Nias Island

Nias Island lies about 125 km off west Sumatera Island on the Indian Ocean. It is part of North Sumatera Province. The water surround the island is great for sea activities, such as surfing and scubadiving. The people also have curious culture, that will enrich visitor's heart. The island has some prehistoric remains, which built on megalithic stone-age, and considered came from the oldest megalithic culture in Indonesia.

Surfers will call this island "Paradise on Earth". Together with its beautiful white sandy beach, Lagundri Bay challenge surfers with spectacular waves. In the high season the waves told to be as high as 3.5 meters. The waves of Sorake Beach on Lagundri Bay has ranked to be within the best ten waves of the world. It is true if some surfers referred the waves of Sorake Beach as "the most notorious right-band reef breaks". There are events held for surfers, including the World Professionals Qualifying Series. Surfers are better be ready when your heart can not leave this island after a visit.