Central Java Cultural, The Western Coast of Central Java

"Kura - kura Resort" in Menyawakan Island
It is Worlds-class scuba diving, is the hallmark of Menyawakan Island, one of 27 paradise islands of the Karimunjawa archipelago. As well as unspoiled coral reefs and exotic fish, whale sharks and dolphins are known to frequent area, which is part of the Karimunjawa National Marine Park. IN addition the wrecks of several old merchant ships at various depths make interesting dive strips for all levels of diver. Other water-sport includes fishing, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and jet skiing. Attractions offered by the management of Kura-kura Resort among others are brief diving courses, fun dives, boat and water toy charters.

Diving/Snorkeling and Sun Bathing
Karimunjawa beaches are mostly covered with white sand. It is nice for sun bathing Gianyar in addition to diving/snorkeling and fishing. There are 5 islands out of the 27, which are good for diving/snorkeling and sun bathing. Those who are interested in diving/snorkeling can visit Tanjung Gelam, Menjangan Kecil and Cemara Kecil, while sun bathing can be done on the white sandy beach of Menjangan Besar Island and Cemara Kecil.
For water marine life visit Gosong Cemara and Burung Island by rented fishermen's boat. Other recreation activities are water cycling, wind surfing hiking and camping especially at Karimunjawa and Kemujan islands. Visitors can also pay a visit to the grave of Sunan Nyamplung, a former leader of Karimunjawa islands, a historical place where the first Dutch ship landed. To visit each island, visitors can rent a motor boat from the local fishermen. Karimunjawa, a cluster of islands, is administratively a sub district (Kecamatan) at Jepara Regency. It consists of 27 islands scattered along the Java Sea with 69 Metres in Depth. The area consists of 7,033 acres of land and 104,592 acres of water; its total territory area is 111,625 acres. Some islands are formed by coral reefs and covered with a sand layer. The coast is mostly overgrown with mangrove and other marine plants. Five out of the 27 islands are inhabited, namely Karimunjawa, Kemujan, Parang, Nyamuk and Genting. Due to its unique marine life, the islands are conserved and declared as a National Marine Park.