Anambas Islands, Remote archipelago in Riau Islands, Indonesia
The Anambas Islands comprise roughly 255 islands spread across a large expanse of sea in Riau Province. Tarempa on Siantan Island serves as the administrative center for this archipelago.
The islands became known from the 1970s onward through the discovery of oil and natural gas, particularly on Matak Island. These resources were then exported to neighboring countries.
The people of the Anambas Islands depend on fishing as their main way of life, a practice passed down through families over many generations. This connection to the sea shapes their daily routines and traditions.
Getting to the islands requires either a long boat journey from Batam or a flight to Natuna Airport followed by local transfers. Travel times can be lengthy, so plan accordingly and check weather conditions before going.
The waters around the islands hold two sunken ships, the Seven Skies and the Igara, which now function as artificial reefs teeming with marine life. These underwater sites draw divers interested in exploring the seafloor.
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