Malin Kundang greeted at Sweet Water Beach

Impian Monalisa-When asked at the 90s generation to the top, so entrenched myths associated Malin Kundang two phrases "Son of lawless one". A son who cursed his mother into stone because they do not recognize his mother again after a successful return from the overseas country. But it's pretty amazing if the remnants of a story full of moral values ​​is a real recorded on a beach in the area where this story takes place, West Sumatra.
Sweet Water Beach, the name. On this beach there are piles of stones which is believed to be a form of Malin Kundang and all the ships, which certainly has become a stone. Malin Stone in a kneeling position while the device ships scattered around it.

Every visitor who came to Sweet Water Beach, the area of ​​stone Malin Kundang be the first place visited. They pose and take the best pictures in front of the stone Malin Kundang.
However, the beauty of rolling waves but not too high as well as views of Mount Padang make Sweet Water Beach to complement the charm of Sweet Water Beach impression for the community of West Sumatra or the tourists from outside. Rolling waves on the beach as if a silent witness to the story of Malin Kundang hundreds of years earlier.
Down the beach is a fun job while occasionally letting feet wet by waves romp. Swimming also seems to be activity that sounds interesting to cukuup done in this area. So, prepare a change of clothes if you want to come to this beach.
About 500 meters from the scene of rock Kundang Makin, visitors can begin the journey to Little Banana Island across from the beach by walking less than 500 meters. The depth of water between Sweet Water Beach and Little Banana Island is not too deep so it can be traveled by foot, although the actual number of the community also rents small boats to cross.
Deepest point is only as high as the adult stomach. But, eits, this can only be done before the evening arrives. Around 16:00, the water usually starts tide beach. Therefore, visitors are advised to return from the island's area of ​​1 hectare to Sweet Water Beach before the late afternoon.
Small Banana Island, visitors can sit in huts that are there and enjoy the sea and beach. If you decide to stay at the Big Banana Island, visitors can stay at home resident or bring your own tent equipment.
In addition, from the edge of Sweet Water Beach Similarly, visitors can go to the Island Sikuai with travel time approximately 2.5 hours to try out various water attractions, such as surfing and diving. Sikuai island famous for its white sand.
Sweet Water Beach is located 15 miles from the center of the city of Padang, right on the Gulf District of mourning, Padang District. Therefore, spend all day at Sweet Water Beach and back to Padang in one day is not impossible.
But, do not forget to buy souvenirs in the form of coral reefs and shells of various shapes and sizes priced between $ 5000-50000. if interested in looking for socks and clothes smelling of West Sumatra, visitors can also buy them at kiosks around the coast.