Pangandaran beach, the beach is also touted as a small fishing town, tourists are able to amaze with the charm of black and white sand beaches and panoramic sunset and sunrise are breathtaking. Passing the fishermen who came and went in search of fish makes this beach looks really "live", like a small island that brings peace. Pangandaran beach located between Bandung and Yogyakarta, located about 223 km from the city of Bandung, or about 400 km, if taken from the city. Residents around the coast is majority have livelihood as fishermen, among them still exists a sense of tolerance and mutual cooperation are high.
You can see this when the afternoon when the fishermen return to sea to bring fish, seen almost all resident fishermen flocked to help bring the fish catch to shore. The nature of mutual assistance is still maintained until now, a thing that is contrary to the behavior of urban communities that are generally indifferent to the ambient conditions.
Some fun activities in the tourist area of Pangandaran Beach is around the beach on foot. There is a sensation if you set foot in the sand while watching the panorama around and enjoy life there.
You can also rent a bicycle to get around the coast. Around the site, there are many different types of bicycle rental ranging in size from small (BMX) to a standard bike with a capacity of 2 people. In addition, other popular tourist activities in Pangandaran beach include swimming, yachting, fishing, to sailing, jet ski and play.
If you have been satisfied and wanted to go back to the hotel or place of stay, rickshaws there ready to take you back to the inn.
Interesting spot in Pangandaran
From some points of interest in Pangandaran Beach, there are some favorite spots that are popular among connoisseurs of the trip. Generally, disaggregated on the west and east of Pangandaran Beach.
1. Beach Pananjung
Pananjung beach is part of Pangandaran beach located on the west. Pananjung beach is a favorite destination for many families to spend vacation time. Pananjung beach has waves were pretty quiet so for those who like to swim, the location is quite safe.
Activity sunbathing or just walk around enjoying the panorama of the beach is also quite fun at beach Pananjung. If you glanced around the coast, you will see a forest in the hills which is also a nature reserve area. In the forest, there are a number of protected animals such as monkeys, deer, and other interesting animals.
In the forest there are a number of caves formed by natural processes, there is also a man-made cave. The artificial cave was built by the Japanese and used as a bunker during World War II first.
One interesting thing, at the top of the hill there is also a beautiful waterfall. To be able to arrive at the location of this waterfall, you should take it to climb the hill and walk. Along the way up the hill, you will be treated to stunning scenery that fatigue when climbing a hill top is really not felt.
2. East Coast
East Coast also includes part of the coast of Pangandaran. Many people refer to this as a paradise beach "enthusiast Seafood". One interesting thing, at the top of the hill there is also a beautiful waterfall. To be able to arrive at the location of this waterfall, you should take it to climb the hill and walk. Along the way up the hill, you will be treated to stunning scenery that fatigue when climbing a hill top is really not felt.In the southern part of the East Coast, you can visit the fresh fish market that provide the fish catch of fishermen and still fresh from the sea. Moreover, in the East Coast Pangandaran there are also interesting places to play jet ski and banana boat.
3. The Souvenir Shop
If you want to buy souvenirs or souvenirs Pangandaran beach, around the beach area there are a number of souvenir shops. All accessories typical Pangandaran beach you can find there, ranging from T-shirts, hats, shorts, or various types of swimwear.
For fans of trinkets, there is also a wide variety of sea crafts such as miniature surfboards, bracelet or necklace of sea shells, and various other creative preparations.
Not only souvenir course, there are also a number of stores selling dried fish typical of Pangandaran. The salted fish known as "Jambal Bread".
Hotels in Pangandaran Beach
If you want to stay in Pangandaran beach area, provided a number of hotels or inns that you can choose. Some hotels in Pangandaran Beach are popular, including The Arnawa Hotel, Sun In Pangandaran Hotel, and Pondok Wulan Guesthouse.
You can search for hotel or inn near Pangandaran online to ensure room availability. One of the online booking is a popular AGODA.
Travel route to Pangandaran Beach
If you depart from Jakarta to Pangandaran Beach, two options of transportation, namely by air and land. If using the bus, you can depart from Kampung Rambutan terminal area of Pangandaran in Ciamis purposes. Usually buses depart every 1 hour. Traveling by bus is charged a fee of around Rp 60 thousand (non-AC) and Rp 80 thousand (AC).
Cost may not be equal, depending on the bus company's policy. The trip will take about 7 hours. However please note, that not all direct bus takes you to Pangandaran. There are some that just to Tasikmalaya, Ciamis, or Banjar. If you go in groups, preferably rented buses.
If you want more practical and it takes a lot of time, you can use air transport. In Jakarta, there are a number of airlines flying from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport with the aim Nusawiru Pangandaran.
Meanwhile, when you depart from Bandung to Pangandaran Beach, you can depart from Terminal Bus Cicaheum. Most of the direct bus to take you to Pangandaran, but others just get in Ciamis and Banjar only. From both places, you can climb the other vehicles that will take you to Pangandaran.