Benan Island
Benan Island (Pulau Benan) is a small inhabited island in Senayang District, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located between Batam and Lingga in the South China Sea, it is known for its traditional Malay stilt fishing village, clear turquoise waters, and extensive mangrove ecosystems. The island is developed as a community-based marine ecotourism destination, offering village life, mangrove tours, and snorkeling while preserving local fishing traditions and coastal environment.