Island Kendawangan Sawi included in Ketapang, West Kalimantan. Sawi island rich in marine life and beautiful natural scenery. Since 2009, Ketapang district began to fix these attractions and make it a tourist attraction in Ketapang, West Kalimantan.
Ketapang has a group of small islands. Small islands that have great potential as a tourist attraction, from unspoiled scenery with a wealth of resources, particularly marine resources. One of the island that has such potential is Sawi Island. The island is inhabited by about 20 heads of households.
Sawi Island communities generally work as fishermen and fishing. Sometimes they look for sea pearls. On the island of mustard, you can enjoy an amazing view, such as the white sand located along the coast, marine life and local traditions.
The sea water is clear like crystal, thus making the plant and animal life beneath the ocean surface seem obvious. No wonder that this island earned the nickname "Angel Island".
Marine life in these islands is seaweed, shrimp fan, king crab, leatherback, hawksbill, green turtles, pearls, and some types of fish.
In addition to enjoying the exotic natural scenery, you can also do a variety of nature tourism activities such as camping, hiking to explore the island, diving, swimming, or fishing.
Ketapang has a group of small islands that have great potential as a tourist attraction, with scenery and natural resources unspoiled, particularly marine resources. And Sawi Island is one of them.