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| Iconic reefs of Tanjung Layar (The picture is taken from http://disbudpar.bantenprov.go.id) |
Anyer, Carita, Peucang Island, Karang Bolong are some of potential
Banten getaway destinations. They are beautiful beach with their scenery
uniqueness. Peucang Island with great white sand and clear blue water, holed
reef in Karang Bolong beach, The great tide of Anyer are some of great panorama
you may get. But, before I get into those destination, I’m going to show you Tanjung
Layar, an amazing destination in the edge of Java.
Tanjung Layar is within Desa (village) Sawarna, Kecamatan
(sub-district) Bayah, Kabupaten (regent) Lebak and Provinsi (province) Banten. To
reach Tanjung Layar, you can either rent a car or use public transportation. For
a car route, you can take freeway (toll road) to Ciawi an go along the way to
Cicurug. Continue to Sukabumi for Pelabuhan Ratu. You will find great panorama along
the way at Pelabuhan Ratu. Head for Cisolok that will lead you to Sawarna
Village. Be heedful of damage and curvy road along the journey in some strips. For
public transportation route, take any buses or trains that will lead you to
Bogor. In Bogor, find Baranang Siang bus terminal and hop in any buses that
will take you to Pelabuhan Ratu. From Pelabuhan Ratu, find a minibus (usually
they’re mitsubishi) and tell the driver that you want to go to Sawarna. When you
arrive at Sawarna village, ask the motorcycle
riders to take you to Tanjung Layar or to the beach. They will gladly
take you there for a payment.
Exotic beaches such as Ciantir and Laguna Pari and
sunset-sunrise spots are some of the main attractions. Near Ciantir, two big
reef mark the coral beach like Monas marks Jakarta and their sail-like shape
(‘layar’ is ‘sail’ in Bahasa) stand as the main attraction of this area and
good photographic spot as well. The beaches are 15 to 30 minutes walk from your
stay. Ask the locals and ask them to guide you. It would be tired on foot
journey, but It would be paid off when you get there.
If you’d like to explore a cave, you don’t want to miss Lalay
cave. Within a kilometre distance from Sawarna village, a slippery dark cave
which light only a flashlight carried by you or attached on a helmet is available
for your adventure. You can choose any routes available inside the cave and
enjoy the stalactites during exploration. Ask the local guide for an advice. About
the name, if you come to the cave in the morning, there are a lots of bats above
you hanging on the cave and that’s where Lalay name comes from. Lalay means
bats. Watch for guano drops!
The tides of Ciantir beach are pretty great and they’re good
for surfing. Try and go for it.
Have a good time.
insan
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