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Mentawai Islands
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West Sumatra : 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. Islands
CitiesPagai Other destinationsUnderstandTalkMentawai peoples using Bahasa Indonesia and they also have got their own Mentawai language. Get inOver 30 surf charter yachts are based in Padang harbour, around 100km away from the islands on the Sumatra mainland. Get aroundThree ways to travel to the Mentawai Islands.
SeeTraditional Mentawai peoples Surfing Trekking Diving Fishing
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