Kondang Merak Beach is unpopular
beach. But, when you come to the beach, you will realize that the beach is
comparable to others beaches in East Java. The distance of Kondang Merak is
only about two km from Balekambang Beach. But, the access toward to beach is
not adequate and it makes the trip become more difficult.
According to the local
story, the name of Kondang Merak began when the residents often saw peacocks
layover to drink in the beach. Thus, the beach become more popular because of
the peacocks and named as Kondang Merak Beach. The breeze and the waves of
water comes and gone as you arrive at the beach.
As you enter to the
area of the beach, the sensation of natural and fresh air can be felt
immediately. The shady trees become the background of the beach and the big
rocks that exist near the beach complete the decoration of Kondang Merak Beach.
The beach is also has white to brown sand that make the visitors become more
comfortable to explore or just to enjoy the sunrise or the sunset.
Location
Kondang Merak Beach
lies at Donomulyo sub-district, Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia, or about
68 km south of Malang City. The route to the beach is same just like as you
want to go to Balekambang Beach. You only need to see the signposts along the trip.
You can go there by motorcycle or a car. But, you have to be careful because
the road is not accessible.
Actually, there are
two routes you can take. Firstly, you can start your journey from Malang City –
Kepanjen – Pagak – Bantur – Kondang Merak. Secondly, you can start your trip
from Arjosari Terminal – Turen – Gondang Legi – Bantur – Kondang Merak.
To reach the
coastline, you have to pay around IDR3,000 or US$0.3 per person. As you enter
to the area of Kondang Merak Beach, you will be welcomed by a big rock that is
standing strongly and countless trees. The waves of water with blue water
become your friend as you come to the beach.
Activities
Kondang Merak Beach is
one of alternative beaches when you come to Malang City. Although the beach is
unpopular but the panorama of the beach is so beautiful and exotic. You will
never bore to feel the breeze and the beauty of the rocks in this area. The
uniqueness of the beach comes from the big rocks and the stretches sand that is
smooth as you step with bare legs.
The panorama of
Kondang Merak Beach becomes more prominent when the tide of water is low
because the rocks that usually covered by the water will appear to the surface.
As an exotic beach, actually Kondang Merak is part of stretches beaches in the
South Sea of Java, besides Ngliyep Beach and Balekambang Beach.
Just like other
beaches at the south beaches, the waves of the beach are powerful because it
has strong wind. The edge of the beach has the texture of layer rocks and
covered by many algae which are very good for the habitat of invertebrate
animals. If you explore deeper to the beach, you will find small islands with
brushes.
You can include
Kondang Merak Beach to the list of your destination when you visit Malang City.
You will never regret to enjoy the picnic with your friends or your family.
Even, you can build a tent and spend your time to capture the sunset and the
sunrise for the next day.
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