Balekambang
Beach is just like Tanah Lot in Bali. It has similar scenery because the beach
has a temple on the rock. Because it has a beautiful panorama, the beach
becomes the main attraction in Malang City. In this place, you will see three
big stones at the beach. The local resident names them as Ismoyo Island,
Wisanggeni Island and Anoman Island.
Ismoyo
Island becomes the most popular islands around Balekambang Beach because in the
island you can find luxurious temple just like Tanah Lot in Bali. The incredible
temple is named as Luhur Amertha Jati Temple. Besides that, there is a bridge
to connect the island from the coastline. Thus, the visitor doesn’t need to
through the waves of water.
Balekambang
Beach has big waves. It is not surprising because it lies at the south of Java
Island. The good thing is that the visitors can surf here. Even, if you want to
enjoy the natural beauty, you can sit and see blue water and fine sand.
Balekambang
Beach lies at the south of Malang City. Precisely, it located at Bantur
Sub-district, or about 65 km from Malang which is can be reached by driving for
about 2.5 hours. You can visit the beach by passing Gondanglegi Sub-district to
Srigonco Village. Besides that, you can through Kepanjen Sub-district to Pagak
Sub-district and then turn left to Bantur Sub-district. The access to the beach
is not adequate. Thus, you have to be careful as you driving your motorcycle or
car.
Along
the street, you can enjoy natural beauty, such mountains, forests, hills, and
paddy fields. To enter the beach, you have to pay IDR15,000 or US$1.5 per
person.
Accommodations
The
facilities at Balekambang Beach are quite adequate because you can find
swimming pool, restaurant, camping area, mosque, gazebo, parking area,
information spot, and souvenir shops.
Activities
Balekambang
Beach has two km coastline and it consists of light brown and white sand. Just like
other beaches in the south of Java Island, the beach has strong current water
and big waves. The beach becomes more crowded at the holiday season, week-end,
and at the ceremony for Hindu religion. It is because they can use the temple
for worship.
If
you want to enjoy the beauty of temple, you can go to Ismoyo Island which is
about 100 meters from the coastline. If you come on Suro Month (Javanese
month), you may witness one of special ceremony for Hindu people, i.e.
Jalanidha Puja and Surohan ceremonies. But, for woman who gets the period, they
are not allowed to enter temple’s area because the temple is considered as
sacred temple for Hindu. Local residents believe if they broke the rule, they
will be obsessed by the spirit or temple’s keeper.
As
you come in Balekambang Beach, you will surprise because the beach doesn’t have
reefs. Thus, the waves will directly run to the coastline. If you want to relax
your mind, you can stroll along the beach to Kondang Merak Beach. The location
is quite close with calm condition. That is why visitors who come to
Balekambang Beach will not miss it. If you want to catch the sunrise,
Balekambang Beach is also the perfect place.
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