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PULAU WEH > GAPANG


Click to enlargeGapang is one of the two most visited beaches on Pulau Weh. It has a wider variety of bungalows than any other beach, from very simple huts to air conditioned and TV-equipped bungalows.

Besides snorkeling, diving, hanging out and swimming you can also walk to Balek Gunung. It is not too far. For seeing flying foxes, waterfall and jungle; ask in Limbo Restaurant.

Do a JUNGLE TREK to Gunung Keris, the highest peak on Pulau Weh. See the protected forest, birds, butterflies etc. Contact Mustafa in Gapang on 0852 7744 2222.

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FOOD

There are several restaurants directly on the beach, such as Mama Jungle, Zero, Limbo, Barracuda and Dang Dang Na. International and Western style food available in all places. Don't forget to try Naguna Warkop & Nasi up on the main road. They serve both price worthy and nice Indonesian food.

ACCOMMODATION

If you plan to stay a week or two, you can get big discounts.

Leguna ResortLumba Lumba Dive CentrePulau Weh Dive ResortSteffen Sea Sports
24 bungalows with attached bathroom and aircon. Single room bungalow: Rp. 250-400.000. Two room bungalow also available. No restaurant but food for groups can be arranged. Tel: +6281 2695 1415, Mrs. Linda.

Flamboyan Gapang Resort
One room bungalows, two room bungalows and three room bungalows, all with aircon and attached bathroom: Rp. 200.000-300.000 per bungalow. 18 bungalows (22 rooms). Meeting room. For booking, tel: +6213 6027 2270, Mrs. Mina. Transportation from ferry available. Big fishing boat available.

Dang Dang Na Restaurant & Bungalow (former Ohana)
3 bungalows with attached bathroom. Rp. 50.000-80.000. Tel: 0852 6041 8854, 0852 6033 7436 Mr. Syukur. No booking over phone. Popular.

Lumba Lumba Living
Bungalows with fan, bath, fridge, diver adapted, and Wi Fi: 20-25 €.. 7 duplex (11 rooms) bungalows ready, but more under way. Tel/Fax: +62652 331133, +62811682787. www.lumbalumba.com info@lumbalumba.com.

Gapang Jaya Bungalows
4 rooms Rp. 50 000 in one house and 1 bungalow Rp. 100 000. No bathroom attached.

Ramadilla
9 single room bungalows of which 4 has attached bathroom, 1 triple room bungalow. Rp. 70-100 000 with attached bathroom otherwise Rp. 50.000. Book on tel: +62815 4304 6668, Mr. Danu.

PULAU WEH > BALEK GUNUNG

Click to enlargeOn the west coast, just opposite Gapang is Balek Gunung. The area can be reached by foot from Gapang and even from Iboih if you like long walks.

The coast consists of stones and has a seasonal beach that disappears app. the second half of the year. When it is there, it is extremely beautiful. A few caves are nearby. Goa Sarang can only be reached by swimming or boat at low tide.

Goa Kamprek is three small caves a few hundred meters away. The area is good for fishing, seeing Mantas, snorkeling and enjoying the solitude and the sunsets.

ACCOMMODATION

Guest House Ujung Putro
20 rooms w. attached bathroom and aircon: Rp. 150.000-200.000. Discounts for longer stays. Restaurant, meeting and party room. Tel: +6213 6027 2270, Mrs. Mina. Transportation from ferry available. Everyday free transport to Gapang or Iboih at 08.00 and back at 16.00.

 

 

 

 

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