Pangandaran, January 4, 2016 - As a coastal area, Batu Karas is a blend between the nearby Pangandaran Beach and the Batu Hiu Beach since it not only offers calm waters but also
challenging waves. Thus, it is fit for both swimming and surfing.
Located about 40 Km or an hour’s drive from
Pangandaran, this uniquely black sandy beach is a perfect getaway since it is
less crowded compared to those in Pangandaran or even Bali. Some even dubbed this
as little Bali, since it offers similar experience but with less disturbance.
Batu Karas is already popular among surfers,
nationally and internationally. Aside from the relatively flat beach, Batu
Karas also has a small bay, so surfers donot have to paddle too far to the
starting point of the incoming waves. For beginners there are a lot of
Surfing equipment rentals that offer complete surfing necessities, along with
experienced instructors who can teach all one needs to know about surfing. So,
it doesn’t matter whether you are a professional surfer or have never surfed at
all, you can still try to catch the waves of Batu Karas.
Generally speaking, there are three surfing
spots that are commonly known among Surfers, they are: Karang, Legok Pari and Bulak Bendak. Karang, literally means “coral rocks”, which probably gets its name
from the many rocks lying underneath the surface, and can only be surfed at
high tide.
Legok Pari is the most favorite surfing spot among the three, and
the perfect beach for beginners since the beach here is relatively safe and
waves are not too high. For the more advanced and professional surfers, Bulak Bendak is the spot they choose. Here, waves
can create a long wall of water or even barrels which are the perfect rides for
surfers. To get to Bulak Bendak surfers must take a boat ride that
cost about IDR200.000, to jump into the incoming point break.
Batu Karas is not all about surfing. Buggies,
Jet Skis and Banana Boats are only a few examples of what you can do on this beach.
For those who like adventure, Batu Karas offers several spots fit for camping
and hiking. For a more daring adventure, you can ask the locals to take you to Karang Nunggal, an isolated beach with a spectacular view on a huge and
high rock on its shore. All in all, Batu Karas is a good vacation resort for
everyone. A walk on the beach during sunset, an afternoon coffee at the local “warung”, spending the day watching your kids building sand castles
or just bathe under the sun, are just some of the exciting things you can do as
you wait for those perfect waves.
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