Banten Province becomes famous for its long coast line; thus you can find some marine tourist destinations there. Anyer and Carita beaches are the two most favourite places during holidays for those who love spending leisure time in the beach.
Another enchanting beach in Banten Province is Tanjung Lesung Beach. The name “Tanjung Lesung” is taken from the location where the beach is located; shoving
to the Sunda Strait. The beach looks like lesung, a local word for saying a traditional agricultural property to pulverize rice.
Tanjung Lesung Beach is located in the west of Pandenglang District, Banten Province. This 150-ha-beach was officially open for public visit in January 1998. The Banten Provincial Government has committed to develop Tanjung Lesung Beach into a worth visiting marine tourist destination in Indonesia. Numerous supporting facilities have been provided for the visitors; thus improves your holiday’s comfort.
Distinctive Features. Magnificent scenery can be found in Tanjung Lesung Beach. Grainy white sand spreads along the seashore, which is measured approximately 15 km in length. Since the seashore of Tanjung Lesung Beach is quite large, thus enables you to have many activities such as playing beach football, beach volley, and even sunbathing.
The geographic position of Tanjung Lesung Beach does not directly face to the ocean, so the wind blows slowly. The beach is the heaven for the number of fish; hence fishing is an interesting activity there. Besides, you may also swim, ride Jet Ski and rent a boat to sail across the sea.
The beauty of underwater scenery will surely lure you to diving as well as snorkelling. A place for renting dive equipments is available around. If you are interested in observing coral reef under the sea, you can take a visit to the marine conservation that is built on the middle of the sea.
There you can take the learning of how to transplantation the coral reef under the sea. While enjoying the turquoise scenery beneath the existing shelters, you can also enjoy picturesque sunset and sunrise. Indeed, it will be the unforgettable experience ever. If you want to acquaint with the local people settling surround the beach, you can take a village tour.
The local people earn their living from making unique handicrafts typically Banten
Province; such as rhinoceros statues and sirih drinking. Likewise, you can observe the fisherman’s daily activities at Cipanon Village, and take a visit to Liwangan Island. To reach Liwangan Island, you can take speedboat with approximately 35 minutes trip. Based on the local people, the island is believe to be occupied only by a couple. This 50-ha-island offers the beauty of the Sunda Strait scenery where Anak Krakatoa Volcano stands firmly.
Tanjung Lesung Beach is situated at Tanjung Jaya Village, Panimbang Sub-district, Pandeglang District, Banten Province, Indonesia. The location is about 160 kilometres away from Jakarta. Departing from Jakarta, two routes are available to reach the location.
The first route passes by Serang Timur gate, soon after you enter Jakarta–Merak highway. Then, continue the trip to Labuan Sub-district, Pandenglang District, and you will arrive at Tanjung Lesung Beach. The second route passes by Cilegon Barat gate. You will pass by Anyer–Carita beaches to reach Labuan Sub-district, Pandenglang District; then you will arrive at Tanjung Lesung Beach. I
t takes approximately two half to three hours by either private cars or public transport. To make the trip easier, the Banten Provincial Government has provided public transport, usually called DAMRI, to take you to the beach from Serang. It has been used for serving the public since June 2003.
Accommodation and other Facilities. Many facilities have been provided for the visitor. Various types of inn are available on Tanjung Lesung Beach. You can also find resorts, cottages, homestays, villas, and hotels. Restaurants around the beach provide many kinds of food typically Indonesia. A special seafood menu locally called barbeque is offered in Saturday and Sunday.
Other facilities. such as tourist information centre, guides, beach guards, parking areas, playing grounds, sunbathing areas, shelters, souvenir shops, camping grounds, dive equipment rentals, bicycles, traditional boat and speed boats are available there. More ever the beach has been equipped with sophisticated hotspot area.
Another enchanting beach in Banten Province is Tanjung Lesung Beach. The name “Tanjung Lesung” is taken from the location where the beach is located; shoving
to the Sunda Strait. The beach looks like lesung, a local word for saying a traditional agricultural property to pulverize rice.
Tanjung Lesung Beach is located in the west of Pandenglang District, Banten Province. This 150-ha-beach was officially open for public visit in January 1998. The Banten Provincial Government has committed to develop Tanjung Lesung Beach into a worth visiting marine tourist destination in Indonesia. Numerous supporting facilities have been provided for the visitors; thus improves your holiday’s comfort.
Distinctive Features. Magnificent scenery can be found in Tanjung Lesung Beach. Grainy white sand spreads along the seashore, which is measured approximately 15 km in length. Since the seashore of Tanjung Lesung Beach is quite large, thus enables you to have many activities such as playing beach football, beach volley, and even sunbathing.
The geographic position of Tanjung Lesung Beach does not directly face to the ocean, so the wind blows slowly. The beach is the heaven for the number of fish; hence fishing is an interesting activity there. Besides, you may also swim, ride Jet Ski and rent a boat to sail across the sea.
The beauty of underwater scenery will surely lure you to diving as well as snorkelling. A place for renting dive equipments is available around. If you are interested in observing coral reef under the sea, you can take a visit to the marine conservation that is built on the middle of the sea.
There you can take the learning of how to transplantation the coral reef under the sea. While enjoying the turquoise scenery beneath the existing shelters, you can also enjoy picturesque sunset and sunrise. Indeed, it will be the unforgettable experience ever. If you want to acquaint with the local people settling surround the beach, you can take a village tour.
The local people earn their living from making unique handicrafts typically Banten
Province; such as rhinoceros statues and sirih drinking. Likewise, you can observe the fisherman’s daily activities at Cipanon Village, and take a visit to Liwangan Island. To reach Liwangan Island, you can take speedboat with approximately 35 minutes trip. Based on the local people, the island is believe to be occupied only by a couple. This 50-ha-island offers the beauty of the Sunda Strait scenery where Anak Krakatoa Volcano stands firmly.
Tanjung Lesung Beach is situated at Tanjung Jaya Village, Panimbang Sub-district, Pandeglang District, Banten Province, Indonesia. The location is about 160 kilometres away from Jakarta. Departing from Jakarta, two routes are available to reach the location.
The first route passes by Serang Timur gate, soon after you enter Jakarta–Merak highway. Then, continue the trip to Labuan Sub-district, Pandenglang District, and you will arrive at Tanjung Lesung Beach. The second route passes by Cilegon Barat gate. You will pass by Anyer–Carita beaches to reach Labuan Sub-district, Pandenglang District; then you will arrive at Tanjung Lesung Beach. I
t takes approximately two half to three hours by either private cars or public transport. To make the trip easier, the Banten Provincial Government has provided public transport, usually called DAMRI, to take you to the beach from Serang. It has been used for serving the public since June 2003.
Accommodation and other Facilities. Many facilities have been provided for the visitor. Various types of inn are available on Tanjung Lesung Beach. You can also find resorts, cottages, homestays, villas, and hotels. Restaurants around the beach provide many kinds of food typically Indonesia. A special seafood menu locally called barbeque is offered in Saturday and Sunday.
Other facilities. such as tourist information centre, guides, beach guards, parking areas, playing grounds, sunbathing areas, shelters, souvenir shops, camping grounds, dive equipment rentals, bicycles, traditional boat and speed boats are available there. More ever the beach has been equipped with sophisticated hotspot area.
