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Sea Gypsy Village Resort & Dive Base
Pulau
Sibu, Malaysia.
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of the island's resorts are situated on the north eastern section of Pulau Sibu,
where the golden brown beaches slope away gradually offering ideal bathing conditions.
The views from these beaches are of Pulau Tinggi and a string of smaller islets
to the south. On a clear day Tioman Island can be seen to the north. The "moonrise"
at full moon is so spectacular it is a sight not to be missed. 
The south east coast of
Sibu rears up as a series of steep, abrupt cliffs with a rocky shoreline at their
base and provides shelter to the village behind. The rocks here, and where exposed
at other points on the island, are colourful and contorted. This is due to their
composition of layers of volcanic ash run through with later lavas which have
combined to produce lacework patterns and reliefs. Low down on headlands near
the sea rockpools are frequent and contain miniature worlds populated by colourtul
fish, crabs and corals. By Tg Keramat the cliffs contain caves and arches.
There
is a large village, Kg Duku, towards the southern tip of Sibu which has a police
post, mosque, school, clinic and drinks stall. The entire village is solar powered.
The young people of the village now have the opportunity to find employment in
the resorts on the island instead of having to find work on the mainland. The
older folk continue to earn a living by fishing and follow a more traditional
lifestyle.
Sea
Gypsy Village is set in a 5 acre clearing of jungle with plenty of shade trees
and garden. The beach is approx. 350 metres long and has soft golden sand which
continues out into the sea making swimming both safe and comfortable. |
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