Karimunjawa is archipelago located in the Java Sea, entered in the district of Jepara, Central Java. With an area of 1500 hectares of land and waters ± 110 000 ± acres, Karimunjawa now developed into a tourist charm of Marine Park which began favored by local and foreign tourists.
Based on the legend that circulate in the archipelago, island was discovered by Sunan Muria Karimunjawa. The legend is about Sunan Muria which concerned about the mischief of his son, Amir Hasan. For the purpose of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island which seems "kremun-kremun" (blur) from the peak of Mount Muria so that the child can deepen and develop the knowledge of religion. Because it appears "kremun-kremun", then the island called Karimun island.
Since March 15, 2001, Jepara's Karimunjawa established by government as a National Park. Karimunjawa National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with populated 5 islands that have been in these islands. The island is already populated that is Island Genting, Kemujan Island, Island Karimunjawa, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has a beach with white sand.
The islands which became a favorite to be visited by tourists for its natural beauty, that is :
The islands which became a favorite to be visited by tourists for its natural beauty, that is :
- Big Deer Island (Menjangan Besar Island)
Menjangan Besar Island there is a shark breeding. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks here are quite tame and friendly with humans.
- Small Deer Island (Menjangan Kecil Island)
Menjangan Kecil Island deserves visited because the waters around this island there are lots of colorful little fish are very beautiful. This island has a beach and a beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you which want to try snorkeling.
- Small Pine Island (Cemara Kecil Island) and Large Pine Island (Cemara Besar Island)
On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of both name of this island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand jutting into the sea.
- Gelam Cape Island (Tanjung Gelam Island
Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and sea water which bluish green.
Karimunjawa is home for coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine fauna, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Some of the rare fauna that have habitat here is the sea eagle white chest, hawksbill and green turtles.
Shark in Karimunjawa
Plants that became the hallmark National Park that is Karimunjawa dewadaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla) found in lowland rain forest.
Waves at Karimunjawa is low and tame, bounded by the coast most of whom are fine white sand beaches.
Waves at Karimunjawa is low and tame, bounded by the coast most of whom are fine white sand beaches.
To go Karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below :
- Quick ship from Semarang
From Semarang, you can go to the Karimunjawa through the Port of Tanjung Golden using speedboats. Travel from Semarang to Karimunjawa about 4 hours to 6 hours if the weather is bad.
- Ships from Jepara
If you choose to go to the Karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. The journey from Jepara to Karimunjawa about 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Plane
In addition, for those who have enough funds, there is a small plane in Ahmad Yani Airport Semarang which can be leased to the Dewa Daru Airport in Kemujan Island (one of the islands in Karimunjawa). By plane, you can see the beauty of Karimunjawa from above before landing at the aerodrome that is in Karimunjawa. Travel by plane take about 30 minutes.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be an enjoyable experience. Encouraged to visit the island in March through October, at the time the weather is friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy the Karimunjawa archipelago. Enjoy the enchanting beauty of nature in Karimunjawa.
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