About Anambas Islands
The Anambas Islands are an archipelago of about 255 islands in the South China Sea, forming Anambas Islands Regency in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, the regency is centered on Tarempa on Siantan Island. Known for clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, coral reefs and marine biodiversity, the islands are recognized as a marine conservation area and emerging ecotourism destination accessible mainly by ferry and small aircraft.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote tropical archipelago with scattered inhabited and uninhabited islands, white-sand beaches, clear turquoise water, coral reefs and forested hills. The main settlement is Tarempa on Siantan Island with harbor, markets and basic services. Exploration is primarily by chartered boat for island hopping, snorkeling and diving at reef sites, beach visits and viewpoints. Accommodation ranges from homestays to island resorts, with limited infrastructure and boat-dependent transport between islands.
Key highlights
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Archipelago of approximately 255 islands with extensive coral reefs and marine biodiversity
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Padang Melang Beach - long white-sand beach on Jemaja Island
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Pulau Bawah and surrounding islets with lagoons and snorkeling sites
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Tarempa town on Siantan Island - administrative center and harbor