Surfing in Mentawai, West Sumatera

 The surf is the appeal of Mentawai, West Sumatra. You know, two of the 72 surf spots there is touted as the best in the world. Foreign tourists were competing to conquer!

"Although not as Hawaii, Mentawai not playing beautiful place," said West Sumatra Governor Irwan Prayitno, in a press conference Mentawai International Pro Surf Competition 2013 in Gd Sapta Pesona Lt. 17, Jl Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, Thursday (11/4/2013 ).

Yes, Mentawai is a paradise for surfers or surfers. In addition to a traveler from every region in Indonesia, foreign tourists also come here and want to feel the sensation. Not surprisingly, the waves in Mentawai referred to as one of the best in the world.

"Of the 71 surf spots 2 of them in the top 10 best waves in the world by Surfer Magazine," said Head of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports Mentawai, Desti Seminora.

 

Two waves are Lances Right in Katiet Spot and Spot Macaronies in Silabu. There are two advantages to waves having a barrel or tunnel consistent waves.

Almost all the waves in Mentawai has a barrel. There is a serpent shape, layers, binoculars and others. "Even some of the longest waves in the world, Refuse. The length of the wave 100 meters and only in the Mentawai," said Desti.

Content to play with the waves, do not forget to explore every corner of Mentawai. You can visit the lakes, rivers, and waterfalls there. Mentawai also has 33 diving areas and 38 locations pemacingan know!

"For accommodation too hard, there were 14 international-standard resort hotel," Irwan Prayitno lid.









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