7 Recommendations for Beach Tourism in Malang during the Nataru Holiday

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YOGYAKARTA - The beach in Malang has always been the main destination for tourists during the holidays, including Christmas and New Year holidays (Nataru). This area is no less beautiful than other coastal areas. In fact, some beaches in Malang are said to be similar to Bali to Raja Ampat.

The majority of beaches in Malang are located in the southern region which borders directly with the Indian Ocean. If drawn geographically, the line of beaches is parallel to the coastline in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). It is not surprising that the panorama of beaches in Malang is so stunning.

7 Recommendations for Beach Tourism in Malang

Summarized from various sources, the following are seven beaches in Malang that can be used as tourist destinations during the nataru holiday.

Sendang Biru Beach

The first recommendation for a beach in Malang is Sendang Biru beach. This tourist attraction is the right choice for seafood lovers.

In this area, local fishermen sell various types of fresh fish that can be processed directly while enjoying the evening atmosphere.

Sendang Biru Beach is directly opposite Sempu Island and is only separated by the narrow Sempu Strait. Therefore, this beach is often the entrance to Sempu Island which is a nature reserve area.

Sendang Biru Beach is located in Sendangbiru Village, Tambakrejo Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency.

Three Color Beach

Three Color Beach is famous for its gradation of sea water colors consisting of blue, green, and reddish brown. The combination of colors creates a very attractive view.

This color gradation is believed to occur due to the refraction of sunlight and the presence of plankton vegetation.

Tiga Warna Beach is a conservation area that includes mangroves, coral reefs, and protected forests. Its relatively calm waves allow visitors to do snorkeling activities.

This beach is located in the Sendang Biru area, Sumbermanjing, Malang.

Balekambang Beach

Balekambang Beach is one of the most popular beach destinations in Malang. The distinctive feature of this beach is the existence of Pura Amertha Jati which stands on a coral island, so it is often compared to Tanah Lot in Bali.

The coral island is known as Ismoyo Island and can be accessed via a bridge about 70 meters long.

Balekambang Beach is located in Srigonco Village, Bantur District, Malang Regency, which is about 58 km from Malang City with a travel time of approximately one hour and 48 minutes using a private vehicle.

Ngantep Beach

Located about 6.6 km or 16 minutes away from Balekambang Beach, Ngantep Beach offers a still natural atmosphere. The waves are quite big, so visitors are not recommended to swim.

This beach is surrounded by coral cliffs about 50 meters high that are overgrown with trees. Tourists can enjoy the sea panorama from the top of the cliff, although they have to pass through a fairly challenging climbing path.

Batu Bengkung Beach

The next recommendation for a beach in Malang is Bengkung Beach. Its location is to the east of Ngantep Beach.

The geographical character of this beach is similar to Ngantep Beach, which is surrounded by large coral rocks.

The waves are relatively strong so it is not recommended to swim in the open sea. However, visitors can still play in the natural pool about 1.5 meters deep on the beach. This pool is formed by the impact of waves during high tide and will dry up when the sea water recedes.

Batu Bengkung Beach is located in Gajahrejo Village, Gedangan District, Malang Regency.

Bajulmati Beach

The name of Bajulmati Beach comes from the Javanese language, "bajul" which means crocodile. It is said, when it was first discovered, there was a crocodile carcass in this coastal area.

The location is only about 4 km from Batu Bengkung Beach. Bajulmati Beach is known to have a long coastline, suitable for various tourist activities on the beach. This beach is also surrounded by coral cliffs with clean sand.

Bajulmati Beach is located in Gajahrejo Village, Gedangan District, Malang Regency.

Ungapan Beach

Another recommendation for beach tourism in Malang is Bajulmati Beach, there is Ungapan Beach which has a number of small coral islands off the coast. The existence of these islands adds to the beauty of the sea panorama.

Ungapan Beach is also known as a favorite location for camping. There is a special area called Ungapan Beach Campsite, where tourists can spend the night using tents. This beach is located in Gajahrejo Village, Gedangan District, Malang Regency.

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