Pink Beach or Tangsi
Beach got the name from the color of the beach sand. The sand has pink color,
making it distinguish than any other beaches. Most beaches usually have white
or black color sand. Tangsi is one of the most interesting tourist destinations
in Lombok.
Apart from its pink color sand, the beach has attractive panorama that make everyone want to stay longer in the beach when they visit it. The beach is actually beautiful, however, the location is too remote and the infrastructure is inadequate. The government should pay attention for the development of the beach. Developing infrastructure will attract more tourists to visit the beach. Then, the regional revenue will increase.
Apart from its pink color sand, the beach has attractive panorama that make everyone want to stay longer in the beach when they visit it. The beach is actually beautiful, however, the location is too remote and the infrastructure is inadequate. The government should pay attention for the development of the beach. Developing infrastructure will attract more tourists to visit the beach. Then, the regional revenue will increase.
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Location
Tangsi
Beach is situated in Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency, Mataram, West Nusa
Tenggara. You will need about two and a half an hour driving from Mataram. As
previously mentioned, the infrastructure around the beach is inadequate. It is
quite difficult for a car to reach the beach. Many part of the roads are
damaged. However, once you have arrived at the beach, you’ll be amazed by the
beauty of the beach. Especially, the pink color makes the beach look stunning.
The pink color of the beach was said to derive from the fractions of coral
reefs, named Homtrema rubrum, which mixed with white sand of
the beach.
Activities
When you come to Pink Beach, you can do many
activities, especially water activities. Water activities in the beach are fun
and exciting, like snorkeling, fishing, diving or surfing. Snorkeling will
allow you to learn more about the underwater life of the beach. You must bring
your own equipment if you want to do this activity. No rental activity is found
in the beach. You can also swim in the edge of the beach. The clear and clean water
is safe for you to swim at any time. Another challenging activity you can do in
the beach is water sports, like sea kayak. Sea kayak will be fun, and you will
have a challenging experience when you choose this activity.
Accommodations
When you come to Pink Beach, you
will not find complete facilities. There are only few fishermen offering their
boat to cross the beach into the small island near the beach. However, you can
find some people offer you various drinks. But what about hotels or lodges? You
will not find any near the beach. The best way when you visit the beach is to
come as early as possible, and then go back to town in the afternoon. You
better find a hotel or a lodge in Mataram. Mataram provides a wide range of
hotel, from budget to splurge rate. Depending on your budget, select a hotel
with affordable rate for you.
Visiting
Tangsi is recommended for you who love adventure. The nature and the beach
offer you incredible views. You can snap interesting objects around the beach.
That is why, don’t forget to brink a camera when you visit Tangsi Beach.
