The Nusakambangan Island - As one prison for inmates with severe cases, the name of Nusakambangan invite more sinister connotations. But after a visit and see first hand the island there is no reason to cringe visited this exquisite island.
Nusakambangan Island in Cilacap, Central Java, has an area of 121 square km with a high security prison. 3000 People become the island's inhabitants, not including hundreds of prisoners have also filled the island. Nusa Kambangan, is an island famous for its history and the story of the high-level security.
Here's oldest prison built in 1908 and is still functioning. Area prison in the east of the island is strictly protected. Be careful when in the prison area. Local residents believe, dozens sniper ready to shoot you.
The southern part of the island were filled with coral and large waves is directly facing the Indian Ocean. While the north-facing Cilacap filled with fishing villages and mangrove forests. The best part is in the west. In this section there is a beach which only has white sand.
Gulf in the west have a beach called Segara Anakan. Clean beaches and white sand into its flagship. Coupled with shade trees at the edge, how beautiful! Besides traveled coast, you can tour the flora and fauna. In this section, you can explore the forest is still dense enough and still plenty of wildlife such as deer, tigers and snakes. Due to the dense forest and its wildlife are pretty dangerous, you should use the services of a guide to explore.
Besides beaches and forest, the island also has a travel history of the fort. Portuguese forts obsolete so covered with trees and grass. Although obsolete, the fort can still be entered. You can enter the kitchen, medical room and jail. Here also there are 2 pieces of ancient cannon, which weighs hundreds of pounds.
To reach the western part of the island, you can use motorized boats that lined the shore Cilacap. This 10-15 minute trip fare of Rp 20,000 per person. Shortly after arriving on the island of Nusa Kambangan, you will be greeted by the gate to pay admission. Ticket prices are not expensive anyway, only Rp 3,500 per person. After that, enjoy the beauty of the western island of Nusakambangan.
Not only Nusakambangan Island, Turtle Bay coast in Cilacap also has a historical narrative. On the beach there are a fort named Fort Pendem. A Dutch heritage fort has a unique building concept. As the name implies, Fort Pendem is a semi bunker because it was built on the ground to a depth of 1-3 meters. This fort has 60 bedroom, ammunition, a kitchen and a medical room.