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Indonesia is a country with the [[List_of_countries_by_length_of_coastline|fourth longest coastline]] in the world. With approximately [[List of islands of Indonesia|17,508 islands]],<ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/asia/regional-cooperation/support-regional-integration/asem/documents/10.03.10_info_on_indonesia_finale_en.pdf Information on Indonesia]. ASEM Development conference II: Towards an Asia-Europe partnership for sustainable development. 26–27 May 2010, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. ec.europa.eu</ref> Indonesia contains a large variety of beaches. Beaches in Indonesia are characterized with its rich cultural value, rich geological history, and abundant marine biodiversity. |
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Indonesia is a country with the [[List of countries by length of coastline|fourth longest coastline]] in the world. With rich geological history and many of the area under developed, Indonesia contains a rich variety of pristine beaches valued for their untouched beauty and preserved nature, and some of the well-developed beaches popular for its luxury resorts. |
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Religious beach processions and architecture are abundant in some beaches of Indonesia. Temples are erected on the coastal area of Bali, [[Lombok]], and [[East Java]] to appease the god or goddess of the Sea. Some beaches in the southern coast of Java are considered sacred as they are strongly associated with the sacred figure of [[Nyai Roro Kidul]], Queen of the Southern Sea of Java. In the folklore of the area, it is believed that people should not wear green clothes because the color is sacred to her and wearing one may induce her wrath and cause the person to drown into her sea. Sacred rituals are enacted on beaches such as [[Parangtritis]], [[Pangandaran]], [[Karang Bolong]], [[Ngliyep]], [[Puger]], and [[Banyuwangi]].<ref>Legend of Borobudur, pp 114: Dr. C.W. Wormser - Het Hooge Heiligdom - Uitgeverij W. Van Hoeve Deventer, N.V. Maatschappij Vorkink Bandoeng</ref><ref>Robson, Stuart. The Kraton, KITLV Press 2003, Leiden Nederland, ISBN 90-6718-131-5</ref> |
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Below is a list of notable Indonesian beaches. The list is sorted by [[Provinces of Indonesia|provinces]] roughly from the west to the east. |
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Indonesia is located on the edges of the [[Pacific plate|Pacific]], [[Eurasian plate|Eurasian]], and [[Australian plate|Australian]] [[tectonic plate]]s, makes it the site of numerous [[List of volcanoes in Indonesia|volcanoes]] and frequent earthquakes. This mix of geological phenomena produce variation in beaches form. The black-sanded beaches, such as those of the northern Bali, are associated with the nearby volcanoes. Granite beaches, such as those in [[Bangka-Belitung]], are associated with the ancient Granite Belt formation on the western side of Indonesia. White beaches are associated with coral reefs, while some beaches on the western Java contain large chunks of coral swept out by the tsunami associated with the explosion of [[Krakatau]]. |
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Strong [[ocean current]]s, deep [[Oceanic trench|sea trench]]es and [[seamount]]s, combined with active [[volcanic island]]s, result in complex [[oceanographic]] features. This contributes to the rich [[marine biodiversity]] of some seas in Indonesia and many beaches in Indonesia are also prime [[snorkeling]] sites. The Indian Ocean coasts of Indonesia are also affected by the large waves and some of these beaches are prime surfing locations. |
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Below is a list of notable Indonesian beaches. The list is sorted by [[Provinces of Indonesia|provinces]] roughly from the west to the east. |
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==[[Aceh]]== |
==[[Aceh]]== |
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[[File:Lhok Nga Beach.jpg|thumb|right|Lhok Nga Beach, one year after the tsunami.]] |
[[File:Lhok Nga Beach.jpg|thumb|right|Lhok Nga Beach, one year after the tsunami.]] |
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The beaches of [[Aceh]] are famous for its pristine beauty. Owing to its strategic location, some beaches to the north contain concrete sea bunkers remnants of the [[World War II]]. |
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*Lhok Nga Beach |
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*Pulau Weh Beach |
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On December 26, 2004, the western coastal areas of Aceh were hit by the [[tsunami]]. Many of the pristine beaches and coral reefs are seriously devastated.<ref>For details of the impact of the tsunami in Aceh, see Jayasuriya, Sisira and Peter McCawley in collaboration with Bhanupong Nidhiprabha, Budy P. Resosudarmo and Dushni Weerakoon, [http://www.adbi.org/book/2010/12/17/4252.asian.tsunami.aid.reconstruction/ ''The Asian Tsunami: Aid and Reconstruction after a Disaster''], Cheltenham UK and Northampton MA USA: Edward Elgar and Asian Development Bank Institute, 2010.</ref> |
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The Indian Ocean beach of [[Aceh]] |
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*Kasih Beach, [[Weh Island]] |
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*Lhok Nga Beach |
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*Ujung Batee Beach |
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==North Sumatra== |
==North Sumatra== |
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Notable beaches of [[North Sumatra]] are located off coast on the island of [[Nias]], an internationally famous surfing destination. |
Notable beaches of [[North Sumatra]] are located off coast on the island of [[Nias]], an internationally famous surfing destination. |
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*Cermin Beach, [[Sergai Regency|Sergai]] |
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*Sorake Beach, [[South Nias Regency|South Nias]] |
*Sorake Beach, [[South Nias Regency|South Nias]] |
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==Riau Islands== |
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The archipelago of [[Riau Islands Province]], being insular in character, contains many beaches. The most notable of these are located in [[Bintan Island]], the largest island in the province. [[Bintan Resorts]] contains beach-front International hotels and resorts. Many of the resorts are Singaporean owned and the island is marketed to Singaporeans for whom Bintan is a short ferry trip away. Hotels and shops are priced in Singapore or US dollars. Indonesian government is promoting Bintan as the next best tourist destination after [[Bali]].<ref name= Berkmoes>{{Cite book|last= Berkmoes|first= Ryan Ver|title= Lonely Planet Indonesia|pages=455–456|accessdate=2010-06-16|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=4GMBFsaFNN4C&pg=PA455&dq=Beaches+in+Bintan&hl=en&ei=LscYTOSKG8G2rAfzrP2ZCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEoQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Beaches%20in%20Bintan&f=false|publisher= Lonely Planet|year= 2010|isbn=1-74104-830-3}}</ref> |
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[[File:Local fishermen at Padang Beach.jpg|thumb|right|Padang Beach]] |
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==West Sumatra== |
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[[West Sumatra]] contains many beaches that are very popular with the tourists. |
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*Air Manih Beach, Padang |
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*Padang Beach, [[Padang]] |
*Padang Beach, [[Padang]] |
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*Pantai Air Manis, Padang |
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==Bangka-Belitung Islands== |
==Bangka-Belitung Islands== |
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[[File:Pantai Parai Tenggiri Bangka.jpg|thumb|right|Parai Tenggiri Beach of Bangka Island.]] |
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[[Bangka-Belitung Islands]] are known for their white sanded beaches with clear blue water. Some of the famous beach in [[Belitung]] contains granite rocks that become the identity of the beaches in the island. In some area of the islands, small sandbars appear during low tides. |
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[[Bangka-Belitung Islands]] are known for their white sanded beaches with clear blue water and granite rocks. In some area of the islands, small sandbars appear during low tides. |
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*Parai Tenggiri Beach, [[Bangka]] |
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*Penyusuk Beach, [[Bangka]] |
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*Tanjung Kelayang Beach |
*Tanjung Kelayang Beach |
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*Tanjung Tinggi Beach |
*Tanjung Tinggi Beach |
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==Bengkulu== |
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The beaches of [[Bengkulu]] are located to the west of the province, facing the [[Indian Ocean]]. |
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*Pantai Panjang, [[Bengkulu (City)|Bengkulu]] |
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==Lampung== |
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The beaches of [[Lampung]] are located to the east, west, and south of the province. The beaches of the southeast coast in the [[Sunda Strait]] were affected by the historical volcano blast of [[Krakatau]] in 1883. |
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*Mutun Beach |
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*Tangkil Beach |
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==Banten== |
==Banten== |
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[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Groot brok koraal uit zee dat bij Anjer op land is geworpen na de uitbarsting van de Krakatau in 1883. TMnr 60005541.jpg|thumb|right|Large block of coral washed by the tsunami to the beach of Anyer after the Krakatau explosion in 1883.]] |
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[[File:Banten-indonesia-caritabeach-jetski.jpg|thumb|right|Carita Beach]] |
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Beaches in [[Banten]] are mostly located to the west of the province. The beaches are probably best known for its historic association with the eruption of [[Krakatau]] in 1883, which caused a tsunami that devastates the western coasts of Banten. Monuments (such as a lighthouse in Anyer) are erected by the Dutch to commemorate the victim of the tsunami. |
Beaches in [[Banten]] are mostly located to the west of the province. The beaches are probably best known for its historic association with the eruption of [[Krakatau]] in 1883, which caused a tsunami that devastates the western coasts of Banten. Monuments (such as a lighthouse in Anyer) are erected by the Dutch to commemorate the victim of the tsunami. |
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*Tanjung Lesung Beach, [[Tanjung Lesung]] |
*Tanjung Lesung Beach, [[Tanjung Lesung]] |
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==West Java== |
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[[File:Pantai Samudra Beach Hotel Pelabuhan Ratu.jpg|thumb|right|Samudra Beach Hotel, a famous hotel with one of its room reserved for the queen of the southern sea.]] |
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*Ujung Genteng Beach, [[Sukabumi]] |
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Notable beaches of [[West Java]] are located to the south of the province. Located in the [[Indian Ocean]], the southern beaches have big waves and famous for surfing. |
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The Samudra Beach Hotel, one of the first resort of Indonesia in Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, keeps one of its room, room 308, furnished with green colors as part of the sacred reservation for [[Nyai Roro Kidul]], a sacred figuress believed to be the ruler of the Southern Sea.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.jawakidul.nl/room308.htm| title = Room 308 A room for the Javanese goddess of The South Sea| accessdate = Juli 05 2007| last = Döhne| first = Roy James| publisher = Website Roy James}}</ref> |
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*Pangandaran Beach, [[Pangandaran]]. |
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*Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, [[Pelabuhan Ratu]] |
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*Ujung Genteng Beach, [[Sukabumi Regency]] |
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==Jakarta Special Capital Region== |
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[[File:Festival beach Ancol Jakarta.jpg|thumb|right|Festival Beach in North Jakarta.]] |
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[[Jakarta]], the capital of Indonesia, contains some beach in its northern coast in [[Jakarta Bay]]. The water of Jakarta Bay is relatively polluted, the result of the poor living condition of the majority of people living along the bay, as well as nutrient inputs from agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, and waste water. The pristine beaches of Jakarta are located in [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]], the only regency of [[Jakarta Special Capital Region]]. Being located further away from [[Java]] island, the islands' beach are less effected by pollution coming from the Jakarta Bay. Being a coral island, the beaches of Thousand Islands are white colored. |
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*Festival Beach, [[Ancol]], [[North Jakarta]] |
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*Beaches of the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] |
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==Central Java== |
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[[File:Pantai_Kartini_Jepara.JPG|thumb|right|A giant marine turtle sculpture in Kartini Beach, [[Jepara]].]] |
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Many of the notable beaches of [[Central Java]] are located around [[Jepara]] and the nearby islands of [[Karimun Jawa]]. |
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*Beaches of [[Karimun Jawa]] |
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*Kartini Beach, [[Jepara]] |
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==Yogyakarta (special region)== |
==Yogyakarta (special region)== |
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[[File:Baron_Beach_Gunung_Kidul.jpg|thumb|right|Baron Beach]] |
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Beaches in [[Yogyakarta (special region)|Yogyakarta]] are located to the southern coastal area of the province. Some of the notable beaches are located in the [[Gunung Kidul Regency]], which are karst in nature with its many hills and caves. |
Beaches in [[Yogyakarta (special region)|Yogyakarta]] are located to the southern coastal area of the province. Some of the notable beaches are located in the [[Gunung Kidul Regency]], which are karst in nature with its many hills and caves. |
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Other notable beach is the beaches around [[Parangtritis]]: Parangtritis Beach and Parangkusumo Beach. The sacred Parangkusumo beach is considered as the place where [[Senopati|Panembahan Senopati]] sought the support of the goddess of the Southern Ocean, [[Nyai Roro Kidul]], Queen of the Southern Sea. A procession of the ''labuhan alit'' (giving an offering by throwing out certain things to the sea) is done annually on the beach.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-tourism-object/beach/parangkusumo/ |title=Parangkusumo Beach |author=Yunanto Wiji Utomo |date=2007 |work= |publisher=YogYES.com |accessdate=November 10, 2012}}</ref> |
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*Baron Beach, [[Gunung Kidul Regency|Gunung Kidul]] |
*Baron Beach, [[Gunung Kidul Regency|Gunung Kidul]] |
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*Drini Beach, Gunung Kidul |
*Drini Beach, Gunung Kidul |
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*Kukup Beach, Gunung Kidul |
*Kukup Beach, Gunung Kidul |
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*Parangkusumo Beach, [[Parangtritis]] |
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*Parangtritis Beach, Parangtritis |
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==[[East Java]]== |
==[[East Java]]== |
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[[File:Pura Balekambang.png|thumb|right|A temple at Balekambang Beach.]] |
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*[[Balekembang|Balekambang Beach]], [[Malang]] |
*[[Balekembang|Balekambang Beach]], [[Malang]] |
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*Klayar Beach, [[Pacitan Regency]] |
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*Sendang Biru Beach, Malang |
*Sendang Biru Beach, Malang |
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*Ngliyep Beach, Malang |
*Ngliyep Beach, Malang |
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==Bali== |
==Bali== |
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[[Bali]] contains a rich variety of beaches. The white sand coasts of the island's south is the best known and the most popular, such as [[Kuta]], [[Nusa Dua]], and [[Sanur]]. Some beaches in Bali are privatized, most are located to the far south, such as the hidden shores of Dreamland, Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Bingin. The north and northwestern coast of Bali contains a striking black sanded beach. Bali beaches are famous for its luxury hotels and excellent facilities. |
[[Bali]] contains a rich variety of beaches. The white sand coasts of the island's south is the best known and the most popular, such as [[Kuta]], [[Nusa Dua]], and [[Sanur]]. Some beaches in Bali are privatized, most are located to the far south, such as the hidden shores of Dreamland, Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Bingin. The north and northwestern coast of Bali contains a striking black sanded beach. Bali beaches are famous for its beach temples, luxury hotels and excellent facilities. |
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*Balangan Beach |
*Balangan Beach |
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*Canggu Beach |
*Canggu Beach |
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*Devil's Tear, [[Nusa Lembongan]] |
*Devil's Tear, [[Nusa Lembongan]] |
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*[[Dreamland Beach]] |
*[[Dreamland Beach]] |
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*[[Kuta#Kuta_Beach|Kuta Beach]], Kuta |
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*[[Jimbaran]] |
*[[Jimbaran]] |
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*[[Lovina]] |
*[[Lovina]] |
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*[[Uluwatu]] |
*[[Uluwatu]] |
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==West Nusa Tenggara== |
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Less promoted than the neighboring island of [[Bali]], the beaches of the islands of [[West Nusa Tenggara]] province are considered more pristine but equally beautiful. The islands are a popular destination for Western tourists looking for a remote island experience. |
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*Beaches of [[Gili Islands]] |
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*Mawun Beach, [[Lombok]] |
*Mawun Beach, [[Lombok]] |
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*Senggigi Beach, [[Lombok]] |
*[[Senggigi Beach]], [[Lombok]] |
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==East Nusa Tenggara== |
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[[East Nusa Tenggara]] is the southernmost province of Indonesia. The province consists of many small islands, often divided by deep oceanic trenches. The relatively isolated position of these islands of the southern part of the [[Lesser Sunda Islands]] means that the evolution of life is localized. The most famous of the islands is the [[Komodo (island)|Komodo Island]], the only island of the [[Komodo dragon]]. Climate on this part of Indonesia is the driest climate in Indonesia. This combination of effects create a rare form of beaches in Indonesia: a relatively dry beach surrounded with endemic plants or dry cliffs. |
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*Lasiana Beach, [[Kupang]] |
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*Pink Beach, [[Komodo (island)]], reputedly one of only seven pink beaches in the world.<ref>[http://famoustourisms.com/2011/05/enjoy-the-exotic-pink-beach-at-komodo-dragon-island/ Exotic Pink Beach at Komodo Dragon Island]</ref> The sand appears pink because it is a mixture of white sand and red sand, formed from pieces of [[Foraminifera]]. |
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==[[East Kalimantan]]== |
==[[East Kalimantan]]== |
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*Manggar Sagara Sari Beach, [[Balikpapan]] |
*Manggar Sagara Sari Beach, [[Balikpapan]] |
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==North Sulawesi== |
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[[File:Souvenir market Liang Beach Bunaken.JPG|thumb|right|Souvenir market in Bunaken Island.]] |
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The beaches of [[North Sulawesi]] are known for its high level of biodiversity affected by the oceanic currents around the province. As a result, the beaches of North Sulawesi are famous for scuba diving. |
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*Beaches of [[Bunaken Island]] |
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==Southeast Sulawesi== |
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The beaches of [[Southeast Sulawesi]] are well known for its marine biodiversity and are famous for scuba diving. |
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*Nirwana Beach, [[Bau-Bau]] |
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==South Sulawesi== |
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[[File:Tanjung Bira Sulawesi Selatan.jpg|thumb|right|Tanjung Bira Beach]] |
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The beaches of [[South Sulawesi]] are well known for its marine biodiversity and are famous for scuba diving. |
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*Losari Beach, [[Makassar, South Sulawesi|Makassar]] |
*Losari Beach, [[Makassar, South Sulawesi|Makassar]] |
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*Tanjung Bira Beach, [[Bulukemba Regency]] |
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==North Maluku== |
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[[North Maluku]] beaches are well-known for its white sand and calm blue water. |
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*Ora Beach, Saleman, [[North Ceram]]. |
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*Sulamadaha Beach, [[Ternate]] |
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==Maluku== |
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[[Maluku]] beaches are well-known for its white sand and calm blue water. Most of the beaches are pristine in nature but with lack of facilities. |
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*Debut Beach |
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*Namalatu Beach, [[Ambon, Maluku|Ambon]] |
*Namalatu Beach, [[Ambon, Maluku|Ambon]] |
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*Natsepa Beach, Ambon |
*Natsepa Beach, Ambon |
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*Ohoidertawun Beach, Ohoidertawun |
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*Santai Beach, Ambon |
*Santai Beach, Ambon |
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==Papua== |
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The pristine beaches of [[Papua Province|Papua]] are largely unexplored. Below are some of the more notable beaches of Papua. |
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*[[Amban Beach]], [[Amban]] |
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*Amay Beach |
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*[[Amban Beach]], [[Amban]] |
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*Holtekamp Beach |
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*Korem Beach, [[Biak]] |
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*Tanjung Ria Beach, [[Jayapura]] |
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*Warsa Beach, [[Biak]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.pantai.org/ Wisata Pantai Indonesia] |
*[http://www.pantai.org/ Wisata Pantai Indonesia] |
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Revision as of 10:24, 28 November 2012
Indonesia is a country with the fourth longest coastline in the world. With approximately 17,508 islands,[1] Indonesia contains a large variety of beaches. Beaches in Indonesia are characterized with its rich cultural value, rich geological history, and abundant marine biodiversity.
Religious beach processions and architecture are abundant in some beaches of Indonesia. Temples are erected on the coastal area of Bali, Lombok, and East Java to appease the god or goddess of the Sea. Some beaches in the southern coast of Java are considered sacred as they are strongly associated with the sacred figure of Nyai Roro Kidul, Queen of the Southern Sea of Java. In the folklore of the area, it is believed that people should not wear green clothes because the color is sacred to her and wearing one may induce her wrath and cause the person to drown into her sea. Sacred rituals are enacted on beaches such as Parangtritis, Pangandaran, Karang Bolong, Ngliyep, Puger, and Banyuwangi.[2][3]
Indonesia is located on the edges of the Pacific, Eurasian, and Australian tectonic plates, makes it the site of numerous volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. This mix of geological phenomena produce variation in beaches form. The black-sanded beaches, such as those of the northern Bali, are associated with the nearby volcanoes. Granite beaches, such as those in Bangka-Belitung, are associated with the ancient Granite Belt formation on the western side of Indonesia. White beaches are associated with coral reefs, while some beaches on the western Java contain large chunks of coral swept out by the tsunami associated with the explosion of Krakatau.
Strong ocean currents, deep sea trenches and seamounts, combined with active volcanic islands, result in complex oceanographic features. This contributes to the rich marine biodiversity of some seas in Indonesia and many beaches in Indonesia are also prime snorkeling sites. The Indian Ocean coasts of Indonesia are also affected by the large waves and some of these beaches are prime surfing locations.
Below is a list of notable Indonesian beaches. The list is sorted by provinces roughly from the west to the east.
The beaches of Aceh are famous for its pristine beauty. Owing to its strategic location, some beaches to the north contain concrete sea bunkers remnants of the World War II.
On December 26, 2004, the western coastal areas of Aceh were hit by the tsunami. Many of the pristine beaches and coral reefs are seriously devastated.[4] The Indian Ocean beach of Aceh
- Kasih Beach, Weh Island
- Lhok Nga Beach
- Ujung Batee Beach
North Sumatra
Notable beaches of North Sumatra are located off coast on the island of Nias, an internationally famous surfing destination.
- Cermin Beach, Sergai
- Sorake Beach, South Nias
Riau Islands
The archipelago of Riau Islands Province, being insular in character, contains many beaches. The most notable of these are located in Bintan Island, the largest island in the province. Bintan Resorts contains beach-front International hotels and resorts. Many of the resorts are Singaporean owned and the island is marketed to Singaporeans for whom Bintan is a short ferry trip away. Hotels and shops are priced in Singapore or US dollars. Indonesian government is promoting Bintan as the next best tourist destination after Bali.[5]
West Sumatra
West Sumatra contains many beaches that are very popular with the tourists.
- Air Manih Beach, Padang
- Padang Beach, Padang
Bangka-Belitung Islands
Bangka-Belitung Islands are known for their white sanded beaches with clear blue water and granite rocks. In some area of the islands, small sandbars appear during low tides.
Bengkulu
The beaches of Bengkulu are located to the west of the province, facing the Indian Ocean.
- Pantai Panjang, Bengkulu
Lampung
The beaches of Lampung are located to the east, west, and south of the province. The beaches of the southeast coast in the Sunda Strait were affected by the historical volcano blast of Krakatau in 1883.
- Mutun Beach
- Tangkil Beach
Banten
Beaches in Banten are mostly located to the west of the province. The beaches are probably best known for its historic association with the eruption of Krakatau in 1883, which caused a tsunami that devastates the western coasts of Banten. Monuments (such as a lighthouse in Anyer) are erected by the Dutch to commemorate the victim of the tsunami.
To the southwest of the province, the beach merges with the Ujung Kulon National Park. In this area, the beach contains rich marine biodiversity and are popular diving spot.
- Anyer Beach, Anyer
- Carita Beach, Pandeglang
- Karang Bolong Beach
- Tanjung Lesung Beach, Tanjung Lesung
West Java
Notable beaches of West Java are located to the south of the province. Located in the Indian Ocean, the southern beaches have big waves and famous for surfing.
The Samudra Beach Hotel, one of the first resort of Indonesia in Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, keeps one of its room, room 308, furnished with green colors as part of the sacred reservation for Nyai Roro Kidul, a sacred figuress believed to be the ruler of the Southern Sea.[6]
- Pangandaran Beach, Pangandaran.
- Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, Pelabuhan Ratu
- Ujung Genteng Beach, Sukabumi Regency
Jakarta Special Capital Region
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, contains some beach in its northern coast in Jakarta Bay. The water of Jakarta Bay is relatively polluted, the result of the poor living condition of the majority of people living along the bay, as well as nutrient inputs from agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, and waste water. The pristine beaches of Jakarta are located in Thousand Islands, the only regency of Jakarta Special Capital Region. Being located further away from Java island, the islands' beach are less effected by pollution coming from the Jakarta Bay. Being a coral island, the beaches of Thousand Islands are white colored.
- Festival Beach, Ancol, North Jakarta
- Beaches of the Thousand Islands
Central Java
Many of the notable beaches of Central Java are located around Jepara and the nearby islands of Karimun Jawa.
- Beaches of Karimun Jawa
- Kartini Beach, Jepara
Yogyakarta (special region)
Beaches in Yogyakarta are located to the southern coastal area of the province. Some of the notable beaches are located in the Gunung Kidul Regency, which are karst in nature with its many hills and caves.
Other notable beach is the beaches around Parangtritis: Parangtritis Beach and Parangkusumo Beach. The sacred Parangkusumo beach is considered as the place where Panembahan Senopati sought the support of the goddess of the Southern Ocean, Nyai Roro Kidul, Queen of the Southern Sea. A procession of the labuhan alit (giving an offering by throwing out certain things to the sea) is done annually on the beach.[7]
- Baron Beach, Gunung Kidul
- Drini Beach, Gunung Kidul
- Kukup Beach, Gunung Kidul
- Parangkusumo Beach, Parangtritis
- Parangtritis Beach, Parangtritis
- Balekambang Beach, Malang
- Klayar Beach, Pacitan Regency
- Sendang Biru Beach, Malang
- Ngliyep Beach, Malang
- Plengkung Beach, Banyuwangi
- Tamban Beach, Malang
Bali
Bali contains a rich variety of beaches. The white sand coasts of the island's south is the best known and the most popular, such as Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Sanur. Some beaches in Bali are privatized, most are located to the far south, such as the hidden shores of Dreamland, Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Bingin. The north and northwestern coast of Bali contains a striking black sanded beach. Bali beaches are famous for its beach temples, luxury hotels and excellent facilities.
- Balangan Beach
- Canggu Beach
- Crystal Bay Beach, Nusa Lembongan
- Devil's Tear, Nusa Lembongan
- Dreamland Beach
- Kuta Beach, Kuta
- Jimbaran
- Lovina
- Legian
- Mushroom Bay Beach, Nusa Lembongan
- Nusa Dua
- Nusa Penida Beach
- Sanur
- Seminyak
- Suluban Beach
- Uluwatu
West Nusa Tenggara
Less promoted than the neighboring island of Bali, the beaches of the islands of West Nusa Tenggara province are considered more pristine but equally beautiful. The islands are a popular destination for Western tourists looking for a remote island experience.
- Beaches of Gili Islands
- Mawun Beach, Lombok
- Senggigi Beach, Lombok
East Nusa Tenggara
East Nusa Tenggara is the southernmost province of Indonesia. The province consists of many small islands, often divided by deep oceanic trenches. The relatively isolated position of these islands of the southern part of the Lesser Sunda Islands means that the evolution of life is localized. The most famous of the islands is the Komodo Island, the only island of the Komodo dragon. Climate on this part of Indonesia is the driest climate in Indonesia. This combination of effects create a rare form of beaches in Indonesia: a relatively dry beach surrounded with endemic plants or dry cliffs.
- Lasiana Beach, Kupang
- Pink Beach, Komodo (island), reputedly one of only seven pink beaches in the world.[8] The sand appears pink because it is a mixture of white sand and red sand, formed from pieces of Foraminifera.
- Manggar Sagara Sari Beach, Balikpapan
North Sulawesi
The beaches of North Sulawesi are known for its high level of biodiversity affected by the oceanic currents around the province. As a result, the beaches of North Sulawesi are famous for scuba diving.
- Beaches of Bunaken Island
Southeast Sulawesi
The beaches of Southeast Sulawesi are well known for its marine biodiversity and are famous for scuba diving.
- Nirwana Beach, Bau-Bau
South Sulawesi
The beaches of South Sulawesi are well known for its marine biodiversity and are famous for scuba diving.
- Losari Beach, Makassar
- Tanjung Bira Beach, Bulukemba Regency
North Maluku
North Maluku beaches are well-known for its white sand and calm blue water.
- Ora Beach, Saleman, North Ceram.
- Sulamadaha Beach, Ternate
Maluku
Maluku beaches are well-known for its white sand and calm blue water. Most of the beaches are pristine in nature but with lack of facilities.
- Debut Beach
- Namalatu Beach, Ambon
- Natsepa Beach, Ambon
- Ohoidertawun Beach, Ohoidertawun
- Santai Beach, Ambon
Papua
The pristine beaches of Papua are largely unexplored. Below are some of the more notable beaches of Papua.
- Amay Beach
- Amban Beach, Amban
- Holtekamp Beach
- Korem Beach, Biak
- Tanjung Ria Beach, Jayapura
- Warsa Beach, Biak
References
- ^ Information on Indonesia. ASEM Development conference II: Towards an Asia-Europe partnership for sustainable development. 26–27 May 2010, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. ec.europa.eu
- ^ Legend of Borobudur, pp 114: Dr. C.W. Wormser - Het Hooge Heiligdom - Uitgeverij W. Van Hoeve Deventer, N.V. Maatschappij Vorkink Bandoeng
- ^ Robson, Stuart. The Kraton, KITLV Press 2003, Leiden Nederland, ISBN 90-6718-131-5
- ^ For details of the impact of the tsunami in Aceh, see Jayasuriya, Sisira and Peter McCawley in collaboration with Bhanupong Nidhiprabha, Budy P. Resosudarmo and Dushni Weerakoon, The Asian Tsunami: Aid and Reconstruction after a Disaster, Cheltenham UK and Northampton MA USA: Edward Elgar and Asian Development Bank Institute, 2010.
- ^ Berkmoes, Ryan Ver (2010). Lonely Planet Indonesia. Lonely Planet. pp. 455–456. ISBN 1-74104-830-3. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ Döhne, Roy James. "Room 308 A room for the Javanese goddess of The South Sea". Website Roy James. Retrieved Juli 05 2007.
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- ^ Exotic Pink Beach at Komodo Dragon Island