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Sea Gypsy Village Resort
& Dive Base
Pulau Sibu, Malaysia.
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Most
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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