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Mentawai Islands

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The Mentawai islands are a chain of islands in Indonesia off the western coast of Sumatra, recognized as having some of the most perfect surfing breaks in the world. However, because most waves break over very sharp and shallow coral reefs, only experienced surfers should attempt them.

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Over 30 surf charter yachts are based in Padang harbour, around 100 kilometres away from the islands on the Sumatra mainland.

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Three ways to travel to the Mentawai Islands. 1) Join an organized boat charter. 2) Take a ferry 3) Fly by puddle jumper flight.

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They eat Indonesian food mainly, but they also eat humans!

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