12/09/2013
Karimunjawa Island is located in the Java Sea islands that still in the district of Jepara , Central Java . Karimunjawa was discovered by Sunan Muria. The legend stories at the time, was Sunan Muria are concerned with delinquency son , Amir Hasan . Sunan Muria intends to educate his son then ordered him to go to an island that looks blurry " kremun kremun " from the top of Mount Muria . In order for the son to deepen and develop the science of religion . The words "kremun kremun" created Karimun Island name.
On March 15, 2001, the government established Karimunjawa Jepara as a National Park . Karimunjawa waters very well for habitat used as house reefs , mangrove forests , as well as 400 species of marine fauna , which in Karimunjawa waters there are 242 species of ornamental fish. Many rare fauna that breed here such as hawksbill , green sea turtles and sea eagles white chest . Karimunjawa National Park typical vegetation is Dewadaru [ Crystocalyx macrophyla ] found in many lowland rainforest . Karimunjawa waves is low and calm , restricted fine by white sandy beaches .
If u wanna go there, u can use public transportation to the Karimunjawa island by sea and air . To travel by air taken from Ahmad Yani Airport , Semarang, heading to the Dewadaru airport on the island of Kemujan with CASSA 212 aircraft that has been provided by the PT . Wisata Laut Nusa Permai [ Kura - Kura Resort ] . Time taken approximately 30 minutes. To travel by sea, u can start from Semarang and Jepara . If you start from Tanjung Emas, Semarang, we can ride fastboat, departure every Saturday at 9 am, the ship back from Karimun on Sunday afternoon, it takes about 2-3 hour long journey. For passing from the Port of Kartini Beach, Jepara, you can use Muria's Boat, which is departs every 2 days, travel time is approximately 6 hours. Usually leaving on Tuesday , Thursday, Saturday at 9 am . For reverse flow on Wednesday , Friday , Sunday at 8 am. But the schedule may change according to weather conditions and waves in the Java Sea. For those who depart from the Port of Jepara, you can bring a vehicle, motorcycle or car .
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