A peaceful weekend in Sempu Island

Sempu is a small island located in Indonesia, west part of Java. One of the most famous travel destination of Indonesia.

The easiest way to get there is to fly from Jakarta to Malang, then rent a car with driver and head south for roughly 60km - 2 hours. Along the ride you'll get to see the beautiful tropical verdure of Java Island with its coconut trees and banana plantations.

Sempu Island's location remains far from the main indonesian sights. However this hidden paradise deserves a quick budget visit ! Not large at all, a day or two would be enough to discover this quiet place.

Indeed, if you're looking for some peace and tranquillity, Sempu Island is the place to be as most of foreign tourists don't know it or rather focus on the other sights in Indonesia.

Overthere you'll enjoy swimming in the blue sea as well as lie down on the sandy beaches not to mention a walk through the tropical jungle which is an unique experience.

You will also get to benefit from the spectacular view of the lagoon of the Indian Ocean and later admire the sunset which arise early.

In the early morning, you will have a glimpse of the local fishing activity as the numerous fishing boats will be leaving Sendang Biru, the fisherman village located right opposite Sempu Island.

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