Cheap flights to Pomala (PUM)

Pomala is the name of a sub-district in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. This district is located on the south side of the district, crossing from southeast to west.

Interestingly, Pomala has potential that has not been talked about much. The district has nickel mineral reserves, one of the best in the world. Evidently, one of the mining assets, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk's operates in this city.

To reach Pomala Regency from outside the region, tourists can go using air transportation. Flight tickets to Pomala are available at Traveloka with the last stop at Sangia Nibandera Airport in Tanggetada Village. The two main airlines that provide flights to and from Pomala City are Wings Air and Xpress Air.

The Most Popular Destinations in Pomala

Interested on tourist destinations may not be enough. Even so, it does not mean that Pomala does not have the attraction to travel. Pomala secretly stores the actual tourism potential which is also very promising. The natural beauty of the beach is quite prominent because the capital city of Pomala is located on the edge of the Gulf of Bone.

1. Pulau Padamarang

Location: Desa Towua I, Wundulako, Kabupaten Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Padamarang Island is one of the pleasant marine tourism destinations in Pomala, Kolaka. You can reach the island by crossing the sea for about half an hour from the city center. The natural condition of Padamarang Island is very sustainable, still not much touched by human activities. The sea on this island is still clean, with sparkling white sand. Interesting activities on Padamarang Island are swimming, picnicking, snorkeling, diving, and climbing hills.

2. Gunung Batu Baula

Location: Puulemo, Baula, Kabupaten Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

This natural attraction is very tempting for adventure lovers. Usually, this mountain is filled with young people who are very fond of hiking. Although the hiking trail is quite challenging because there are many large rocks, tourists keep up the spirit to reach the top. Because of the scenery at the top of Baula Stone Mountain is very extraordinary. At the top, you can immediately see the widest Baula and Pomala District.

3. Pantai Mandra

Location: Lamokato, Kabupaten Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

This beach is located on the north side of the Pomala District, equivalent to an hour's drive. The popular beach of Kolaka Regency takes its name from the character Mandra from the soap opera Si Doel Anak Sekolahan, who did come to the beach during the opening ceremony. Mandra Beach offers a center for marine and culinary tourism. Interestingly, this beach is also known as a therapeutic beach because it is believed to have the property of curing diseases.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Pomala

There are some interesting eating places that become must visit places for tourist when visiting Pomala. Three favorite names are:

1. Trans Towua Saung

Location: Puubunga, Baula, Kabupaten Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Open every day.

This dining place is perfect for meetings with family or friends. The atmosphere is very comfortable with rustic nuances on the edge of the rice fields. Saung-saung hut is spread in front of a pond in an open area. Visitors can eat while enjoying fish therapy or karaoke. The featured menu is Ikan Tawar Bakar with Sambal dan Cah Kangkung.

2. Cobe Cobe Desa (CCD)

Location: Bende, Wundulako, Kabupaten Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Open every day, 9:00 - 18:00 WITA.

One more place to eat at Pomala that offers a rustic dining sensation. Cobe Cobe Village presents a dining room in the form of an open hall with a lake around it. Each hall can accommodate many people making it perfect for family parties, social gatherings and office events. The food menu includes seafood, fresh processed fish, various vegetable dishes, and more. Like Trans Towua Saung, CCD also provides a fish therapy pool and karaoke.

3. RM Nirwana

Location: Jalan Mekongga Indah, Lamokato, Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Open every day, 10:00 - 21:00 WITA.

This simple restaurant offers a special menu of Ayam Goreng Kampung, Sop Ayam, Sop Konro, and Coto. Although the menu choices are limited, each dish here is very delicious. Visitors has given many good reviews. They praised the food, especially the Sop Konro flavor with soft meat and a very tasty sauce.