Beautiful Sparkle in Pulau Merah / Red Island Banyuwangi

Pulau Merah / Red Island

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One of these most famous tourist destinations in Banyuwangi offers the beach magnificence and breathtaking nature which is wrapped in aesthetically pleasing white sand and sparkling blue water, which will enhance your pleasure of enjoying the east nature of Java. From here we can enjoy the wide expanse of the ocean and the cool air from the surrounding mountains. Moreover, this has been added to the list of must-see tourist spot.

Pulau Merah is an asset that must be preserved. At this beach, you will be offered by the scenery that will never be forgotten. Pulau Merah, as people call it, a small island located in the beach of Sumber Agung village, Pesanggaran district, Banyuwangi is able to attract not only local and domestic but also foreign tourists. The attractive combination between the crystal clear of sea water and the white sand expanse as far as 3 kilometers add to the beauty of this island.

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Historically, Pulau Merah is a name taken from some myths and ancient stories, before it becomes like now. Pulau Merah formerly called as "Ringin Pitu" Beach, which means the beach surrounded by seven banyan trees. However, the shift of name and now becoming Pulau Merah is not also without basic. It is said that small island in this beach exudes a reddish glow that is enchanting and captivating. Until now people know it as Pulau Merah.

When the tide is low we can enjoy the beauty of  Pulau Merah only by walking, and when the tide occurs, the beauty of the land and the red rocks there are amazing.

Not only offering magnificence to spoil your eyes. For you the fans of surfing, the waves on the beach located in this Pancer Bay offers an exciting challenge. Besides exercise, plus the cool air from mountain makes you feel like in paradise. And this is the paradise on Pulau Merah Banyuwangi that you will not find in other place.

How to get to Pulau Merah Beach?

There are so many routes that can be used to get to Pulau Merah.

If you are from Jakarta, you can use air transport facilities also overland. From Soekarno Hatta Airport you can go straight to Blimbingsari Airport in Banyuwangi with a range of ticket starts from IDR. 700.000 - 1.200.000,  and can go directly to Pulau Merah with the transportation that can be found at the Airport, it is a rental car complete with a driver. Only with IDR. 50.000 - 100.000, - you can enjoy the beauty of paradise at this edge of Java island.

For admission to enter this Pulau Merah, you only have to pay a contribution of IDR. 10.000,- then you have been able to enjoy and relax in this paradise. It is undeniable that its beauty is able to tempt the tourist. 
Since this area located at the tip of Java is indeed presenting not only the landscape but also visitors can directly interact with water sports, in addition, visitors can enjoy the relaxing throughout the day. The beach with two amazing things: the beauty of the sunrise and sunset.

The natural beauty of Pulau Merah you can enjoy, here are some things you will encounter when you are in Pulau Merah Banyuwangi, such as:

•      Parking area that is spacious and comfortable since it is protected under the trees, it is also separated between two wheelers and four wheels or more to improve the comfort and security.
•      The location is clean of trash, so it is very convenient for children.
•     A large yard with a variety of food and drinks, you can enjoy while relaxing on the beach.
•      The east side that faces to Pulau Merah has the beautiful scenery and also cool.
•      The west side is a coastline that stretches more than three kilometers.
•     Friendly local people around the beach will add to the pleasure of enjoying the nature of Pulau Merah.
•     Local people’s house which can be rented to spend the night is an exact moment for enjoying sunset, sunrise, moon and stars in the night.

So it's very precise if Pulau Merah becomes an important part when you and your family choose a comfortable wonderful vacation place.

For those of you who do not know the details we will explain the routes and its costs via the following table:

From	To	Transportation	Cost (IDR)	Duration
Jakarta	Banyuwangi	Airplane	700.000-1.200.000	1 hour 30 minutes
Banyuwangi	Pesanggaran	Bus	10.000	1 hour
Pesanggaran	Coastal Area	Ojek	20.000	30 minutes

For accommodation provided has range from IDR. 50,000 - 250,000, per night, for food and beverages in surrounding area are still same with the prices on the market, so you and your family do not have to worry about the price of a made-up with high prices.

And for those of you who want to surf using surfboards, you no longer need to bother bringing it from home, because here provides the rental surfboards with a relatively affordable price. The rent cost is only IDR. 50.000 - IDR. 100,000 per hour, and you are unimpeded to use it, plus there is special training for those who have not been accustomed to this sport.

That’s all from the article about the beauty of enchantment in Pulau Merah that has been well-known in international. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your vacation as soon as possible and enjoy the beauty of Pulau Merah’s nature, don’t forget to bring wonderful memories from the homely nature of Banyuwangi.

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