The Mentawai Islands are home to a number of wonders. Though for me the primary draw of the
Mentawais is surfing, the 70 or so Indonesian islands are also home to twenty
endemic species including the Kloss’s Gibbon, pictured below.
On all sides, the exotic species of the Mentawais are
surrounded by beautiful reef and beach breaks.
The waves are remarkably consistent throughout the year and wave quality
is unsurpassed. There are a small number
of competing surf camps and resorts where surfers from around the world come to
stay. Some of the ‘resorts’ on the
islands are huts on the beach. However
simple the living is though, the average surfer will spend $125/day to stay in
the Mentawais. There are dozens of
well-known breaks around the islands, but it’s the lesser-known spots where
real beauty lies.
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Surf is a must-do activity to try when visiting Bali, especially if you seek to chase new adventures and have a long bucket list. In case you are about to surf for the first time then you can contact Mondo Surf Village. The surf instructors were super knowledgeable and took time with each student to make sure they were comfortable.
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