Even if it doesn't matter for you - what is the global islands hierarchy - all the same, before the trip to the Indonesian Sumatra, it will not hurt to find out that this island closes the six largest six. If you look at the card, you can choose a resting place, conforming to the relief: the western part is mountainous. And it is in this part that the administrative center of the province is Padang.
The assistive is tempting there, where the equator divides the planet in half, and after all, the Sumatra is just this place. At first glance, Padang is not particularly attractive for a long-awaited vacation - there are no "loud" attractions or breathtaking entertainment centers, besides, earthquakes cause concerns from some part of tourists. But If you dream to break away for some time from all familiar, to be in the arms of tropical heat and replenish your piggy bank of impressions with something new, then Padang is a good choice . Yes, it is always hot here, but it is also very humid. Therefore, if your free time fell on the winter, then it is also optimal on climatic indicators, especially February, which is considered the most "dry" month. The coastal waters of the beaches of Padanga are precisely the most, as described in some advertising booklet - crystal-clean, and the sand is gentle. The surf is not aggressive, so you can not worry, even if you are not very good floating. At the same time, surf lovers get their share of pleasure, swimming a little further. On the one hand, Padang is quite a modern city (as - in no way the population is about a million people), but on the other he is trying to preserve his historical "face" (for example, in architecture), and the historical chronicle goes back to the 16th century When and began to actively function the port, which did not lose its meaning now. And, by the way, Padang not only enters the top three of the largest cities of the island, but it is in him that the oldest Indonesian University is located, besides, it is far from the only one. In the heart of the city, the Museum of Local Culture is located, whose picturesque building is already asking for a frame. One of the notable attractions is considered the city bridge Sitti Nurbaya Bridge.
But, of course, a walk around the city will not take all vacation. However, and wallow on the ocean beach Days are hardly so interesting. Such places on the planet like Sumatra are attractive, above all, with their natural wealth. therefore You can dilute the Beachnone Sucked by visiting, say, such a unique place on the island near Padanga as the Valley of Harau. By the way, you can not only visit it with an excursion, but also to live here in the bungalow or the lodge, so to speak, on the wake of wildlife. Although it is quite a wild, today it is no longer - the former seabed in the surroundings of steep rocks diligently cultivates under rice fields. In addition to the fact that here not only pedestrian, but also cycling or motorcycle walks, admiring the surroundings (brown vegetation, waterfalls, elegantly located rice fields), can also be viewed on the jungle from a bird's-eye view - to do climbing, the benefit has several developed trails. .
The Padanga Hotel Fund is quite modern and comfortable, with the spread of prices and, accordingly, the level of comfort. There are two and three-star with private pools and a beautiful view from panoramic windows. One of the most expensive - simple looks, but, nevertheless, the 5-star Premier Basko Hotel. The building in six floors is literally five minutes walk from the local shopping center, to Minangcabau Airport - about 15 minutes away. Hotel services will become an excellent addition to rest in Padang: own fitness center, various spa treatments, an outdoor pool, shopping points on site, various sports activities, bicycle rental, tour desk. The hotel's restaurant offers a rich selection of dishes not only by local national cuisine, but also a menu composed on the basis of the recipes of Western and Chinese cooking.