Exploring Red Island: Emotional Resonance in an Uncommon Seaside
Red Island Beach is a popular tourist destination. Pulau Merah is named after a small 200-meter-high hill in the middle of the beach that juts into the sea; the land is red. This small island is also the Red Island’s symbol.
Some believe that if the sun shines on this beach, the sea and beach will turn a reddish color. As a result, it is known as the Red Island.
RED ISLAND BEACH LOCATION
Pulau Merah is located in Sumber Agung Village, Pesanggaran District. The location of red island can be reached in an estimated time of 2 hours and a half hour from Banyuwangi city at a distance of 80 km. The road access is quite good. So that visitors can use an ordinary family car and can also use public transportation.
BEACH WAVES FOR SURFING LOVERS
What’s interesting about Red Island apart from the small island in the middle of the beach is that the waves are quite high in certain months. This is what attracts both local and foreign tourists to surf. It is not surprising that the Red Island beach is often used as a place for international surfing competitions which are participated in by many countries. Apart from G-land, the waves on Pulau Merah Beach are the favorite waves for surfers.
Not only professionals, and beginners who want to learn can also be here. There are instructors ready to be hired to practice how to surf. The beach is quite sloping and lacks coral reefs, suitable for beginners who are just learning professionally or just for fun surfing with wave heights reaching 2 to 4 meters.
Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the beach which stretches for 3 kilometers with fine white sand. Rare coral reefs make this beach safe for children to play in. The beach is also decorated with pandanus plants that form a fence along the coastline.
Visitors can also relax on the lounge chairs provided in the beach area. While enjoying the beauty of the sea, visitors can also enjoy fresh young coconuts. Meanwhile, at night, visitors can enjoy the beach twinkling by the reflection of the fishermen’s lights.
SUNSET ON RED ISLAND BEACH
The best of the red island is the Golden Sunset, when it’s not cloudy visitors can enjoy the beauty of the sunset with the reflection of the sun on the beach where the waves have receded. The sunset on Red Island is no less beautiful than the sunset in Kuta Bali.
And a favorite for visitors is, the sunset combined with a small hill forms a panorama that will amaze visitors. Visitors can enjoy Dinner on the beach area. With a menu of grilled fish and local dishes as well as musical accompaniment, it will add to the romance while on Pulau Merah. Holidays will not be forgotten, you can use Banyuwangi Travel Agent Trip Services to arrange the best holiday trips on Red Island.
COMFORTABLE AND CHEAP LODGING
To stay, visitors need not worry, there are many homestays or inns in the Red Island beach area with affordable prices and comfortable conditions. Some homestays are equipped with water heaters. The owner of the homestay has also received education on good homestay management and standards. So, visitors don’t need to worry about the level of comfort and cleanliness, nor do they need to rush home and miss the sunset.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Use protection from sun exposure such as Sunscreen, Hats, and Glasses
- Prepare a camera and battery to capture moments while on the Red Island Beach
- Bring a change of clothes, because visitors can swim freely in the sea. Even though the waves are sometimes high, the beach is quite sloping so it is safe for children. But it is not recommended to swim too far.
- There is a Life Guard in the beach area, so you can report immediately if there is an emergency.
- Can bring surfboards from home
- Do not litter.
