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

Paqbarre Allo

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

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

Tongkonan

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

 

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Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Cengkeh

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

Kaharingan

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

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of