6 Islands in Aceh You Must Visit

RRI.CO.ID, Banda Aceh - Indonesia has many islands that offer extraordinary natural beauty, ranging from beautiful beaches to stunning underwater scenery. The natural wealth makes many islands in Indonesia favorite tourist destinations for both domestic and international travelers. One of the regions that has many beautiful islands is Aceh.

Aceh, the westernmost province in Indonesia, has many extraordinary natural beauties, including several islands that are interesting to visit. These islands offer an unforgettable travel experience for anyone who visits them.

As quoted by the official website of the Ministry of Tourism, here are some islands you must visit while in Aceh.

1. Weh Island

Pulau Weh is a small island at the northern tip of Sumatra Island. The northernmost island of the Indonesian archipelago, it is known as Indonesia's zero kilometer point. Sabang is the capital of Pulau Weh, but people often call it Pulau Sabang instead of Pulau Weh. Pulau Weh is famous for its very popular snorkeling and diving activities.

2. Banyak Island

Pulau Banyak is an archipelago, which according to local residents, consists of 99 islands. Pulau Banyak is an island that is still very natural, offering mesmerizing views, world-class surfing waves, stunning diving spots, captivating white sand beaches, extraordinary kayaking spots, and several unexplored lagoons and marine parks.

3. Simeulue Island

Simeulue is one of the islands in Aceh and also a regency with its capital in Sinabang. Simeulue Island is one of the beautiful islands in Aceh that you must visit because it offers a variety of activities and stunning tourist attractions. One of the tourist activities in Simeulue is surfing, which has become popular as it can attract tourists from many parts of the world.

4. Tailana Island

Pulau Tailana is one of the most amazing tourist destinations in Aceh, famous for its white sandy beaches and clear blue-green sea. The beach here is very suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and diving activities. The beautiful coral reefs and various types of ornamental fish make snorkeling and diving even more interesting.

5. Nasi Island

Pulau Nasi is one of the islands located in the Aceh Archipelago, often referred to as Pulo Aceh. In Pulo Aceh, there are many other islands, both small and large, such as Pulau Keureusek, Pulau Batee, Pulau Teunom, Pulo Breueh, Pulo Sidom, and Pulo Bunta. Pulau Nasi can be reached in about one hour by boat from Banda Aceh to Pelabuhan Lamteng, Pulau Nasi.

6. Isla Keuh

Pulau Keuh offers such captivating marine tourism. The white sandy beach surrounded by coconut trees and clear blue water. The shallow waters of this island with beautiful corals make it one of the best snorkeling spots in Aceh Jaya.