Pulau Pasumpahan is an island located in the waters of Bungus Kecamatan Teluk Kabung, Kota Padang, West Sumatera. Therefore the island is close if we use the speed boat from Bungus Bay which is located near the city of Padang. Claims for the beauty of the sea makes this island began to be known by local and foreign tourists.

Pulau Pasumpahan area of ​​about 5 hectares and has a stretch of white sand with clear water. Interestingly that the sea level of this island as divided into three. Clear color on the edge, green in front of it, and blue on the more to the middle. The depth of marine waters around the island is the cause of the color difference.

Potential underwater tourism in the marine tourism area of ​​the west coast of Padang is a coral reef ecosystem area that is found in almost every island, including in Pulau Gosong. Apart from coral reef various types of reef fish or ornamental fish is also very interesting for tourists to enjoy. It is said that the story of this island is believed to be a resident around Malin Kundang incarnate who was sworn (cursed) his mother to stone. The inhabitants believe that Malin Kundang is condemned to stone on this island because of the associated 'spill'.

Pasumpahan Island is located on the west coast of Padang City. Its location is to the west of Little Devils Island or 200 meters from Sikuai Island. Exactly in the waters of Bungus District Teluk Kabung, Padang City. To reach the Pasupahan from the Banana River is by boat wooden or speedboat approximately 35 minutes with the cost of 40 thousand rupiah per person round trip with 45 PK engine. However, the searchers can negotiate rent a boat with a rental price of Rp 80 thousand with a capacity of 10 people. But if the searchers want to go straight to Pasumpahan Island Padang city then it can also rent a fishing boat from Bayur Bay Harbor.

Pasumpahan Island has a very beautiful scenery so it is not surprising if the local and foreign investors are scrambling to develop this island as a leading tourist attraction in West Sumatra. The sand along the Pasumpahan beach, accompanied by waves crashing into the main attraction of this beach. A small island floating off the coast, a bonus worth a sight. The sprawling beach stretch of billions of white sand grains, the quiet atmosphere is the main attraction of this island.

Thus, searchers will feel isolated away from the hubbub of the city even though it is only a step from the city crowd. In Pasumpahan Island, the searchers can perform activities such as snorkeling, swimming, diving, and also traveling around the island of spill. By walking then the searchers can see the natural scenery around the island so pamper the eyes.

Because Pulau Pasumpahan is a remote place then when traveling here the searchers do not forget to bring personal medicines, anti-mosquito lotion, sun block, food and drink enough and also tents to stay. The searchers will never regret a trip to Pulau Pasumpahan because this island is the most beautiful island in West Sumatra.


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