WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK

Wakatobi is the name of an archipelago located in an area of Sulawesi Tenggara (South Eastern), Indonesia, one of the best vacation place in the world. The name Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main islands that form the archipelago: Wangiwangi Island, Kaledupa, Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tukangbesi Islands.

Wakatobi is an acronym for the the four main islands of Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and
Binongko that, together with smaller islands, comprise the Tukang Besi Archipelago at the southeastern tip of Sulawesi. Renowned by divers for its spectacular coral gardens,Wakatobi’s 3.4 million acres of islands and waters were declared a national park in 1996. Wakatobi ranks as one of the highest priorities for marine conservation in Indonesia in terms of diversity, scale, and reef condition. Like many of Indonesia’s marine areas, Wakatobi’s diverse coral habitats are threatened by overfishingand destructive fishing practices. To address these issues, The Nature
Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are working with the Wakatobi National Park Authority to redesign the park’s management plan and zoning system. We are consulting with a broad range of stakeholders, including the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of Forestry, the district government, communities, and resource users. In the next year, the Conservancy and WWF will work with the Park Authority to conduct scientific surveys of the park’s natural resources,raise awareness of the importance of marine protected areas (MPAs) for sustainable development and biodiversity protection, and develop community support for collaborative Wakatobi shore ©Peter Mous/The Nature Conservancy Asia-Pacific / Indonesia Program The Nature Conservancy | SE Asia Center for Marine Protected Areas | Jalan Pengembak No. 2 | Sanur, Bali | 80228 | Indonesia tel +62.361.287.272 | fax +62.361.270.737 | email tncseacmpa@attglobal.net | nature.org MPA management. At the same time, we will take action to reduce destructive fishing practices in the park. We will also build the capacity of park
rangers and local NGOs through training in MPA management, monitoring and surveillance, sustainable resource use, and spawning aggregation protection. Our ultimate strategy is to protect Wakatobi’s coral reef resources by building a resilient network of MPAs that are linked by ocean currents and designed to preserve the area’s most important biodiversity in the face of local and global threats to coral reefs. This will also support the livelihoods of local people by replenishing fish stocks and providing new employment opportunities through sustainable tourism. By involving communities, focusing on collaborative management as a key project strategy, and building a firm legal foundation for park zoning and enforcement,we will ensure that conservation at Wakatobi is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. Our long-term goals are to: 1) maintain Wakatobi’s biodiversity at 2003 levels and contribute to the
long-term sustainability of local fisheries; 2) ensure that the park covers its costs through sustainable sources of financing; and, 3) create a resilient network of mutually-replenishing MPAs, anchored in Wakatobi, to ensure the protection of the area’s globally important coral reefs.

TANJUNG BATU BEACH

Tanjung Batu beach is located in the District of Pemangkat, Sambas Regency, about 175 km from Pontianak and 30 km from Singkawang. Gorgeous scenery is there to enjoy. Beach resorts, beach accommodations and restaurants are available.

A place to enjoy the sun, sea and sandy beaches and to have fun. An ideal spot for family and friends to gather and have a picnic or even camping and fishing. There are changing and wash rooms available for an additional comfort to your outing. Take a break from home cooking and have a barbecue here, using the barbecue pits provided or just simply head to the food and drink stalls nearby - offering delicacies from "satay and rojak" to ice-cream and coconut juice or just enjoy the sunset and sea breeze in your evening walk.

SAWARNA BEACH

Sawarna beach is located in Banten-west java. One of interest place to take beach vacation in indonesia. Sawarna means one color.Sawarna beach is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the optimum time of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. When it's working here, it can get crowded.

BATU LAMAMPU BEACH

Batu Lamampu beach is located at Tanjung Karang Village - Sebatik Distrik, Nunukan Regency - East Kalimantan.
With a long coast line, soft sand and beautiful beach view, this place become one of favourite places for Sebatik, Nunukan and Tawau people. There is a coral reef that according to the testimonial of the villagers, it will never sunk by high tide.
Sebatik Island is separated from Nunukan Island by a narrow strait. Administrative territory of this island is divided into two section. The southern part belong to Indonesia, and the northern to the Malaysian State of Sabah.

How To Get There (beach accommodations) :

1. From other airport in Indonesia regions : 
   depart to Sepinggan Airport - Balikpapan.
2. From Balikpapan to Nunukan via Tarakan: 
   Option 01: 
   By Air : Balikpapan-Tarakan-Nunukan.
   Option 02: 
3. From Balikpapan to Juwata Airport - Tarakan.
4. From Juwata Airport to Tarakan Harbour by taxi.
5. From Tarakan Harbour to Nunukan Harbour by speed boat.
6. From Nunukan to Sebatik: 
   by longboat from Yamaker (Nunukan area) to Bambangan (sebatik)
7. From Bambangan you can start to explore Batu Lamampu and other area, like Aji Kuning the borderland village, Sungai Lappeo waterfall, and Bukit Menangis.

Visiting Batu Lamampu and Sebatik could be a fascinating adventure. So please forget about Kuta for a moment, its too crowded, too famous.. too much! Sebatik - The Beautiful Virgin - is waiting for you, go get your gears and go!

MARINA BEACH

Marina Beach located at Semarang the capital of central java, one of interesting place to take beach holiday in central java province. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, beach volley ball, water sports. Come here in the evening and enjoy a walk on the sand. Although it doesn’t have white sand, also provides stunning view during the sunset or the sunrise.

Lake Sentani is one of the tourism objects in provincial papua. Treks into most mainland areas require an arrival by flight into the Lake Sentani area located close to the West Papuan capital city of Jayapura. This region is a beautifully dramatic introduction to Papua. A huge wall of vegetation called the Cyclops sits majestically above Lake Sentani and makes for a stunning backdrop to the clear waters.

The best way to see the Lake and adjacent areas is by motorised canoe. This transportation allows you uninterrupted perspectives of the area access to visit the small fishing village built on stilts over the lake. Fishermen have been plying their traditional trade here for many generations.

Lake Sentani is a famous primitive arts centre. Bark paintings, sago bowls and small-carved items are amongst the local handicrafts found here. Kelly is a private collector of primitive Papuan art and therefore he has the depth of knowledge and connections to ensure that you pay the right price and that all items purchased are genuine.

The port city of Jayapura sits on the coast and has a population of around 250,000 including many people from other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. It is not an unattractive city and you will find luxury hotels, museums, an assortment of restaurants, banks and markets for shopping. From Jayapura it is easy to take guided overnight treks to primitive villages and it is a 45-minute flight to Wamena, the main town of the famed Baliem Valley.

TANJUNG KODOK

Tanjung Kodok is located about 65 km from Surabaya . Tanjung Kodok Beach Resort is the one and only luxury hotels on the northern shores of Java complete with sporting, recreational and entertainment facilities. 

Due to well equipped facilities, There are also the perfect place to hold meetings, product launchings, wedding parties and general family recreation.

With the complete facilities of  three star hotel plus direct access to Wisata Bahari Lamongan, look forward to welcoming you toluxury hotel as your beach holiday destination.

BAROMBONG BEACH

Barombong is located on 10km south of Ujung Pandang, mouth of Sungai Sungguminasa, South Sulawesi. Barombong is one of the famous places for the people of Ujung Pandang. The specialty of this relaxing place is that it has black sand. At weekends, the beach is visited for holidays. This place is appropriate for swimming, water skiing, sailing or only lying down to sunbathe.

A coastal area consisting of a combination of mudflats, tidal pools and grassland, protected from the sea by various sand dunes and with sand-spit into sea at exit of main river channel. Tidal variation is small (suggesting that the site is slightly above sea level). Principal vegetation: Coarse grasses.

KASUARI BEACH

Named after the big casuarina trees which grow in the area, Cape Kasuari is just 2 km. from the town of Sorong, on the Bird's Head peninsula of northern Irian Jaya. This beach has beautiful scenery and recreation facilities. People from Jayapura come here to swim across the calm Kasuari Strait.

PETANAHAN BEACH

Petanahan Beach located about 17 Km to the south west of Kebumen City. With its great wave, Petanahan Beach has its own attractive sights. Outside of Cilacap lies Teluk Penyu beach. It is also fully equipped by an open grandstand for traditional art programs.

PERMISAN BEACH

Permisan Beach has a magnificent panorama which located in lengthwise Island of Nusakambangan from west to east 36 km with 4-6 Km wide. Permisan beach (pantai Permisan) with its beautiful white and gray sands near the Permisan jail lighthouse
Here,visitor can find stone,mangrove and tropical forest and fortress of pendem for military purpose during Dutch colonization.
Permisan beach (pantai Permisan) with its beautiful white and gray sands near the Permisan jail lighthouse

AYAH BEACH

Ayah / Logending beach is located 11 km from south of Jatijajar cave. The condition of the sea shore is blackish brown with a panorama of the scrolling waves of the south sea that comes back and forth. The sand beach is beautiful, visitor can see the hill surounding beach and sun set in eventide. Visitor can rent a fisherman ship to acroos the channel. Near from this beach, also a beach called Pedalen that visitor and can buy tuna fish from fisherman in Tempat Pelelangan Ikan (fish auction) in Pedalen. There is availabe camping area for the visitor in Ayah beach.

KARANGBOLONG BEACH

Karang Bolong beach is located 50 km from Serang town or 140 km from Jakarta, on Karang Bolong Street.

The name Karang Bolong means Rock (Karang) with a Hole (Bolong). This may have been some frozen lava, formed during the eruption of Mount Krakatau. Karang Bolong beach is the beach recreation area where there is a big rock with its hole in the center, facing the open sea. The Rock forms a gate facing the sea, making it look very picturesque. There is a small forest, which has been converted into a recreation spot. There is a river flowing down to the sea where people can have a bath of fresh water after swimming in the salty sea.

PARANGTRITIS BEACH

Located around 27 kilometers from the city center, Parangtritis Beach is also part of the Queen of South's authority.

most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis is worth visiting since it is closely related to such tourism objects as the Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta city, Parangkusumo Beach to the west of it, and the Merapi area at the north part of Yogyakarta.
The naming of the beach has its own history. Hundreds years ago, someone named Dipokusumo, who was a fugitive of Majapahit Kingdom, came to this area to meditate. When he saw water dripping from the crack of the coral reef, he named this area 'parangtritis', originating from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water drops). The beach close to the area was then named the same. 
Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, which is believed to be the manifestation of the unity among Merapi Mountain, Yogyakarta Kingdom, and Parangtritis Beach. The legend tells that Panembahan Senopati and Sunan Kalijaga once met in this place after completing their meditation. Panembahan Senopati was reminded of being a humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.
The primary attraction of this beach is its natural view. The enchantment of the coastal scenery can be seen from different angles to give you different experiences. When you are standing at the seashore, you will see the wide ocean with the high waves and steeply mountainside on the east side.
To get the view from the site, just walk or hire the horse-cart westwards and you look southwards when you have reached the place. You may get to the place by riding a horse that you shall rent at negotiable price.

After enjoying the scenery of Parangtritis beach from the seashore, you can leave for Langse Cave for a different experience. On the earth road leading to the cave, you can look westwards to see Parangtritis from different angle. The high waves rushing to the shore will look silvery under the sun, and will look golden by the sunset time. YogYES got the opportunity to see this exotic view during its visit a couple of days ago.
Before reaching Langse Cave, we suggest that you pay a visit to the graveyard of Syeh Bela Belu that will give you spiritual experience. Usually, many pilgrims come on certain days such as certain Tuesday that is called Kliwon on Javanese calendar as one of the five Javanese days of the week.
From the graveyard, you may challenge yourself to continue your journey to Langse Cave that you have to go on foot to get to the cave that is 3 kilometers away through as high as 400 meters mountainside at the slope of almost 900. To get into the cave that is also called the Queen of South cave, you have to get the permission from the tomb guard. According to the guard of Depok Beach several times entered the cave when he was young, we will get beautiful view of the south ocean at the mouth of the cave that directly faces the ocean.

On the fifth day of the fifth month of Chinese calendar, you will be able to see Peh Cun ceremony procession in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, originating from the word Peh that means oar and Cun that means boat, is Chinese expression of gratitude to God. This rite is also meant to commemorate Khut Gwan (Qi Yuan), a loyal patriot as well as a minister who was once betrayed by his colleague so that he committed a suicide.
Peh Cun ceremony is unique since there is no festival of dragon-decorated boats rowing like in other regions, instead there is an attraction of standing egg. The attraction begin at 11:00 a.m. and by afternoon, according to the myth, the egg will stand upright with no means of support are needed. By 01:00 p.m., however, the egg will suddenly fall down and no one can erect it anymore.
To get to Parangtritis Beach, you can take either one of the two routes. One is the route of Yogyakarta-Imogiri-Siluk-Parangtritis with the river and coral reel scenery on the way. The other is Yogyakarta-Parangtritis route that is easier to take with quite smooth road. It is suggested that you do not wear green clothes to respect local people who believe that green clothes will bring misfortune.

PASIR PANJANG BEACH

About 17KM from Singkawang. Pasir Panjang beach has long been a popular recreation place, overlooking the sea, lies, and some small islands in the surrounding areas, among others Lemukutan island, the island Kabung and Randayan Island. Small boats and speed boat can be hired here to go to these islands.

As a place of recreation, tourism has been equipped with various facilities and support in the vicinity of the beach has many hotels, cottages, shops, discotheque, and other facilities available for tourists. This place is suitable for those who like sports pool, fishing, diving and water skiing or surfing

Conditions have been signed in asphalt road and can be passed by four-wheel vehicles. Transportation to and from Pasir Panjang common form of vehicle, taxi, minibus and private vehicles.

Paving stones and white sand stretching along with blowing wind and waves deburan a safe area as bathing, Pasir Panjang atmosphere will feel at the time of sunrise and drowned in the firmament. Accompanied with Iron Mountain and trees add more charm and uniqueness of this tour.

Facilities are complete and you can feel comfortable while on holiday or travel to the beach is Pasir Panjang. Commercial lodging, the family swimming pool, a playground of children, stalls, food stalls and sports facilities such as motorcross, and road race . You can also directly to the fishing area of the sea.

GOSONG BEACH

 Gosong Beach, West Kalimantan. At Sungai Raya Village, about 25KM from Singkawang City. It offers unique surroundings together with Pulau Kera, Tempurung and Semerah Islands. The quiet surface is favoured by the local fishermen. Three small islands circle the shore, protect it from harmful waves. 

Gosong Beach has a uniqueness compared to those other beaches in Sambas Regency. On the west side of the beach at the end, there is a rocky hill as a boundary. Across to that hill (about 30 meters). In front of the beach, there spreads white sand

TEMAJO BEACH

Temajo Island is close to Mempawah, and 78 kilometers from Pontianak, about 1 hour with water motor from Sungai Kunyit. The grave of Fatimah Jemaje is found on this island, in Tanjung Mutus. Fatimah was a queen of Siak who died in a battle between the kingdoms of Sambas and Siak.

The beach is clean and white, and the sea suitable for surfing. Cloves and kruing grow on the island.
This Island that faced to Natuna Sea have beautiful nature scenery and clear seawater, hardly suited for athletics dive. Its situation is nearby with Kijing beach.

SAMAS BEACH

Samas Beach is located approximately 14 km South of Bantul City. The beach is famous with its big wave, its river deltas and fresh water lakes. The lakes are used for fish and shrimp ponds. This beach can easily be reached using varieties of transports because the roads are in good condition. Beside viewing the beach, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the ocean from the Patehan Light House.

Samas beach has a large wave and there is a delta-delta rivers and freshwater lakes that formed a lake. Pit-wells used for the development of fisheries, turtles, and prawns and various fishing locations.

BATU PAYUNG BEACH

Batu Payung Beach, West KalimantanAbout 23 km from Singkawang City, the asphalt road makes the beach easily accessible by car.
Famous for its white sand and unique-shaped coral rocks that stick out above the waters. One even looks like an umbrella. A good place for diving and waterskiing. Batu Payung Beach, West Kalimantan. 

KIJING BEACH

Kijing Beach, Sungai Kunyit district, West Kalimantan. Kijing Beach is a popular holiday site about 18 km from Mempawah.Kijing Beach also a good place for diving, fishing and sailing.

Kijing Beach a Beautiful Panoramic Seashore with Entertainment Facilities
A Group of Idyllic Islands Basking in The Warm, Tropical Sun

Just a 1.5 hour drive north from Pontianak is the regency of Mempawah, West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms, most of the locals visit to pay homage.

Those who love sub-marine scenery will be astounded by the beauty to be found under the water’s surface off the island of Temajoh. 
Restaurants, cottages and entertainment facilities are found on the island, which can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by speed-boat from Kijing Beach. Rental services including guided tours can be easily arranged.

Locale for the town Kuale Mempawah renowned for its yearly "Robo-Robo" ceremony One of the most traditional forms of communal ceremonies. In addition, the family of one of West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms is paid homage to by devoted locals.

PELABUHAN RATU

Pelabuhan Ratu is a lovely holiday resort, visited by holidaymakers from Jakarta and Bandung. The site is only three-hour drive from either city through cool mountain villages with picturesque sceneries. Pelabuhan Ratu - Cisolok is a 15 km stretch of breathtaking beauty with hills, mountains and very wide sandy beaches everywhere around, set against the deep blue Indian Ocean. Right next to stretches of white beaches, visitors will find thick tropical forests on rolling hills. Taking walks uphill enables the visitor to look down on the horseshoe shape of the bay's coastline, whereas at night hundreds of fishermen's boat-lamps are seemingly competing with the star-studded sky above, which is both enchanting and romantic. There is one four-star hotel, Samudera Beach, about 6 km from Pelabuhan Ratu, but several other smaller hotel and cottages are available at moderate rates. Some tourist activities around Pelabuhan Ratu are; visit fish market, watch the unique marine ceremonies, watch sea turtle laying their eggs at Pangumbahan beach and a white water rafting trip on the Citarik River will be an unforgettable experience for the adventurers.

At this virgin stage, this area represents unspoiled beauty in a typically tropical setting with hospitable inhabitants. Because of its proximity to Jakarta, more tourists visit this area from the capital than those from Bandung. Moreover, the highways to and from Pelabuhan Ratu have recently been greatly improved to assure the visitor of a smooth ride to enjoy the sceneries that pass even well. Good for taste, swimming, sun bathing and surfing.

The picturesque fishery village, more than 50 kilometers southwest of Sukabumi, is home to the mysterious goddess of the South Sea, Nyai Roro Kidul. The legend tells that the sea in Karanghawu would have taken her, 14 kilometers to the west. Pelabuhan Ratu ('seaport of the queen') is located in a wide bay, which has had the name 'Wijnkoopsbaai'. During the weekends this village is overloaded with visitors from Jakarta. It's not advised to take a bath in the domain of the goddess, and especially not in green clothes. Pelabuhan Ratu is believed by the locals to be the home of Ratu Kidul, the queen of the South Sea, Green is the favorite color of Nyai Roro Kidul and wearing it is an invitation for her to take that person to the depths of the ocean.

TALISE BEACH

Talise Beach is located near Palu. Some recreational activities for sports are available.The talise beach, which spans over jalan Rajamoili and jalan cut mutia, palu, is a nautical object of interest and is a perfect place for windsurfing, water skiing, and many other water sport activities. The beach overlooks a beautiful scenery and is a good site to observe the sunsets over mount Gawalise whilist watching the fishermen`s activities. Situated in downtown palu, at night the Talise beach is often visited by local; a gathering to enjoy traditional food and baverages.

Talise beach in the heart of the city was known back in 1990s as a place for sex, as evidenced by the long lines of motorcycles and cars that packed the beach each night. 

Visitors did not only come to savor traditional drinks like sarabba (ginger mixed with coconut milk and milk) or local snacks like pisang gepe (grilled banana served with cheese or brown sugar). Many came to spend their money on more carnal delights.

LAMPUUK BEACH

Information

Before the tsunami suffered Aceh on December 26th, 2004, Lampuuk Beach was a favourite tourism destination for tourists visiting Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. The surrounding location offered the fresh air and tranquil nature to them who visited the location. 

However, after that terrible tragedy, the beach began to deteriorate. Rubbishes were everywhere and casuarinas fell down splashed by the tidal wave of tsunami. 

Now, Aceh regional government has been attempting to refurbish the location around Lampuuk Beach to attract many tourists following the Visit Indonesia Year 2008. On weekend, people visit the location for recreation and some other, especially researchers, use the location as an object for certain research as well. Though you are not allowed to swim, you can still do activities such as surfing and sailing. In addition, some peddlers along the coast are ready to serve the best foods and beverages for you.  

Nearby the beach is a cement factory which suffered the most horrible damage when tsunami occurred in 2004. Next to the cement factory is an elegant mosque which kept standing firmly when tsunami suffered Aceh. Considering the location is the most terrible location when tsunami suffered Aceh, the local government decided to erect a monument to commemorate tsunami tragedy. 

Distinctive Features

This white sand beach offers you the fresh air atmosphere, special for you who are looking for tranquil holiday ever. You are not allowed to swim there, but surfing and sailing are exceptions. Viewing sunset on evening is an unforgettable moment for those visiting the beach. In addition, there is a green golf field for you loving playing golf.

Location

Lampuuk Beach lies in the western coast of Aceh Province in the northernmost part of Sumatra Island. The destination is located administratively in Lhoknga Sub-district, Aceh Besar District. 

Access

Since you have just arrived at Banda Aceh City, the capital of Aceh Province, you can reach Lampuuk Beach by taking any public transport. To reach the location, you will spend about 20 minutes trip or about 20 km in distance. In addition, you will spend about 35 minutes to reach the location if you take public transport from Lhoknga. 

Ticket Price

The entrance ticket for enjoying the magnificent nature of Lampuuk Beach was around IDR 1.500 before the tsunami. However, the precise amount of the entrance ticket to the location after the tsunami is under confirmation. 

Accommodation and other Facilities

Lucky for you having visited Lampuuk beach before the tsunami tragedy occurred in Aceh since the number of cottages could be easily found. However, it is hard to find lodgements or cottages around the location after the tsunami tragedy in 2004 ago.

KUTA BEACH

Kuta is a town in southern Bali, Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and substantial Australian population. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport. Kuta is now the center of an extensive tourist-oriented urban area that merges into the neighboring towns. Legian, to the north, is the commercial hub of Kuta and the site of many restaurants and entertainment spots. Most of the area's big beachfront hotels are in the southern section of Tuban.

Legian and Seminyak are northern extensions of Kuta along Jl. Legian and Jl. Basangkasa. They are somewhat quieter suburbs with cottage-style accommodations, where many of the expat crowd live. Also to the north are Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu, and Seseh - new and quieter continuations of Kuta's beach. They are easy to reach through Abian Timbul or Denpasar and Kerobokan. Several large hotels are located in this area: the Oberoi Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, the Intan Bali Village, the Legian in Petitenget, the Dewata Beach and the Bali Sani Suites in Berawa.

The Balinese Provincial Government have taken the view that the preservation of the Balinese culture, natural resources and wildlife are of primary importance in the development of the island. To this end they have limited tourist development to the peninsula on the extreme southern aspect of the island; Kuta beach is on the western side of this peninsula and Sanur is on the east. To the north of the peninsula no new tourist development is supposedly permitted

SANUR BEACH

Sanur (Pronounced Sah-NOOer) is a coastal town of south east Bali, about 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Sanur is an amazing beach to watch the sun rises while enjoying the white sandy beach. You can swim but be careful cause the wave is rather great. Sheltered by the coral reef, the waves here are much gentler than other areas of Bali. It contains a number of resorts such as the Medina and Bali Hyatt (not to be confused with the Grand Hyatt in Nusa Dua) and is a popular tourist destination.

JIMBARAN BEACH

Jimbaran lies on the 'neck' of the southern peninsula in Bali and is widely known for the fresh seafood kiosks that are scattered along the beach. Diners select the live seafood that they wish to eat, and it is immediately prepared, generally grilled over a fire of coconut husks rather than charcoal.

Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, Indonesia. Located just at the south of Ngurah Rai International Airport, the beach is cluttered with seafood restaurants and some of the finest luxury hotels in the world. Tourism in Jimbaran has increased rapidly that has boosted local economy, but it suffered by the 2005 Bali bombings where the bomb exploded in one of the restaurants in Jimbaran.

Located on Bali's west coast, Jimbaran offers a small-secluded beach area, where tranquility and perfect peace is the perfect antidote to a stressful world. The land gently slopes away from the beach revealing exclusive celebrity haunts hidden under a canopy of leafy tropical forest. On the east, the beach faces the body of water sheltered by Benoa Harbor. A popular spot for windsurfing and sailing small craft, which are available for rent, Jimbaran's grey sand and calm waters are attracting more people but the beach still has a sleepy feeling. A day at Jimbaran is made even more popular because of the all the wonderful options to eat. Choose from simple local food, the freshest fish or 5-star luxury. It is also a popular spot for sunset
 

PASIR PUTIH BEACH

A soft white sandy beach with clear water, beautiful scenery, and gentle breeze makes it a good place for recreation and swimming. Only two kilometers from Manokwari town, this beach can be reached by motorcycle, car, or public transport.

The white sandy beaches of Pasir Putih are ideal for snorkeling. Palm trees provide a cool place in the shade. Pasir Amban is a beautiful black sand beach. Swimming is strongly discouraged here because of the strong and treacherous currents, but Pasir Amban is a magnificent place to see the waves crash on the rocks at sunrise.  

PANGANDARAN BEACH

Small mainland peninsula with a national park with beaches and stunning scenery to rival the beaches of Bali on the south coast of Java. Pangandaran is one of Java's best-kept secrets as far as international tourists are concerned, but has been extremely popular with locals for along, long time. A small fishing town, it possesses one of Java's finest beaches and Pangandaran Nature Reserve teems with wild buffalo, barking deer and monkeys. The people are very friendly, this combined with the idealize surroundings make this a great place to spend a few days relaxing island-style. Pangandaran is halfway between Bandung and Yogya, about 5 hours by bus from Bandung and 8 hours from Jakarta.

This is the second beach resort area on the Indian Ocean after Pelabuhan Ratu. The site is 223 from Bandung and 400km from Jakarta. The trip by car or bus is recommendable because the road conditions are good. However, if we prefer to take the train, get into Bandung-Yogyakarta Express train and get off at the Banjar railroad station about 4 hours later. From here it will be another 50 km by bus to Pangandaran. The beach is called Penanjung, where most of the cottages and hotels are located, however, of modest ratings. Nothing luxurious should be expected. Pangandaran is especially of interest to nature lovers, as there is a wildlife reserve in the vicinity where wild birds and other indigenous animals live about freely to be enjoyed by visitors. In Pangandaran visitors will like fine white beaches, blue ocean and fine seafood. Twelve kilometers before arriving at Pangandaran visitors will see a huge rock on the beach, which is called Karang Nini.

Another place of special interest for nature lovers is a forest Conservation Park, close to the camping ground, which has basic facilities suitable for the younger set. Somewhat further out, west of Pangandaran, driving 23 km on the way to Parigi, lays Batu Hiu, meaning Shark's Rock, a coastal rock that has the shark shape.

A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July each year. Locals regularly use kites in the evenings to catch bats,which are either eaten or used in Chinese remedies. There is a local belief that wearing any green garment in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will bring misfortune.

A tsunami hit the area on 17 July 2006. An undersea earthquake measured at 7.7 on the Richter scale triggered a three metre high tidal wave. Extensive damage was caused and hundreds were killed including a small number of foreign tourists.

PARAI TENGGIRI BEACH

This beach is one of Bangka Island’s prides. The beach is located in Sungailiat district. The visitors can find various forms of boulders in this beach, which add its beauty. This beach is very ideal for having swimming, sun bathing and relax. Parai Tenggiri beach has the complete facilities in Bangka Island. There are luxurious hotels and water sport facilities. The tourists will enjoy this beach with the local fishermen who always spend their days by looking for fishes in the sea. The calmness and fresh sea wind will greet the visitor when they arrive there. This welcomed course make the tourists feel comfortable to stay here.

LOSARI BEACH

History

Losari beach is a limelight of Makassar city. In the past, As there were many food tent and stalls standing in a row (1 km in length), the beach had ever been called as a beach with the longest table in the world. Nowadays, those food tents and stalls had been relocated in a place nearby the beach. The government of Makassar city has built a 10 km square of ships‘ bridge in order to beautify the beach.

Distinctive Features
Many enchantment sceneries can be found there. You can watch the detail of sun‘s movements when it is going to rise or set there. While enjoying its beauty, the waves pounding the shore and soft breeze zephyr will always accompany you.

You may enjoy any kind of fresh sea food in the floating restaurants above Phinisi Ship (Kind of traditional ship from Sulawesi) that will offer you with various menus such as Pari fish, lobster, and squid foods. Its costs are about Rp. 7.500,00 to Rp. 25.000,00 / portion.

You will also find some cuisines that can only be found in Makassar like Pisang Epek, Pisang Ijo, Coto Makassar, and Konro Soup. You can get free internet access by hot spot along the beach.

Location

It lies in the downtown of Makassar city in Penghibur street, west of Makassar city, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

Access

It can be easily accessed with 15 minutes journey from Sukarno Hatta harbor in Makassar. It will be 45 minutes from Hasanuddin Airport by car or motorcycle.

Accommodation and Other Facilities
If you are eager to go around the city enjoying its beauty, there are many public transportation services that will help you. Many hotels, restaurants, cafés along the Penghibur street directly facing to the shore will create a great vacation of yours. In Somba Opu street, nearby the beach, there is a shop center that is well known as the center of gold industry and souvenir of Makassar city.

DREAMLAND BEACH

Located on the Bukit peninsula, on the island of Bali, Indonesia, the beach provides basic accommodation and cafes for surfers and day trippers. Rooms are affordable around here starting from IDR 50,000 or USD 5. The beach is not as crowded as Kuta Beach.

The beach provides basic accommodation and cafes for surfers and day trippers. 

As one of the most gorgeous beaches on the island, it is also renowned for its dangerous shorebreak.This place is classified as one of the best surfing sites, but suitable for advanced surfers only.

CARITA BEACH

This beach is about a three-hour drive along the highway to the west of Jakarta, and has a great beach for swimming, as the waters are relatively calm on this side of the island. A great place for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, and underwater photography, this resort offers a complete set of facilities including restaurants, accommodation, motorboats, and diving equipments. This beach is located in West Banten, Labuhan district, Padeglang regency, which is accessible by any land transportation and takes about 3 hours drive from Jakarta. The parlous state of conservation in Indonesia, and in Java in particular means that this small, degraded forest behind this busy beach resort is one of the best places to find some of Java's lowland endemics. The forest has heavily used both by tourists (more high school students) and by local woodcutters and trappers. All the forest on the ridge tops appears to have been recently logged and this forest would appear to have a limited future - another victim of Indonesia's economic woes.

Besides white beaches behind hundreds of swaying coconut trees, one panoramic highlight is the visibility of the infamous Krakatoa Volcano from Carita, rising above the horizon in Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. The visitors won't have difficulties finding a place to stay here as many cottages, hotels and camping grounds are all available, not to mention the inevitable seafood.

Accessible from Jakarta over a fair road, the visitors can reach it in less than 3 hours, one third of which is over a toll road, which is being extended to the extreme western part of Java in Merak. Here again, most visitors arrive from Jakarta, as Bandung is more than 6 hours away from Carita by road.

ANYER BEACH

Anyer is a town in West Java, Indonesia, fifteen kilometres south of Merak. It is home of a forty metre lighthouse built by Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in 1885 as a memorial for the townspeople killed by the eruption of Krakatau, which destroyed the town.[1] The original lighthouse was destroyed by a tsunami created by the eruption of Krakatua. It is thought that a large coral rock was picked up by the 30m wave, impacting the lighthouse causing its collapse. After the wave had subsided the lighthouse keeper, whose wife and child were killed, patrolled the beach with a lantern warning shipping of the hazards. The foundations of the original lighthouse can still be seen.

It is also the starting point of the Great Post Road, built by the Dutch in the nineteenth century, which ran 1,000 kilometres to the eastern tip of Java. Off the coast of Anyer is the island Pulau Sangeang, an unihabited island with vast areas of untouched jungle. The area is also known for coral formations swarming with tropical fish.

LOVINA BEACH

The coastal villages of Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus are along an 8 kilometer stretch of tranquil black sand beach.

Located only four kilometers west of Singaraja, the capital of North Bali, and a ninety-kilometer drive from Denpasar. This resort currently has many restaurants especially those offering seafood, some star hotels, and many good and truly relaxing accommodations

For those without diving licenses, one may get liscensed in a matter of a few days of courses in Lovina. The diving enthusiast will probably want to move on to Menjangan Island, Bali's most famous diving site. It is an hour's drive from Lovina where one would then take a 30-minute boat ride onto the island. As part of Bali Barat National Park, Menjangan Island is well known for it's clearest water in the Indonesian archipelago, where you can go diving or snorkeling amongst the coral reefs and fish in the sparkling clear water. Another popular attraction is the dolphin watching. A small traditional boat called, jukung, may be hired form the villagers in the morning to bring us off shore to meet these smart and cute creatures.

Other interesting sites nearby include the Buddhist Vihara in Banjar village, hot springs, and Singsing waterfalls.

SENGGIGI BEACH

Senggigi is the main tourist strip of Lombok, stretched out along nearly 10 kilometers of beachfront just to the north of the capital Mataram.

Senggigi can be broadly divided into three parts: northern Mangsit Beach, central Senggigi and the southern stretch near Batu Bolong, with headlands separating the three. Mangsit has quiet resorts and very little other development, while nightlife and other restaurants are concentrated in Senggigi and the Batu Bolong area.

That said, Lombok's post-2000 misfortunes hit Senggigi hard, with many developments halted and a businesses closed and boarded up. Things are starting to improve again, with a few new villas going up, shops re-opening and attracting more tourist who seek the solitude and unspoiled scenery of Lombok. Senggigi is the place to find hotels/resorts with manicured grounds and swimming pools - often a short distance from the beach. Senggigi is not a typical tourist resort town where a day can be spent shopping and socializing at the local bars and restaurants (such as found in Bali). Most visitors use Senggigi as a home base and take day trips to the waterfalls, the Gili Islands, or just exploring the still authentic villages, temples, and jungle habitat found within a couple hours drive.
Senggigi is about 15-20 minutes north of Mataram and its airport. Taxis charge around Rp 30,000 for the trip, while bemos will cover the distance for under Rp 5,000.

If you are frugal or intrepid and take the slow ferry from Bali, it's best to arrange transport in advance from the ferry dock to Senggigi, since the dock on the Lombok side is in a remote spot several kilometers south of Mataram. Travel agents on Bali offer transport from any point in southern Bali to Seggigi, including the ferry ticket, for about Rp 140,000.
Taxis are common and even the ones waiting around for customers are usually happy to use the meter. Bemos also zip through Senggigi on their way north and south and are happy to pick up passengers; pricing is a little random, but a couple of thousand rupiah will suffice for most short trips. Longer trips can be arranged as well (expect to pay Rp 30,000-50,000 to Bangsal Harbor).

Guys with carts and miniature horses wait around town and outside the upscale hotels, looking hopefully at every tourist who passes. They will happily carry you to or from your hotel, or as far as Pura Batu Bolong. Rock-bottom price is difficult to determine, since you feel guilty bargaining them down, but a short ride can easily be had for 10,000 to 15,000 rupiah.
See

Brahma's empty throne, Batu Bolong
Pura Batu Bolong, 2 km south of Senggigi. Small Hindu temple located in a scenic spot at a cape overlooking Senggigi beach, named after a rock (batu) with a hole (bolong). At the tip is an empty chair representing Brahma, the god of creation. Free entry, but you'll have to loan a sash (Rp5,000 a throw) from one of the urchins if you don't have one already. Sunsets seen from here can be very impressive.
Senggigi Beach. A spit of sand stretching out from central Senggigi, this is Senggigi's raison d'etre but, by Indonesian standards, it's not all that spectacular. The beach is a little dirty, the hawkers are a nuisance and the Senggigi Beach Resort has grabbed most of the land. Some local surfers brave the smallish waves.

Senggigi is a popular launch point for other activities on Lombok. Without the hassle of Mataram, you can visit several other locations and come back to the same hotel each night. Tour operators can arrange these trips for you at around Rp. 300,000 for the day for a private car and driver or cheaper if you go with a group.

Popular excursions that can be done in a day trip include:
Village visits, including weaving villages and other handicraft-producers
Waterfall visits

RAJA AMPAT ISLANDS

As you might have notice that the Raja Ampat island group spreads out over a huge area and consists of over 610 islands, there are two resort for accommodation on the Raja ampat Islands: 

Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay Resort.

KRI ECO RESORT

This is the longest established resort consists of traditional buildings over the water, along a jetty and offers traditional Papuan accommodation with excellent food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. 

Sitting on the edge of mountainous Kri Island the dive resort is shaded by palm trees that run along a long fine white sand beach. Wild birds awaken our guests each morning at sunrise so they will be on time for breakfast and the morning dive. We see Eclectis Parrots, Lorikeets, Kingfishers, Frigate Birds and others during the day. 
An extra long jetty built over the large shallow lagoon in front of the eco-resort also leads to five of the guest houses. As a bonus, since accommodations are over the water, we often see sharks, rays and schools of fish in our "garden". 

Kri Eco Resort currently has 6 over-water guest bungalows. Most of the buildings contain two rooms and at least one sitting area. Rooms are divided by partitions with doors and window coverings that can be closed for privacy. Each room has a mattress, pillow and mosquito net for bedding. Furnishings are hand-made benches or lounge chairs and tables where guests can relax, work on camera gear, talk and read. 

One small over-water bungalow, located just a bit down the beach for a bit more privacy, contains only one room. Two Western-style flush toilets, are located on the island near the end of the jetty and are shared by all the guests. 

The compressor, storage, toilets, baths and staff quarters are located on the island. Our dining and kitchen house is alongside the beach over the water! You can almost cool your toes while having dinner at high tide.

Inland from the beach are two Indonesian style baths, walled for privacy, one open to a view of sky and palm fronds, the other with a roof so you won't get wet while bathing! 
The well, also located behind the resort's buildings contains a more than adequate supply of rain water for our needs. It provides guests and staff with bathing, toilet, camera rinse and cooking water. Water on Kri was hauled from the well by bucket and carried by hand, but now Kri has a pump and running water to the kitchen, western style toilets and for filling the bath containers. Drinking water is obtained from a neighboring island. 

Meals are served in the large over-water kitchen/dining house on long tables sheltered by a palm frond roof. In the kitchen, coffee, tea and flavored drinks are always available for our guests. 

The kitchen is always busy with our staff cooking over the gas burners in large woks or stew pots and an oven where Yolanda bakes fresh bread and occasionally pizza! There are no electrical appliances, everything is made my hand. In back of the kitchen, the staff slice fresh vegetables and fruits in the open air under the shade of the trees. Each meal is prepared fresh. Ice boxes, supplied weekly from Sorong, contain fresh meats and can chill a beer when required. 

SORIDO BAY RESORT
The new "Sorido Bay Resort" offers western comforts in traditional Papuan setting. It is a combination of modern and traditional building methods to create a balanced and comfortable resort. This resort is built for the more demanding diver and specially the UW photographer.

The resort has all comforts but is completely integrated in nature and has one of the worlds richest dive sites as its house reef. The boats used for dining are silent (Honda 4 stroke engines) and all diving is tailor made and personalized.

BUNAKEN BEACH

Bunaken is one of Indonesia's most famous dive/snorkeling areas, and it draws scuba divers & snorkelers from all over the world. In addition to Bunaken itself, a rather featureless banana-shaped island, the National Park includes the neighboring islands of Manado Tua, a distinctive cone-shaped extinct volcano, Siladen, Montehagen, Nain, and Nain Kecil

Bunaken is about 45-60 minutes by boat from Manado. Most resorts will arrange transfers from the airport for their guests. Alternatively, a public boat leaves daily except Sunday at 2-3PM from the canal on the north side of the market. The cost is 25,000Rp for tourists (7,000Rp for locals). It returns to Manado from the jetty in Bunaken village around 8-8:30AM every morning except Sunday. You can also charter a boat both ways at anytime.

The park is famed for the clarity of its water (35m visibility is common in the summer dry season), the abundance of coral and fish, and for the precipitous "walls" at some sites. Bunaken Timur, right off the east coast of the island and featuring all of the above, is according to some the best dive site in all Indonesia.

Except for the very largest pelagics, nearly everything can be found at Bunaken. Reef inhabitants include white and black tip reef sharks, giant sea turtles, napoleon fish, and dugongs. 

You may frequently run into dolphins, and occasionally schools of whales.

Bunaken is barely a degree above the equator and thus tropical. The "Rainy Season" from November to mid April, brings frequent rains, sometimes in storms lasting for several days, which make the air nice and cool but also reduce visibility. The "Dry Season" from May to October, when temperatures climb to 35° and visibility reaches a maximum. Bunaken receives far less rain than the mainland and is well ventilated with sea breezes.

Fees/Permits
As of September 2008, entry to the park costs either Rp 50,000/day or Rp 150,000/Calendar year. Even though the fee does not seem to be automatically levied upon entrance to the island, it is the responsibility of all visitors to the Park to have one, and most reputable dive shops will supply them. As proof of payment, you will receive a plastic tag that must be carried at all times — it's waterproof and can be attached to your diving gear.
Tourism on Bunaken has been very much geared towards divers over the years, but the trend seems to be changing and more and more snorkelers are visiting the area as too are those who wish to just relax immersed in nature...away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Possible activities for landlubbers include: 
Beach-combing, especially at low tide when the reef top is accessible 
Hiking to some of the secluded coves on the Eastern and Northern part of the island, but trails are poorly marked 
Fishing, but only outside of the park boundaries: hire a boat or join one of the local fishing boats. 
Dolphin & Whale watching, either while on diving or snorkeling boat trips or by hiring a boat.

KARIMUN JAWA ISLANDS

Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesternly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 island in the java sea. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters.

Five of these islands are domestically inhabited and together with 22 others from the four major zones; Zone I is the core sanctuary area and is out of bounds to all, Zone 2 is the wilderness area open to limited tourism, Zone 3 is the utilization area, Zone 4 is the buffer zone.

For visitor to the Park, expect a very pleasant welcome by the information staff, and an exciting range of flora and fauna to discover both above and below the water.The reefs harboring 35 types of hard corals, sponges, gorgonian, soft and red corals and an amazing 240 plus variety of fish.

A special bonus for the interpid is wreck diving at the island of Batu Kunci, Karang Kapal, Karang Ketel, and Batulawang. Best time for weather is April to November with the rainy season peaking between December and February.

Up to this date Karimunjawa has 12 dive sites. Most of the diving is done on the fringing reefs around the islands, as well as submerged reefs, and shipwrecks. The sites are all to the west of the main island

Facilities
The dive resorts is situated on the uninhabited island of Menyawakan, measuring 19 hectares, in the Karimun Jawa archipelago. By speed boat transfer from Jepara to the resort about two and a half hours one-way or from Semarang about 3 hours. With 5 VIP bungalows and 5 two room deluxe cottages, 15 rooms in all, and the resort is very luxurious.

BANDENGAN / TIRTA SAMUDERA BEACH

Tirta Samudra Beach or more known by the public society with Bandengan beach placed about 7 km North side from city centre. The beach that has pure water and white sand is suitable for bathing place. There are many tourists come into this object to do intentional bathing frequently. Generally they are children, youngsters and foreign countries tourists. Usually, the most favourite moment is in the morning and in the evening toward twilight where there is mesmerizing sunset panorama.In this location, we can sit and relax on the shelter while enjoy the natural beach breezy wind (unpolluted). The tourism object location has large field and the whole of part the dence pandan trees are grown. It is suitable for youngsters activities such as camping, beach volley, relax bicycled for the same activities. Besides the mentioned above, in this area can be used the play motocross and kitten festival for the regional level, national level also international. The object can be reached easily by public transportation, because have provided the asphalt road infrastructure and the direct city transportation are a valuable to the location above. Meanwhile, roasted fish, small crab, boiled tortoise shell and pending sprain are a special foods that can be enjoyed by the visitors.

HISTORY AND LEGEND
Based on history record, Bandengan Beach has tight correlation with the life of National Hero and Woman Emancipation figure, RA Kartini. The mentioned beach was interesting place for the sons and daughters of Jepara Regency Regent, because there were may sweet memorizes there. The energetic girl who was usually calls TRINIL often made a tour to the Bandengan beach when she was child. She played with her family in the edge of beach that the white sand spread out. RA Kartini described her heart and soul as if she was one to the sea wave pounding when she wrote letters to Stella, her friend in Holland.Netherlands Indies Aristricrate, Mrs. Ovink Soer (Assistance Residence wife) with her husband invited Kartini and her little sisters Roekmini and Kardinah to enjoy the beach beauty in the first vacation toward promotion of the class. Kartini and her two little sisters followed Mrs. Ovink Soer find shell and they chased each other to avoid the wafe. Mrs. Ovink Soer asked to Kartini what the beach name was. Kartini answered shortly “Bandengan Beach”. Then Mrs. Ovink Soer said that there was beach that almost the same with Bandengan Beach in Holland, but there was little different because it had cool water the name is SCHEVENINGEN. Spontaneously, after listening, Kartini intermitted “…so, we called It…” this Bandengan Beach with “KLEIN SCHEVENINGEN”. Started the above mentioned, until now Bandengan Beach Has been known as KLEIN SCHEVENINGEN (in Dutch KLEIN means: beach and SCHEVENINGEN is the beach name in Holland).
Besides Bandengan beach was the place where had carved the history journey of RA Kartini idea. In this place RA Kartini and Mr. Abendanon also conducted four eyes conversation. The conversation connected her request to study in Holland, even finally her formal request to Netherlands Indies Government was reversed and the cost of her study was given to young man from Sumatera, Agus Salim (KH. Agus Salim).
While it was narrated that Bandengan beach tourism object had correlated with the legend of Karimunjawa name. In that legend had been stated that because it was motivated the sense concern about his son naughtiness, therefore Sunan Muria instructed his son Amir Hasan to go to the North for an island that appeared “Kremun-kremun” from the peak of Muria Mountain. The journey aim was too deep once to develop the religion. Latter the Island had been named Karimunjawa. That arrived to the beach in the journey and there were many swamps and milkfishes there. Until now this place had been named Bandengan village and the beach which place in the village had been called Bandengan Beach.