Bangka island One week in a tropical paradise (North Sulawesi) Bangka Island is a small island off the north-eastern tip of Sulawesi, famous for its pristine beaches and healthy dive tourism. The island has four main coastal villages: Lihunu, Kahuku, Libas and Ehe. Banka is extremely geographically diverse, with features like forests, hills, coconut groves, rocky stretches, mangroves and pristine beaches. We stayed at Mimpi Indah, a small eco-resort with sea-view bungalows, a private jetty and 500 meters of beautiful, white sandy beach. All the buildings are built with natural sustainable building materials such as bamboo and coconut wood, and truly blend in with nature. Just 20 metres from the beach, the cottages are surrounded by lush greenery and tall coconut palms. The bungalows have a veranda from where we have a wonderful view of the ocean. Each bungalow has a private bathroom with hot and cold running water, a western-style toilet and comforts such as towels, soap an...
