Tanjung
Setia Beach is one of favorite destinations for surfers from around the world. The
waves of water are challenging and they want to conquer the powerful of waves. The
white sand is so smooth as you step on it. The character of waves is also high
and even nominated as the highest waves in the world because it can reach about
seven meters.
The
high waves with the natural condition of sea and fresh air invite surfers to
come. Besides becoming surfing spot, Tanjung Setia Beach is also well-known as
fishing spot with various fish, such as tuna and blue marlin. This will become
unforgettable moment as you spend your vacation in the beach.
Tanjung
Setia Beach faces directly to Hindia Ocean. At certain occasion, visitors will
be able to watch competitions that connected to water sports, such as volley,
surfing, soccer, and playing kite. In addition, if you want to complete the
adventure, you can build a tent and stay overnight under the sky while making
bonfire.
Location
Tanjung
Setia Beach is located at Tanjung Setia Village, Bengkunat sub-district, West
Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia. Precisely, it lies about 60 km from Liwa.
Liwa itself is the capital of West Lampung. To reach the beach, you can take
public transportation, such as Krui Putra Bus from Terminal Rajabasa in Bandar
Lampung.
The
route will through Trans Sumatra and will stop right in Tanjung Setia Beach.
You only need to pay around IDR40,000 – IDR50,000 or US$4 – US$4 per person. Along
the road, you will be accompanied by the stretches of Bukit Barisan Mountain
and hills with winding streets.
Accommodations
Although
the condition of Tanjung Setia Beach is isolated and a bit quiet, but you don’t
have to worry if you want to stay overnight because at Krui and along the
beach, there are lodges, homestays and bungalows that faces to the beach. The
building is united to the nature and the facilites is also adequate.
Activities
Tanjung
Setia Beach is the paradise for surfers, both amateur and professional. Besides
that, the beach is also good for surfers because the waves are very good. The height
of waves can be 4 – 5 meters with pipeline just like in Hawaii. Even, the
lenght reaches 200 meters. This condition invites surfers from all around the
world to challenge the adrenaline and conquer the high wave of Tanjung Setia
Beach.
To
make the visitors comfortable, the keeper of Tanjung Setia Beach keeps the
beach clean. Even, when you walk on the fine white sand, it feels so smooth. At
the edge of the beach, you can see the stretches of palm trees that make the
condition in this area fresh.
The
best time to visit Tanjung Setia Beach is from June to October. During that time,
the wave of water is high, powerful and strong. Thus, don’t miss to visit the
beach as you come to Lampung. You will never regret to do water activities
because the panorama of the beach is still clean and virgin.
Pictures
taken from www.wanenoor.blogspot.com
