Plengkung Beach East Java Indonesia

Banyuwangi Plengkung beach is within the National Park Alas Purwo. The location is located in the southeast of the island of Java, directly facing the Indian Ocean. The letter "G" in the name of the beach is also known as the designation G-Land has a meaning, namely "Grajagan". Grajagan is the name of a bay is located just west of the beach. Topography Plengkung beach area surrounded by a beautiful natural tropical forests. In Banyuwangi, there are a number of other attractive beaches that you can visit. Besides Plengkung, one of which is the famous Red Island Beach. Waves on the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi The enormity of the waves on the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi make it into the ranks of "The Seven Giant Waves of Wonder" as one of the largest in the world. Wave height can reach up to 4-6 meters with 7 rolls composite wave formation. These formations can reach as far as 2 kilometers long. This is why the professional surfers have high interest to ride the waves Plengkung Beach.

This beach is known as one of the best surf spots originated from the story of the expedition foreign surfers who "discovered" the beach Plengkung as one of the surf. In 1972, there were 8 groups of surfers on an expedition to the area Plengkung. This expedition is further divided into two routes of travel, which passes through land and sea lanes. Three groups using the boat and five other groups use a landline. Group travel overland expedition use to bring them up to the village of Grajagan. From this village they walked along the beach about 20 kilometers to reach Plengkung. While the struggles of sea lanes achieve Plengkung harder. They are to face a shortage of clean water, but eventually landed on the beach Plengkung. This is where they set up camp to review the feasibility of Plengkung as a surfing beach. Plengkung beach has waves that are always there continuously throughout the year. In the month of April to August, reaching the highest peaks of the waves of the sea. Not surprisingly Plengkung Beach has five times serve as a surfing activities International scale. There are four types of waves on the beach Plengkung. The smallest wave surfers refer to as "chickens", then "Speedies", and "monkey trees". Named after the biggest waves with "Kongs".

Most large waves usually appear in June, July, and November. In that time, the height of the waves can reach heights of up to 6 meters and of course the beach is visited by surfers. The surfer beginner can also play with the waves Plengkung Beach Area. There are other spots with relatively big waves, name Pantai Batu Lawang. This spot would make a great place to learn beselancar before trying out the waves at G-Land real. Waves on the beach of Batu Lawang is called by the name of "twenty-twenty". That is, surfers takes 20 minutes to reach to the middle with 20 minutes remaining paddle and enjoy the waves. The beach is very appropriate to try surfing with waves 3-4 meters altitude. Pantai Batu Lawang can be reached by foot journey of about 20 minutes. In Indonesia, there are a number of places surfing with challenging waves, for example Nias in North Sumatra, Coastal Cimaja in Sukabumi, until Bangko-Bangko in Lombok. Interesting activities on the beach Plengkung Travelers who come to Plengkung in general surfing activities. The surfers are mostly coming from Bali because of the location Plengkung beach can be accessed directly from Kuta Beach Bali by speedboat. If you do not want to play surfing at the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi, you can enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful beaches. White sand, blue sea water with waves never broken is a series of fascinating charm. At a house on stilts at the seashore, you can watch the thrilling action of the surfer writhed and tried to tame the ferocity of the waves Plengkung. The stage house is exclusively reserved for the audience. You are advised to bring binoculars to enjoy the exciting spectacle. In around Banyuwangi Plengkung beach, there are also a number of other beaches that you can visit. For example, Parang Ireng with blue water and white sand brown. Hotels in Beach Plengkung No hotel in around Beach Plengkung, but you can stay at a "surf camp" that was there. Some of which the most popular are G-Land Surf & Resort, Joyo surf camp, and Bobby's surf camp. The three concept "back to nature" and have international standard facilities. A trip to the beach Plengkung Plengkung beach can be reached by land route from Surabaya to Banyuwangi. You can also use air transportation, both from Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Makassar, to Batam, to be able to land at the airport and arrived in Banyuwangi Blimbingsari. Next, you have to take the journey to the National Park Alas Purwo. The journey from Banyuwangi towards Plengkung can be done via two routes. First, the route Banyuwangi - Kalipahit - Anyar Market - Pancur. In one of the stations named Pos Pancur, you have to climb the 4-wheels drive vehicles because the road conditions are not smooth and may not be bypassed by an ordinary car. With this service, the trip will take about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the beach location. Second, you can use a landline - sea through Benculuk. From Banyuwangi towards Benculuk within the extent of about 35 kilometers. From Benculuk, you need to go Grajagan and then hire a speed boat to the location of Banyuwangi Plengkung Beach.