Surfing Paradise at Plengkung Beach, Alas Purwo
G-Land surfing spot
Alas Purwo is an Indonesian national park situated in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. Geographically, Purwo located on the eastern tip of Java. Alas Purwo renowned as one of the best surfing locations in the world and also offers variety of other charm to visit. Well, Alas Purwo natural attraction no less than Ujungkulon National Park located at the westernmost tip of Java.
Alas Purwo National Park especially Plengkung Beach has long been becomes the paradise for surfers because the great waves were available here. Many fantastic nickname that given by surfers of the world for this place. For example, the enthusiast rolling wave from Japanese called this beach as The Seven Giant Wave Wonder, because often encountered giant waves come one after another as many as seven layers. The nickname was not excessive, because the wavelength at Plengkung beach up to 2 km with height of 4-6 feet in five-minute intervals. According to some surfer, except in Plengkung, only Hawaii, Australia and South Africa are having such devastating waves, while waves in Fiji Islands and Peru are still below of four spot above.
By late afternoon, when the sea tides you can see the coral reef that form likes pools with various sea creatures in it. Shortly thereafter, you can enjoy the sights of exotic treats such as the sunset fell in the arms of the bay. But if you really curious to surfing, then swing your legs to Parang Ireng to Batu Lawang beaches because the waves characteristics here not too big like Plengkung.
As with the surfers in Australia and the United States, they called Plengkung as G-Land is an abbreviation of Grajagan port that is the port vessel is being used by foreign tourists to reach Plengkung. The term of G-Land it is cause the Plengkung that was part of Gulf Grajagan that resemble the letter G. Or it can also be interpreted as Plengkung location not far from the expanse of tropical rain forests that look always green or Green Land.
Still not satisfied playing with the sea and the beach, you can try snorkeling and diving around the coastal of Perpat, Slengrong, and Tanjung Pasir. There, somewhat sloping beach, complete with coral reefs and diverse variety of ornamental fish.
Plengkung Beach G-Land surfing spot
Alas Purwo National park in East Java
Sunset view at Alas Purwo National Park
forest view at Alas Purwo National Park
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