Sabang Town, Pulau Weh (Sabang), Indonesia
Pulau Weh is the north-western most island of Indonesia, a few km of the coast of Banda Aceh. It is famous for it's good snorkeling and diving.
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Pulau Weh (Sabang)

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Sabang Town

quiet main street on a sunday afternoon

Main town on the island and once an important trading post.

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Sabang town (local call the whole island Sabang) is a cozy historical town with old colonial buildings and huge trees that the dutch once important from Suriname. There are many good places to eat to try local Acehnese, Minangkabau food or all kinds of noodles. The town has a relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. A good way to get in touch is to sit down in a traditional coffee shop for a cup of famous Acehnese coffee.

Sabang also has the only ATM machine on the island. You can only withdraw a limited amount (Rp.500,000 per transaction, max. 10 times a day).

Recommended places to eat:


Bintang Mas (Jalan Perdagangan 107)
Nasi Padang (Padang Mixed Rice, Minangkabau cuisine)


Pulau Baru (Jalan Perdagangan 29B)
famous local Sabang specialty "Mie Jalak"




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