Saturday, January 22, 2011

Banyuwedang Hot Spring

Banyuwedang Hot Water comes from the hot springs which emerge at the beach. Usually the hot springs in the mountains at high altitudes, but not with this hot spring. Banyu wedang hot springs located on the beach. Quite uniqueSenyum sambil berkedip. This hot water is under water at high tide. It is the largest source of hot water, safety of concrete buildings made in the form of a circle that serves as a dike, so that the hot water at high tide is not mixed with seawater. This hot water contains sulfur with an average temperature of 40 degrees Celsius.

Because of the relatively high sulfur content, hot water is believed to be widespread even to the island of Java, because hot water can cure some diseases especially skin diseases. Not surprising that many people who come to this place with the hope the disease can be cured. The beach where there are hot springs are covered with mangrove plants that prevent abrasion coast. It could be argued Bayuwedang beach is free from abrasion.

The existence of the bay and some surrounding white sand adds tourism assets . Banyuwedang Hot Water is located in the Village Pejarakan District Gerokgak 60 km from the town of Singaraja, lane boundary area of West Bali National Park. Hot Water Banyuwedang including on the National Park area, while in the north is the area of Batu Ampar consisting of calcareous soil. Batu Ampar this region by the Buleleng regency levels have been planned as a new tourist area, given the potential for a big attraction, such as the Marine Park around the Menjangan island.

The road to the Banyuwedang hot water from the highway Singaraja-Gilimanuk are fastened, as well as parking facilities have been built. In the hot springs built a building with some enclosed bathroom. The number of tourists visiting the banyuwedang hot spring is high compared with foreign nationals. Visitors who come mostly for the purpose of health treatment. Mostly visitor from the island of Java, mostly from Banyuwangi region.

The existence of hot springs that contain sulfur which is located at the seaside is supported by a sparsely populated area that can be created quiet atmosphere, causing the Local Government of the Province of Bali will develop this area as an area of Tourism for Health, or commonly called "Health Tourism".

Banyuwedang Hot spring

Monday, January 17, 2011

Waterfalls Selogiri Banyuwangi

Enjoy the views of the Selogiri waterfall that is still natural, with thick forest surrounding.

Selogiri waterfall is located approximately 13 km to the north of the town of Banyuwangi. This tourist area in the administrative area Kalipuro District.

Selogiri waterfall

Friday, January 14, 2011

Sukomade Beach natural sea turtle breeding

Distance Sukomade Beach approximately 97 km southwest from the town of Banyuwangi. Sukomade Beach is a quiet and beautiful beach. In the beginning was discovered by the Dutch in 1927. Rubber, coffee and cocoa plantations planted in the ground area of 1200 hectares.

Sukomade Beach

Sukomade is a natural protected forest in East Java, related to sea turtle breeding. Night trip to the beach Sukomade is unforgettable.

The visitors are guided by an experienced ranger guides to see the sea turtle that landed on shore and lay their eggs in beach sand.

Female sea turtles usually lay their eggs up to hundreds of laid in the sand on the beach. Female sea turtle usually start landing on the beach at 07.30 tonight and return to the sea at night at 12.00. November until March is sea turtle nesting season.

Road to Sukamade are very challenging to be explored. Along the way to visit this place, visitors can stop at the beach Rajegwesi. Do not also miss the Green Bay, a green bay with beautiful cliffs around. Gallivant in the early morning to see the animals that graze in the meadow was also impressive.

These places is an unspoiled place that you need to know on the eastern tip of Java island. To go there, you can use public transport or private. but keep in mind the hilly terrain are required to adjust your vehicle type.

From  the city of Banyuwangi to City Pesanggaran (60 km) and then proceed to Sarongan (20 km) by public transport or truck. Sarongan-Rajegwesi-Sukomade (17 km). Available Cottage and Camping Ground to stay for tourists.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Plengkung Beach is a Paradise for Surfers

Plengkung Beach or known by foreign tourists under the name G-Land is a paradise for professional surfers from domestic or foreign. The letter G comes from the word Grajagan, the name of a bay which has big waves.

Plengkung beach

Most of the surfers from Bali, via Banyuwangi directly to G-Land or to Grajagan, then rent a boat to the beach Plengkung. To stay available Cottage and Jungle camp near the beach for visitors.

G-Land is surrounded by tropical rain forests are still natural. May to October is the best month to surf. G-Land offers surf sports most favored by pesurfer and are advised only for professional surfers because the waves that can reach 5 (five)meters.

How to Achieve Beach Plengkung or G-Land?
Plengkung Beach is located on the southern coast of Banyuwangi, the eastern tip of East Java. The visitors can reach this beach by two lines, land or land and sea.
Through the Land the route is Banyuwangi-Kalipahit (59 km) ride Bus, Kalipahit-Pasaranyar (3 km) with a motorcycle taxi or rent a car, Pasaranyar Trianggulasi-Pancur (15 km), Pancur-Plengkung (9 km) with a Special Car.
Through the Land-Sea the route is Banyuwangi-Benculuk (35 km) ride bus or other public vehicle, Benculuk-Grajagan (18 km) and Grajagan Plengkung with Speed Boat.

plengkung surfers

Both point toward Plengkung are all no problem. If visitors choose through Grajagan Grajagan available lodging on the beach, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful beach before heading off to the beach Grajagan Plengkung.

come and enjoy its natural beauty paradise beach.