Sangihe Tourist Site in Talaud Regency, North Sulawesi Province
More tourists are interested in visiting Talaud Regency as they want to explore some major islands and beaches there. These days, even Sangihe Island has become a recommended tourist site for everyone. The location is between Mindanao Island and Sulawesi Island, actually. Not to mention it resides in the lips of Pacific Ocean and has the three different clusters called Sangihe, Tatoareng, and Perbatasan Cluster. Here is the good news. Many types of vacation sites are available in Sangihe for tourists to explore later. As for tourist activities, these include sightseeing, photography, island hopping, water sports, relaxation, honeymoon, and much more.
The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Sangihe Archipelago is similar to Karakelong Island. It comes with dense and shady trees, including various types of plants and bushes. Visitors can even find a savanna and lots of hills there. The unique thing is that many Sangihe People live by the shore and work as a fisherman. Despite the fact, they have adapted to the modern way of living. This explains why tourists would feel comfortable when spending some time on the island. The next important feature of the island is definitely the beaches, which offer calm waves and beautiful blue color of seawater. Even the underwater scenery looks amazing down there!
Exploring Sangihe Tourist Site
The most noticeable features of Sangihe Island are definitely the volcanoes. These become beautiful objects for photography, indeed. Thus, all visitors should consider carrying a camera when visiting the site. According to the locals, most tourists are interested in visiting Sangihe due to the presence of underwater volcanology located in Mahangetang Island. People call it Banua Wuhu, located in the southwest of Mahangetang.
Aside from photography, the next common reason to visit Sangihe Archipelago is the underwater scenery. That means snorkeling and diving are popular there. Tourists may see numerous types of corals and fishes while snorkeling. This majestic view can be enjoyed in the depth of 10-20 meters, actually. What tourists need to prepare is only the equipment and an instructor if they are not experienced enough with snorkeling. It is true it takes some money to pay the service, but it is worth the expense.
What is more? For those who have never conducted snorkeling or diving, they can simply visit beautiful beaches and enjoy the atmosphere there. The most famous beach in Sangihe is Panaualeng in Central Tabukan Sub-District. Other nice choices of natural attractions are waterfalls and traditional villages, actually. As for the reference, there is Kadadima Waterfall in Manganitu Sub-District. Make sure to visit it as well.
Nearby Attractions
- Awu Mountain
- Sesiwung Beach
- Lingkuas Beach
- Panalualeng Beach
How to Get There
For those coming from Manado City, they should take an airplane at Sam Ratulangi International Airport and head to Melonguane Airport first. For the information, the flight takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. Later, from Melonguane City, it takes a boat to get to Sangihe Island. This voyage may take around 5 hours though.
Where to Stay
- Assalam Inn
- Bintang Utara Hotel
- Tahuna Hotel
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