Bawean Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Gresik Regency, Indonesia
About Bawean
Bawean means "sunlight exists" inSanskrit, which 14th-century shipwrecked sailors are said to have exclaimed upon seeing clear skies here after days of stormy seas. Bawean lies150km (93mi)north ofSurabayain the Java Sea, off the coast of Java. Most of the island is hilly, except for the narrow coast and a plain in the southwestern part; it is therefore also called locally as "island of 99 hills". Bawean is dominated by an extinct volcano at its center that rises to655m (2,149ft)above sea level. In 2022, it had a population of 83,000 people in 2022, but a large share of the male population lives off the island temporarily, resulting in a female-dominated resident population, and the nickname, "Island of Women". The rainy season lasts from December to March.
Top Attractions in Bawean
Explore the best things to see and do in Bawean:
- ★Air Panas Kebun Daya
- ★Air Panas Kepuhlegundi
- ★Air Panas Taubat
- ★Deer Reserve
- ★Gili Island
- ★Grojogan Candi Waterfall
- ★Labuhan Beach
- ★Lachchar (Laccar) Waterfall
Where to Eat in Bawean
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Lestari
- 🍴One Family - Malaysian Restaurant
- 🍴PPI Bawean
- 🍴Warung Nasi Bu Nor'a
- 🍴Warung Pojok Merak City
Where to Stay in Bawean
- 🏨Homestay Kembang Kenanga
- 🏨Hotel Miranda Bawean
Bawean Travel Guide Sections
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