PANGANDARAN

Pangandaran belle of the beach

Pangandaran is one tourist destination in West Java which most attracted the attention of domestic and foreign tourists. Located on the southern coast of West Java peninsula about 91 km from Kudat, Pangandaran offers black and white sand beach, calm waves and the sunset is spectacular. The resort overlooks the Indian Ocean, located 223 km from Bandung and 400 km from Jakarta, and is located halfway between Bandung and Yogyakarta.
Attraction which is the belle of the beach in West Java is located in the village of Pangandaran District Pananjung a distance of ± 92 km south of the town of Kudat, has various features such as:


Can see the sunrise and sunsets from the same place

• Sloping beach with clear water and the distance between the highs and the lows are relatively long, thus    allowing us to swim safely
• There is a beach with white sand
• Available rescuers beach resort
• Smooth paved road to the environment
• Adequate street lighting

There is a marine park with fish and marine life is fascinating.


Given faktok-supporting factors above, then the tourists who come in Pangandaran can perform a wide range of activities: swimming, yachting, fishing, traveling by bicycle, the sailing, jet skiing and others.


The traditional ceremony included here is a basic need of the Sea, the ceremony is performed fishermen in Pangandaran as a manifestation of their gratitude to the Almighty God's mercy by releasing an offering to the open sea. The event is usually held in each month of Muharram, to take place on the East Coast Pangandaran.
International tourism event ever held here was the International Kite Festival (Pangandaran International Kite Festival) with a range of supporting activities that we can see in every month of June or July.




This beautiful peninsula once known only as a small fishing town, where fishermen go in the morning and returning in the afternoon with a fish. When the fishermen arrived, all the locals will help them bring the fish to shore. This activity can still be seen today, you too can participate and feel the sensation of a heavy pull fishing nets to shore.


Pananjung beach, located in the western part of the peninsula, is an ideal place for family tourism. Here, the waves were relatively quiet, so you and your family can swim. You can also bask in the sun or just enjoy the breathtaking panorama. Around the coast is a hill forest which is also a nature reserve. This forest is home to many monkeys, deer, buffalo and other exotic animals. There are also a number of natural caves and man-made caves, some built by the Japanese during World War II as a bunker defense. At the top of the hill there is a beautiful waterfall where the water flows directly into the sea. To reach this waterfall, you have to walk, but do not worry, all the way you will be pampered with an amazing view.
East Coast is a paradise for the Seafood enthusiast. Here, you can try on a lot of processed sea food restaurants and stalls offering fresh fish, squid, crab, shrimp, etc., are displayed in the window of their restaurant. In the southern part there is a fresh fish market where you can buy fresh fish directly from fishermen. East Coast is home to Jet Ski and Banana Boat which of course is the best way to release stress and refresh your mood.