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

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

 

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Ikan tambal

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

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the