, water sports, exploration, and photography.
The Nuance
As mentioned before, Tai Manuq Island has a small size but it is surrounded by various natural beauties. For example, tourists may find a pristine sandy shoreline with the soft texture. The island even features a sturdy pier and several facilities especially gazebos. Not to mention many trees grow on it, creating a shady atmosphere to the site. As for the sea, the water is calm and it features some shallow parts (which are suitable for swimming and snorkeling). Even corals and fishes can be seen easily from the shoreline! Thanks to the clarity of the water.
Exploring Tai Manuq Island
People gave the name “the ideal island” for some exact reasons, without a doubt. For instance, it is because the island has the excellent sandy shoreline which is suitable for beach sports and beach walking. During a good weather, visitors can even enjoy sunbathing comfortably on such comfy and beautiful sand. The island also features a formation of trees where tourists can use for relaxation. That means people only need to sit under those trees and enjoy the ambiance comfortably!
The next popular thing to do in Tai Manuq Island is definitely snorkeling. Have no worries. Tourists can either carry the gear or rent it on the available facility. Another good thing is that the sea offers a friendly environment to everyone. These include the calm waves, excellent clarity, and various types of fishes and corals. As an alternative, tourists can simply swim on the shallow and warm seawater! What a great place to enjoy water sports!
Some visitors also take advantage of the available pier to enjoy sightseeing and fishing, actually. Here is the tip. The best time to reach the pier is in the afternoon or the dusk due to the presence of romantic sunset! Do not forget to take some photos of that sunset too!
Nearby Attractions
- Palipi Port
- Batu Sigi Hill
- Palipi Hill
How to Get There
From Jakarta City, tourists should head to Mamuju City first. It is recommended to take an airplane to get there fast, though. For the information, a flight to Tampa Padang Airport (Mamuju) from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes. From Mamuju, the next destination is Palipi Port at Sendana Sub-District. This trip takes 2 hours and 56 minutes by local transportation service, as the distance is 125 km. The last thing to do is to ride a boat and head to Tai Manuq Island right away. This may take around 2 hours by a local boat called Ketinting, actually.
Where to Stay
- Baluno Inn
- Parassangan Inn
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