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Poya Lisa Island, Small Heaven is Not Listed on Map


Who said the islands may not be listed on the map can not be a tourist destination worth a visit? Exotic desert island and away from the hustle and bustle of city life can only be a place of leisure and relaxation perfect. One remote island called Pulau Poya Lisa.

The island is included in the National Park in Central Sulawesi Togean that can be taken approximately 10 minutes by motor boat from Bomba. Although relatively small and is rarely mentioned in the National Park area travel map Togean yet Poya Lisa Island store memorable charm in the heart of every person who ever came.

Most tourists, not to mention foreign tourists praise the beauty of the island following the service and hospitality managers cottage Poya Lisa. Vast expanse of blue sea and crystal-clear turquoise really a pretty amazing sight that will leave you in awe.

Coral reefs are beautiful and natural surrounding offshore islands also deserve explored by snorkeling. Arriving at the small island which covers only 5 acres, the stretch of sand that gleamed sun will greet you. Welcome becomes more complete with the manager hospitality cottage is ready to serve the needs of visitors, ranging from food, clean water (fresh) taken from the nearby island, with a boat tour service, laundry that the price is not set.

The island is owned and managed Mr. Ismail, a registered nurse at the Bomba. Yes, the island is privately owned island! Mr Ismail manages island together his relatives had a dozen years ago.

It is said that the name of this island was once merely Poya Island. Poya is the name of the person who first planted coconut trees on the island and at the same time making it as the owner of the island. Mr. Ismail then buy this island from the offspring inherit Poya.

According to Mr. Ismail own, name Lisa added from the German name of a woman who had come alone, and spent a month on the island. He asked Mr. Ismail perpetuate his name in this island paradise then be small isolated nan was called long Poya Lisa.

Believe me even from a distance, before you set foot on this island, you most likely already fallen in love with all its appeal. Friendliness of the local people who manage 4 pieces cottage on this uninhabited island would also be a heart-warming memories. Typical sea food served by the manager of the cottages also have become a byword among tourists because it's really indulge tongue.

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