"Relax, relax and relax again" Pulau We by Daihappydai

Pulau We Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 50 photos

Early morning on Iboih Beach, Pulau Weh - Pulau We

Iboih Beach area

There are several main tourist areas on Pulau Weh - Iboih and Gapang beaches on the north west and a few options on the east. From the harbour, transport to Iboih village is around 50,000 rupaih. It is a quiet little village with a few places to eat and a souvenir shop. From the village you take a path that leads to the tourist accommodation. There are several options so you can look around - generally no need to book in advance apart from Indonesian holiday time when locals will travel from Banda Aceh and Medan for the weekend.

Underwater

Lots to see underwater around Iboih

There is plenty to see in the waters around Pulau Weh. Unfortunately, due to rising water temperatures, there has been massive coral bleaching during the last two years and there is very little coral left for snorkellers to see. There is still a wide range of fish that snorkellers can spot off Iboih and other beaches, and beautiful clams off Pulau Rubiah.
For those diving, down deeper you will see coral, sharks, eels and a huge variety of fish.

Relaxing

A beautiful place to lose yourself

The Iboih beach area is certainly a place for relaxing. A lot of the accommodation is built right on the shore line - very little actual sandy beach but most of the accommodation has steps into the water for easy access.
If you want to get lost in a bit of reading and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Pulau Weh is a great choice.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A beautiful, laid back place to relax
In a nutshell:A true escape from the hustle and bustle

Last visit to Pulau We: Jan 2012
Intro Updated May 19, 2012
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Reviews (12)

Torrential rain at Yulia's - no ferry today! - Pulau We

Plan for cancellations Transportation (3)

Pulau Weh is certainly a place to relax and it is easy to forget any possible concerns. But it is important to be aware... more travel advice

Green tree snake in the dining area of Yulia's - Pulau We

A surprise visitor... Favorites (1)

For some this may not be a fond memory but it reminded me that nature has a right, and hopefully a way, of... more travel advice

Afternoon feeding in the water beside Yulia's - Pulau We

Afternoon Fish Feeding Frenzies Things to Do (5)

Although visibility in the water is not as good in the afternoon due to the position of the sun, late afternoon appeared... more travel advice

Walking around the low road from Iboih village - Pulau We

Walking around the low road from Iboih Off The Beaten Path (1)

Entering Iboih village is via a fairly steep hill directly off the well-made main road - the road itself continues... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Take care where you place your feet

Hotels (1)
Amazing sea views

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davidjo Apr 20, 2013 at 4:09 AM

Great tips on Pulau Weh but wasn't it called Sabang Island at one time!!
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  Daihappydai Apr 20, 2013 at 5:24 AM
  
  Cheers Davidjo,
  Yes, it's interesting, some people, including many of the locals still call it Sabang. Sabang is certainly the name of the main town.
  I noticed you also looked at some of my Sumbawa Besar tips - I had a great trip across Sumbawa in January - Bima, Dompu, Pantai Lakey, Sumbawa Besar then on to Tetebatu in Lombok and a few days on Gili meno before heading back to Australia (so, I've done my Sumbawa pages and am just ow getting around to Gili meno).
  Have you been to Sumbawa - fantastic as so few tourists and lots to do. In each place I simply hired an ohek driver to take me to places locals like to see - the best way of doing it.
  By the way, I notice you have been to Brunei several times. I am escaping the Melbourne winter for 15 days end of June. Flying to Brunei, then heading down to Miri to get to Mulu for five days. Do you know anything about transport from Brunei (BSB) to Miri? Also, what would you consider are the 'must sees' in Brunei. My arrangements at the moment are two days Brunei, one day travel to Miri, five days Mulu (flights already booked), back to Miri, then I have seven days left - either more of north Saawak or more of Brunei. What would you recommend. I'm travelling alone and on a bit of a budget - Brunei is certainly more expensive than most other south-east asia countries and arranged tours for single travellers are more than I normally pay.
  Any advice would be great.
  Thanks in advance,
  
  Daihappydai