Natural Destination

Experience the tropical nature!

Samalona Island (Photo: Pesona Indonesia)

Water activities at Samalona (Photo: @Jalansanasini)

Coral Reefs at Samalona beach (Photo: @M. Saadduddin Tenripada/Travelingyuk)

Samalona Beach

If you are longing for a small getaway on an island with blue sea and white sand, Samalona island is the perfect destination. Located 13.6 km near Losari Beach, this island could be reached by motor boat for 30 minutes from Makassar city, South Sulawesi. With extraordinary view of untouched white sand and beautiful coral reefs, this island offers a great location for sunbathing, snorkelling, and other water sports. If you come here, it is suggested to bring your own lunch and food. For supporting the conservation of the island, don't forget to bring back the food wastes to keep the cleanliness of the island. Be ready to be pampered by the tropical nature!

Natural Tourism Destination

Samalona Beach

Tourist Attractions in South Sulawesi

South Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Paqbarre Allo

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

 

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Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with