Maratua Island, East Kalimantan, has a history

 

Lovers of sea tourism should not miss the island of Maratua in East Kalimantan. Because the farthest islands of Indonesia, which are directly adjacent to the Philippines and Malaysia, offer exotic seas and islands just like in the Maldives! This small U-shaped island has characteristics and functions that are not much different from the people of Derawan Island. With its great marine potential, you can enjoy the clear sea water for diving or snorkeling to see various cute and adorable marine species. Not only the beauty of the island and its enchanting underwater world,

you can also taste delicious island specialties. When you first set foot on this island, you will be greeted by the exotic clear blue sea, gentle breeze and calm waves. This area also has clean white sand beaches and surrounding mangrove forests. This island offers more fun as it offers many natural features worth exploring such as caves, coral reefs, jellyfish lakes where sea turtles lay their eggs, as many as 21 dive sites where you can meet various cute and rare animals. If you're lucky, you can directly interact with various forms of marine life, including sharks, squid, eels, seahorses, lobsters, needlefish,

turtles, and even giant rays. You don't need to go too deep, just dive to a depth of up to 5 meters and enjoy the natural beauty under the sea. Maratua Island Facilities During your vacation on this island, you will be spoiled for choice with comfortable and affordable facilities. Below are several scuba equipment rentals for those who want to dive. If you want to rest or spend the night, you can stay at Maratua Paradise Resort. Even so, there are also resident-owned homestays that tend to be cheaper than resorts.