About Lampu Island
Lampu Island (Pulau Lampu) is a small coastal island off the northern coast of Gorontalo Utara Regency in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia. Located in the Sulawesi Sea near Desa Dunu in Anggrek District, it is known for its clear waters, white sandy shoreline, and historic lighthouse that gives the island its name. The island is part of the northern Gorontalo island cluster and is visited for its natural coastal scenery and tranquil marine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small uninhabited coastal island with white sand beach, clear shallow waters, coral areas and a lighthouse structure. Access is only by chartered boat from the mainland coast at Anggrek or Kwandang. The setting is natural and undeveloped with limited facilities, surrounded by open sea and views of nearby islands. Activities center on beach leisure, swimming, snorkeling and photography.
Key highlights
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Small white-sand island in the Sulawesi Sea off Gorontalo Utara
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Historic lighthouse (mercusuar) that gives the island its name
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Clear waters suitable for swimming and snorkeling
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Undeveloped natural island environment with panoramic sea views
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Part of the northern Gorontalo island-hopping route near Saronde and Bogisa islands
History of Lampu Island
The island is named 'Lampu' meaning lamp or light, referring to the lighthouse built on the island as a navigational aid for vessels in the Sulawesi Sea off the north coast of Gorontalo.
Route
| By air | Fly to Jalaluddin Airport serving Gorontalo, then continue by road and boat to the island |
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| By road | Travel by road from Gorontalo City to Kwandang or Anggrek in Gorontalo Utara Regency, then continue by chartered motorized boat to the island |