Showing posts with label Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beach. Show all posts

Sunday, December 6, 2015

White Sand Beach Situbondo, One Of The Popular East Java


Want to see colorful corals with a variety of beautiful fish hanging around on the reef? Pay a visit to the White Sand Beach Situbondo. Sea water really calm, barely choppy is the charm. You can find an exciting underwater adventure there.

White Sand Beach in Situbondo have a unique typography with a curved shape towards the sea. In the north of this beach, blue sea stretching Madura Strait. Situbondo White Sand Beach is one of a number of beaches in East Java are popular among connoisseurs of the trip.

Administratively, the White Sand Beach is located in the hamlet Kembangsambi Situbondo, White Sand Village, District Bungatan, Kab. Situbondo, East Java. With a curved shape and greenery on the edge of the forest, the beach presents a beautiful landscape. Fir tree-lined shrimp, coconut, and a row of teak trees provide cool air and peace of mind at the beach area.

In the forest on the beach, you can see the number of animals roaming the trees. One is a black monkey, animals often fought over food in the driveway of the White Sand Beach. Also heard the sound of birds singing all day. The existence of this forest is one of the unique charm possessed the White Sand Beach.


The sand on the beach is fairly white and clean. With relief sloping beach, the ocean waves was quite small. Not to mention the clear sea water that shows you the formation of coral reefs and marine life in it.

Given its strategic location in East Java Situbondo White Sand Beach is one of the destinations are crowded, especially when the holiday season arrives. Among the tourists who want to go to Bali from Surabaya, or to Mount Bromo if from Banyuwangi, most of them stopped to unwind and relax enjoying the charm of this beach.

White Sand Beach Address: Jln. Raya Pasir Putih, Kab. Situbondo, East Java | Tel. (0338) 390340
GPS Coordinates: -7.738495,113.758224
 

Interesting thing in Pasir Putih Situbondo


There are many activities that can be done in the tourist area of White Sand Beach Situbondo, ranging from swimming, canoeing, sailing, fishing, cross ATV, to dive (snorkel). But before going, you need to pay admission White Sand Beach Rp 6 thousand per person, not including vehicle parking.   


The most popular activities that tourists do on this beach is swim and frolic of sea water. If you are not so good at swimming, tire buoy available for rent for visitors. You will easily get this belt around the beach area.

In addition, activities favored by many tourists in the White Sand Beach Situbondo is sailed by boat, down the area around the beach while exploring the fascinating panorama. Because seawater is crisp and clear, you can enjoy underwater natural treats are wonderful, from corals to other marine biota. Rental boats are equipped with glass box, so you can look down into the sea. Sailboat is also the hallmark of the White Sand Beach in Situbondo.


With the atmosphere of the beach surrounded by protected forest, activities stroll along the beach or sitting around while dining coconut ice are other exciting activities.


In the area of White Sand Beach Situbondo also often held a variety of entertainment and competitions, such as music concerts, fishing competition, surfing competitions, and the fishing boat races. Special in October, held a ceremony Pick Sea by local fishing communities. Sea Pick ceremony aims to invoke God's blessings of marine products they get. At the time of this ceremony, typically there are musical performances gandrung which is a popular traditional music performances in the region.


Support infrastructure in the tourist area of White Sand Beach are complete. Starting from the prayer room and a bathroom, a concrete bench that can be used as a place to rest while enjoying culinary sold around the coast, are available there. You can also find souvenir stalls if you want to buy souvenirs.

Snorkel and Diving


Diving in coastal areas Situbondo White Sand Beach is also exciting activities that you should try. The underwater world is a growing coastal reef reaches a radius of up to four kilometers. Ocean currents are calm and clear water is another advantage favored by many connoisseurs of diving in the White Sand Beach.

There are five clusters of coral reefs in the White Sand Beach. Three clusters of them are located close to the shore, which is a cluster of Gulf Pelita, Watu Lawang, and Coral Mayit. The third cluster of coral reefs are located adjacent to each other. Depth varies, ranging from 3 meters to 15 meters. The main sights in this cluster are colorful corals, sponges and sea animals invisibility.
 
 
 
 


While two other coral reef located a little away from the beach, the Palapa Takat and Kembangsambi. You have to ride a motor boat for about two hours to arrive at the area's two clusters. Easily visible marine life here is the sea slug. Sometimes a bunch of fish and white striped, red, and blue visible across the reef. If lucky, you can see the hawksbill in the bottom of the ocean.

Many environmentalists and researchers came to visit the White Sand Beach Situbondo with the goal of planting and researching the coral reefs that live there. They routinely put artificial reef replace coral reefs have been damaged by natural factors or human action.

White Sand Beach Hotel in Situbondo


If you want to spend the night around the area of White Sand Beach Situbondo, there are plenty of accommodation ranging from inns, motels, to the hotel. Not only that, also provided camping area for those who want to spend the night with camping there.   

The trip to the White Sand Beach


Situbondo White Sand Beach is located on the edge of the highway Surabaya - Banyuwangi. The journey from Surabaya to the location of this beach will take about 4 hours by bus.

But if you start the journey from the city center Situbondo, it takes you about 40 minutes to arrive at this White Sand Beach. There are public transport such as minibuses or buses from the town of Situbondo that will take you to the beach location.
 
 
 
 

  

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Pantai Batu Karas


Located in the area of Pangandaran in West Java, Pantai Batu Karas is a blend of Pantai Batu Hiu Pangandaran Beach and because it is on the same coastline. Batu Karas beach is very cocak for a family holiday and is also touted as one of the surfing fun.

Pantai Batu Karas is not only famous for its water calm, but also quite challenging sea waves. Calm water and the waves are high enough is a harmonious combination that makes Batu Karas beach area is fairly crowded with tourists, both domestic and foreign.

There are some people who called Pantai Batu Karas as Small Bale. This is because these beaches offer surfing experience that is almost the same. This beach is not less than 40 kilometers from the city center Ciamis. Black sand along the shore and the occasional roar of the waves that partially eroded sand is a typical scene.

When compared with Pangandaran Beach, the number of tourists visiting Batu Karas beach spelled relatively quiet. It also causes Batu Karas beach among the most favored travel connoisseurs who enjoy a relaxed and calm atmosphere.

Address Pantai Batu Karas: Jl. Batu Karas beach, district. Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java
GPS Coordinates: -7.747602,108.497677

For entry, you can pay the entrance fee Batu Karas beach area with details as follows:

a) Walking (1) Rp 1,500
b) Motorcycles Rp 3,900
c) Vehicle Type Jeep / Sedan Rp 9,200
d) Vehicle Type Carry Rp 17,200
e) Large Passenger Vehicle Rp 22.200
f) Small Bus Rp 32,700
g) Bus Medium Rp 49,500
h) the Big Bus Rp 80,500
 
 

Surfing point in Pantai Batu Karas




Among surfers, Pantai Batu Karas is not an unfamiliar name. Compared to other beaches, Pantai Batu Karas including most flat. The beach also has a small bay so that surfers do not have to bother to paddle too far towards the starting point of a wave.

You can find a lot of rental equipment in the surf there, also at the same time with experienced instructors who will teach all about surfing, especially for beginners.
 
 

There are 3 points in Batu Karas which has been a favorite spot of surfers, ie Bulak Pendak, Legok Pari, and Coral. In Bulak Pendak, waves that come to create a wall height and length.

Strongly recommended only professional surfers who try this place because the waves were so high. But to reach the location Bulak Pendak, surfers have to hire a boat in advance.

While Legok Pari is a point that is most popular because it is quite safe given the waves were not so high. Thus, it is suitable for beginners.

 And the last is Coral. This literally means stone reef. This name may refer to from the many rocks around the coast. The opportunity to surf at this point can only be done when the sea water is undergoing pair.

 

 

Other Interesting activities on the Pantai Batu Karas

 

Pantai Batu Karas is not a favorite destination of surfers, but also the beaches are suitable for those who want to enjoy marine tourism activities with play jet ski, banana boat, as well as carriage rides on the beach.   

For those of you who like adventure, Batu Karas region offers a number of places that can be used for the adventurous, hiking, and camping. If you want a challenging adventure, you can ask the help of the locals and went to Coral Nunggal, a small beach and terpecil. On this beach, the view looks so charming with high rocks and sturdiness.

Generally speaking, the tourist area of Batu Karas beach in Pangandaran area this is the ideal holiday destination for anyone. You can stroll along the beach while waiting for sunset time arrived there. You can also stop at the beach stalls just enjoy a cup of coffee.

As a family tourist destination, you can watch your children playing on the banks of Batu Karas beach and build sand castles, or just simply sunbathing.

Souvenir shop and Culinary


If you want to buy souvenirs or souvenirs, around Batu Karas lined souvenir shops that provide a variety of T-shirts, swimsuits, and some types of kerajianan hand made from shellfish or other marine objects. Do not hesitate to bargain price if you want to buy one or a few souvenirs. 

  
Want to satisfy your hunger? Batu Karas there are also many restaurants and food stalls with culinary offerings of the sea and the local food.


A number of restaurants can be found at the hote-hotel. If you want to enjoy the culinary offerings, such as seafood or Sundanese dishes, you can go to the food stalls around the area of Batu Karas.

Hotels in Pantai Batu Karas


Around the coast have available many inns and hotels at varying rates. The hotel also offers a number of cottages and bungalows. If you want to know more closely about the customs and habits of the local population, you can rent a house locals.

Some hotels that there may be suitable for you, such as Hotel Pondok Putri, Java Cove Beach Hotel, Bonsai Bungalows, Hotel Hi & Low, Hotel Lotus, Sunrise Resort, Villa Monkey, Reef Hotel, and Hotel Sindang Asih.

You can search for hotel or inn near Batu Karas online to ensure room availability.
 
 
 
 

The trip to the beach of Batu Karas 


For the location of Batu Karas Beach, you can use a personal vehicle or rental car. Arriving at the Pangandaran area, take direction towards Cijulang. It's less likely that you will get lost because there are many directions to the beach of Batu Karas.

If you choose to use public transport, then you have to arrive first at the terminal Pangandaran. From this terminal, proceed with using minibus Cijulang purposes. Arriving in the district. Cijulang, the only transportation that can take you to the beach of Batu Karas is to use a taxi fare of Rp 30 thousand or negotiable.
 

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Red Island Beach

Red Island beach in Banyuwangi may sound unfamiliar ears mostly domestic tourists. Its popularity may not be well known as a tourist area of Batu Malang or White crater tour Ciwidey Bandung. However, one of the unique beach in Banyuwangi is so popular among the people of East Java. Also, one of the preferred destinations of foreign tourists, especially lovers of surfing (surf).

Red Island beach, local people often refer to it as the Red Pulo, located in District Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. Although called the "Red Island", one of the tourist attractions in Banyuwangi indeed have white sand brownish. But in the dry season arrives, then this coastal area will look red.

Red Island Beaches Banyuwangi is unique on a small hill which is located not far from the beach. With a background of a hill 200 meters high and is what causes the reddish color of the beach known as Red Island Beach. This hill covered by green vegetation that covers the red. You can climb the hill on when the low tide. In addition, there are rocks that are around this small hill.


Red Island Beach address: Sumberagung Village, District Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi, East Java
GPS Coordinates: -8.596576,114.027416
 
 

Red Island beach tourist area currently managed by Perum Perhutani II East Java. Located in the village of Sumber Agung, District Pesanggaran, around the coast there are places of worship of Hindus in the hold Mekiyis ritual.

The existence of this beach is also not free from mystical stories and myths surrounding them. Red Island beach is believed by some to have a gold content. There also tells us that there is an earth spikes that can be found in the mountains which is located opposite the beach.

Another myth is a story that anyone can enter a cave located in Red Island, it will obtain abundant sustenance. There also tells us that there is a red light beam that causes red this beach so eventually named as Red Island Beach.

Interesting activities at Red Island Beach


Red Island beach in Banyuwangi is one of the famous in East Java. The beach is favored as one of the tourist destinations that attract families, is also a favorite place to enjoy the sunset and wind typical beach, take pictures, play sand, sun, and so on. To be able to go to the beach location, you have to pay the admission fee Red Island Beach Rp 2,500 per person.


Many foreign tourists and not infrequently among domestic visiting Red Island Beach for surfing destination. Waves on the Red Island Beach is touted as one of the best in East Java and Indonesia making it suitable for surfing activities. Several international surfing event ever held in this beach.

High sea waves can be found in mid April-May until September-December. You can learn how to surf in Red Island Beach with waves ranging from 2 to 5 meters.


This coastal area is also supported with good facilities, such as umbrellas and sun beds that are rented by the manager. There are a number of hotels and accommodation facilities in coastal areas Banyuwangi this one. Red Island beach is also close to Mount Overlapping Pitu as well as being in line with Plengkung beach. You can relax at the beach while enjoying the coastal breeze and watch the beautiful panorama. With a coastline of up to 3 km, the rocks on the shore adds allure of the exotic in addition to the green hills that look beautiful.

In the evening time, you can see the beauty of sunset (sunset) at Red Island Beach. Charm of the sunset on the beach is fairly beautiful. Also clean the area around the beach with fine sand texture. This is why, some among connoisseurs consider traveling Red Island Beach as a wonderful combination of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak in Bali.


Hotels in Red Island Beach


As one of the popular tourist area in Banyuwangi, you can easily find a number of hotels near Red Island. In addition to the hotel, there is also a guest house until homestay that you can choose. Some inns in the area Red Island Beach within close and popular, among Kumala Hotel, Stadium Athlete Banyuwangi Guest House, Hotel Mahkota Plengkung Banyuwangi, as well as the Hotel Ketapang Indah.

You can contact the hotel there or looking for a hotel near Red Island is online.

Travel route to the Red Island Beach


If you are in the town of Banyuwangi, then the route will cover a distance of approximately 80 km using private vehicles and public service vehicles, spent about 2.5 hours to reach this beach. Along the way, there are signs pointing that will direct you to the area of the Red Island Beach. The distance of about 2.5 hours from the city of Banyuwangi. If you use public transportation, take the vehicle to the majors Pesanggaran. Arriving at the market Pesanggaran, continue the trip by using the services of motorcycles to the beach location.

When you start the journey from Jember, get off at the terminal Jajag. Then from there you can ride the bus majors Pesanggaran.

          

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Dreamland Beach Bali


Any discussion relating to the island would not be separated from the existence of a number of coastal attractions. Minimal presence of Kuta Beach, Sanur Beach, and dozens of other beautiful beaches can suck the public's attention so as to make Bali into one of the best tourist destinations in the world.

Dreamland beach Bali, for example, a beautiful beach which is located in Badung regency has been busy this past glimpsed among connoisseurs of travel, both domestic and foreign, even predicted would be a serious contender for the popularity of a number of beaches in Bali the first well-known.

Dreamland beach, which this beach from its name already suggests a dream about the beauty of the beach. Dreamland name was not excessive because the panorama of exotic beaches in this area are able to make thousands of tourists amazed.



You can watch the clean white sand interspersed with the waves breaking the shore, became a magnet for surfers to surf all the time.

The Story Behind Dreamland Beach Bali


Dreamland Beach Bali charm could not be separated from the position which is located behind a hill. This makes visitors can more freely enjoy the beautiful natural scenery unfold, even from the first leg down hills.

This coastal area is also located so close to the object of religious tourism Pecatu Hill, a Uluwatu which was built in the 11th century AD.
 
 
 
 


The existence of Dreamland Beach in Bali keeps the story less enjoyable, especially in the development process. It is said that this area is a poor neighborhood with an average population of farmers who rely on the results obtained from the arid land. In 1990, PT. Bali Pecatu Graha has the brilliant idea to then buy up about 900 hectares of land and then transformed into expensive resort. Furthermore, the resort is popular with the name of Pecatu Indah Resort.

The economic crisis in 1998 made a project led by PT. Bali Pecatu Indah was sluggish, even stalled. Until the end, all the facilities and means abandoned then managed by local residents. With the potential charm of the beaches are not inferior to other beaches in Bali, the beach in the village of Pecatu is projected to provide a more decent income, especially for local communities.

The uniqueness of Dreamland Beach Bali


Location Dreamland Beach Bali is interesting from wherever you look at it. This uniqueness begun since the first tourists came down from the vehicle, then walked toward the top of the steep cliff Pecatu Village area. Here, you will immediately be greeted stretch of white sand stretching area complete with beach umbrellas lined up neatly.  


While not far away, the waves look great race to shore maneuvers punctuated cool surfer wave splitting. Truly captivating views that are rarely found in other places. No exaggeration to later Dreamland Beach is touted as New Kuta Dreamland because of the charm of the beauty of the beaches parallel to Kuta Beach Bali.

To get on the lips Dreamland Beach, you have to go down the stairs of a high cliff. This is reasonable considering that this is indeed a beach surrounded by cliffs. Different from Sanur Beach, Coastal Pandavas, or the Kuta Beach every day was full of visitors, Dreamland Beach in Bali otherwise relatively quiet.

However, it is actually beneficial because tourists more freely enjoy the treats available natural charm. You will not be made a minimum of upset by souvenir vendors or massage services, such as those prevalent in large beaches in Bali.

If you want to unwind, you can rent chairs complete with umbrellas on the beach. Perhaps the price of the rent will be quite expensive, but of course these costs will be comparable to that offered sunbathing pleasure. At the same time, you can also enjoy coconut ice while watching the surfers who were dancing skill performance on the waves.


Charm Sunset Beach Dreamland


At Dreamland Beach Bali, many activities that you can do. Not just a walk or play in the sand beach, you can also hold a fun game with friends or play beach volleyball.

If you gaze on the cliffs, you'll see the sights recesses stunning coral. It is one of the most appropriate spot to watch the sunset when dusk greet the day. Steep cliffs will be covered with shrubs when the rainy season arrives, from a distance will look like savanna.
 
 

    
Dreamland Beach tourist area is still fairly virgin, in other words, the condition is still beautiful beaches with clear water. Therefore for those who have a hobby swim, you can immediately plunged into the sea and playing on the edge.

The beach is right at the south end of the village of Pecatu District of South Kuta Badung - Bali is famous for its large waves. Of course you are advised not to swim if it does not have the ability to swim good.

One other thing that is interesting from the Dreamland beach is perfectly situated close to one of the Pura Sad Goda who supposedly believed as a buffer shaft winds temple in Bali, known as Uluwatu.

Hotels in Dreamland Beach


Currently, Dreamland Beach Bali somewhat already aligned with the popularity of the other beaches on the island. You will easily find a number of cafes that provide food and soft drinks.

If you want to stay a few days at Dreamland Beach area, there are also a number of villas and resorts with varied rates. In fact, now also available some resorts are built on a high cliff. For those of you staying here, you can simultaneously enjoy the beautiful beaches of Dreamland cliff. Of course, the villa rental price is considerably more expensive than other places.
 
 

Route Trip to Dreamland Beach  


If your trip starts from Kuta Beach, you can achieve through Jimbaran Bali Dreamland Beach towards the village of Pecatu and takes about 30 minutes. If you depart from Garuda Wisnu Kencana, it only takes 20 minutes. While if it starts from Ngurah Rai, it will take 45 minutes to reach the location of this attractive tourist Bali.

There is also the services of travel agents, tour packages, tour buses, to car rental in Bali are ready to take you to explore the tourist charm Dreamland Beach.