Thursday, June 26, 2014

Sendang Biru Beach, East Java

Sendang Biru Beach is one of the coastal areas in the southern part of Malang regency, East Java free of tumulous waves of the Indian Ocean due to the existence of Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore. 
Map Of Sendang Biru Beach, East Java

The name of this beach comes from the Javanese language means blue water source, because this beach is so clear and blue colored. Sendang Biru Beach  is also famous for its fish markets in Malang and as a fishing boat landing. These boats are also rented out to tourists who want to enjoy the panoramic view of the coast around the Sendang Biru. The beach is choosing clean white sand and beautiful scenery with the color combination of diverse fishing boats and parked at the edge of the beach. These boats are usually rented out at a price of 100 thousand to 50 thousand motorboats and rowboats for. In the middle of the ocean, you can see to the bottom. There clearly visible underwater scenery. Small fish swimming between coral reef make your experience visiting Sendang Biru Beach will not be forgotten.
Panoramic of Sendang Biru Beach

On the other side of the beach is now utilize 'as Fishing Port and Fish PPI debarkation center where fishermen haul them down where they are under the authority of the Department of Fisheries and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit), "Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap". 

Officially, the beach is managed by Sendang Biru State-owned company Forestay that has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc. To achieve Sendang Biru Beach, visitors can take public transport can be accessed named "Mikrolet" for Tower - Turen - Sendang Biru. Sendang Biru about 70 miles south of Malang village Tambakrejo, Sumbermanjing Wetan Malang regency.


Bunaken, Manado



Have you ever imagined being a mermaid? Swim with sea dwellers, moving to the rhythm of the waves? In the Bunaken Marine Park, you will find a "mermaid" is actually a glimpse of sea in Indonesia. Bunaken is located at the Bay of Manado with an area 8.08 km ², is located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken is part of the government of the city of Manado, capital of North Sulawesi. Around Bunaken marine park is part of the National Park that also includes the ocean around the island of Manado Tua is Siladen and Mantehage.
Map of Bunaken

In the Bunaken Marine Park, visitors can see an amazing variety of marine life colorful. To achieve this marine park, you can use a motor boat. The journey from Manado takes about 40 minutes. The entrance fee is Rp 25,000.00 / person.
Bunaken Beach

Aquatic Marine Park allows people can clearly see the variety of marine life. There are 13 types of coral reefs in the marine park is dominated by the sea rocks. The most interesting sights are reefs towering vertical cliffs down as deep as 25-50 meters. Pamper your eyes with 91 species of fish in the Bunaken Marine Park, including a local gusimi horse fish (Hippocampus), the white koi (Seriola rivoliana), lolosi yellow tail (Lutjanus kasmira), goropa (Spilotocepsep hinephelus and Hypselosoma pseudanthias), indigo trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus), and others. Divers can also find mollusks like giant clams (Tridacna gigas), goat fish head (Cassis cornuta), nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), and tunikates or askidian.
Amazing marine life in Bunaken

For those of you who like scuba diving then this place is the best place. There are about 20 point dive, where divers will have the opportunity to swim in the sea floor with an amazing variety of marine life.
Make sure you megunjungi Bunaken during its best period is between May and August. In here you can explore the whole of this beautiful marine park.



Accommodation 

On this island you can choose accommodation with prices ranging from Rp.40, 000,00 per person per day, including full facilities. Some dive operators in Bunaken offers accommodation more expensive of course with adequate facilities. 
You can also choose to stay in hotels in the city of Manado and then ordered the daily package to Bunaken. Usually leaving in the morning and again in the afternoon. See directory star hotel in Manado.

Shop 

Diverse marine craft such as ornaments made from shells, coral reefs, and others you can buy for souvenirs. Manado city also has many places to shop for food, t-shirts, fabrics, handicrafts, and small ornaments are unique and beautiful

Round

Parks Bunaken National Park was established in 1991 and is one of the world's first marine park. In 2005 Bunaken become a world heritage site after Indonesian registered in UNESCO. A significant increase in tourist visits to the park. Bunaken National Park can be divided into two parts, the northern and southern parts. The northern part includes five islands, and coastal areas between Molas to Tiwoho called Coastal Molas-Wori. The southern part consists entirely coastal areas between the village and the village Popareng Poopoh called Arakan coast-Wawontulap. In this region, there are 22 villages with a population of approximately 35 thousand inhabitants. Most work as farmers and fishermen and 25% of his work in the field of tourism.

You can explore the island by foot or boat use to move from one place to the other place. Even just walking around the beach is already a pleasant experience. So, diving is not the only option. Another way is to use a semi-submersible vessel that is leased off Bunaken Island. These ships provide the glass walls to enjoy the beauty and exoticism of Bunaken sea floor. There is also a Blue Banter submarines that will operate only during high tides. The view gained more leverage though of course the pricing is much more expensive than semi-submersible glass-walled vessels.


Transportation 

In Bunaken as if underwater paradise located, under the Manado bay with beautiful flora and fauna. To reach Manado, there is an option airlines serving the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong. From Jakarta, you can choose Garuda Indonesia, which flies twice a day, 3 times a Lion Air and Batavia Air day twice a day, travel time during the trip takes approximately 3 hours drive. 
Bunaken Island is very easy to reach from Manado boat. Departing from pelabuahn Manado, Molas, Kalasey, and Tasik Ria beach. Ferry departing from Manado to Bunaken around 14:00 (depending on the tide).

WELCOME TO BUNAKEN


Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Parangtritis Beach, Yogyakarta

Parangtritis is one beach that must be visited, not only because it is the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, but also has close links with a variety of other attractions, such as Kraton, Merapi Parangkusumo and region. The beach is located 27 kilometers from the city center is also part of the Queen of the South.
map of tourism destination in Yogjakarta
Parangtritis Beach
Naming of the beach has its own history. That said, someone named Dipokusumo that an escape from the kingdom of Majapahit came to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When looking at droplets of water flowing from a rock crevice, he was named the area became parangtritis, from the word parang (= stone) and Tumaritis (= water droplets). The beach is located in an area that was eventually named the same.
Beautiful view of Parangtritis
Parangtritis a beach full of myth, believed to be the embodiment of the unity of the trinity consisting of Mount Merapi, Kraton Yogyakarta and Parangtritis. The beach is also believed to be the meeting place with Sunan Kalidjaga Panembahan Senopati completed shortly after undergoing austerities. During the meeting, Senopati reminded to remain humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.

A number of primary attraction at this beach. Natural view becomes most important. Natural charm that can spy from various locations and ways that are seen more varied scenery and you also have a different experience. When you are standing on the seashore, natural-looking view of the open sea is vast with harsh waves and high cliffs on the east side.
Sunset at parangtritis
After enjoying the scenery Parangtritis from the seashore, you can head towards the cave to different experience. On the dirt road leading to the cave, you can look west and see the beauty of other Parangtritis.
The high waves rushing to the shore will look silvery under the sun, and will look golden sun began to redden or dusk.
The favorite place to be visited

Parai Tenggiri Beach, Bangka Island

At first, people refer to this beach as Sungailiat Hakok beach location then as mackerel beach (Pantai Tenggiri) . Parai Beach is the most beautiful beach on the east coast of the island of Bangka row. Since the first when it was still called Hakok, this beach is the most popular area to be visited by the local community.
Parai Tenggiri Beach

There are many rocks on this beach, like a very beautiful natural decorations. This beach has a resort with 4 star hotel that is parai beach resort. It is the only area of ​​international beach destination to be proud of Bangka island. Almost all the facilities are available, ranging from accommodation, restaurant, bar and grill, café, swimming pool, even sports and leisure.
Rock Stone

Map Of Bangka Belitung

At the left end of the beach, there is a cluster of rocks in the good governance and in the call Rock Island. At night, visitors can relax while enjoying delicious dishes and drinks bar, while listening to the waves hit the rocks without stopping. Access to get there via a bridge with lamp lighting along the edge of the right and left. Visitors can walk to the Rock Island while enjoying a view of the ocean waves and ripples
Stone Island

Pantai Indah Pangandaran (Beautiful Pangandaran Beach), West Java


Beautiful Pangandaran Beach is a mainstay attraction Ciamis District located east of western Java. This beach was named the best beach on the island of Java, according to AsiaRooms. In addition to beautiful beaches, Pangandaran beach also has a few other perks.

Map of Pangandaran

Pantai Indah Pangandaran (Beautiful Pangandaran Beach)

Here are the things you will get when visited this beach:

  1. Can see the sunrise and sunset from the same place.
  2. Sloping beaches with crystal clear water and the distance between the ups and downs are relatively long to allow us to swim safely.
  3. There are beaches with white sand.
  4. Have rescue teams coastal tourism.
  5. The road is paved smooth environment with adequate street lighting.
  6. There is a marine park with fish and marine life is fascinating.
  7. Japanese troops landing place during World War II, therefore there still are some caves the Japanese army's defense is first used as hiding places for the Japanese soldiers who intend to attack the Dutch soldiers.

Beaches with white sand.

Batu Hiu (Shark Stones)

Tourism event which is usually held:

Sea Ceremony, the ceremony performed in Pangandaran fishermen as the embodiment of their gratitude to the Almighty God's mercy by offering immersive way to the open sea. This event is commonly carried out in each month of Muharram, to take place on the East Coast Pangandaran.
International Kite Festival (Pangandaran International Kite Festival) with a variety of supporting activities which we can see in every month of June or July.
sea ceremony

Kuta Beach, Bali

Kuta Beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to Sanur beach.
Map of Kuta Beach

Before becoming a tourist attraction, Kuta is a port trade. Where the products of the local trade to buyers from outside Bali. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, came to Bali and established a trading base in Kuta. His expertise in negotiating, making trader Mads Lange as famous among the kings of Bali with the Dutch.
                                        
Kuta Beach
Mahbett Hugh has also published a book entitled "Praise to Kuta" which contains an invitation to the local community to prepare a tourist accommodation facility. The goal is to anticipate the explosion of tourists visiting Bali. The book was later inspired many people to build tourist facilities like accommodation, restaurants and entertainment venues.
In Kuta there are many shops, restaurants and places baths and drying herself. Besides the beautiful beach, Kuta beach also offers various types of entertainment such as bars and restaurants along the beach to Legian beach. Rosovivo, Ocean Beach Club, Kamasutra, are some of the most crowded clubs along the beach of Kuta.
                                      
Sunset Kuta Beach
This beach also has a pretty good waves for surfing sports (surfing), especially for novice surfers. I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is located not far from Kuta. It takes approximately 10 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kuta beach. Transport can be used, namely, taxis, private cars or buses. If using the bus, will stop at Central Parking Kuta. From here, you can go on to the beach by public transport, with a tariff of Rp. 10.000, -
                                        
For tickets go to Kuta beach is not charged. But if you come by car, then you have to pay a parking fee of Rp. 5.000, - per vehicle.
                                         

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Senggigi Beach, Lombok



Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist spot in Lombok, NTB, Indonesia. It is located on the west coast of Lombok Island. To achieve Senggigi Beach takes approximately 15 minutes by car from Mataram City. To buy merchandise or special souvenirs are also available. Precisely in Senggigi Km Road 7 are various souvenir shopping at the Central Market Senggigi Lombok (Senggigi Art Market). To achieve Senggigi beach is not too difficult actually.

                                                                   Map Of Senggigi Beach

From Bali: arriving at the Port of Lembar, can go directly to Senggigi beach by bus 3/4 or charter a car with other passengers.
In Jakarta and other big cities: Lombok arrive at the airport, we can take a taxi which will take to the hotel where we stayed.
From Ampenan: we can ride Bemo available from 06:00 am to 19:30 at a cost of Rp. 5.000 majors Ampenan-Senggigi, or Senggigi-Ampenan.

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