Tourist
destinations in Indonesia
Pink
Beach orTangsi Beach got the name from the color of the beach
sand. The sand has pink color, making it distinguish than any other beaches.
Most beaches usually have white or black color sand. Tangsi is one of the most
interesting tourist destinations in Lombok. Apart from its pink color sand, the
beach has attractive panorama that make everyone want to stay longer in the
beach when they visit it. The beach is actually beautiful, however, the
location is too remote and the infrastructure is inadequate. The government
should pay attention for the development of the beach. Developing
infrastructure will attract more tourists to visit the beach. Then, the
regional revenue will increase.
Location
Tangsi
Beach is situated in Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency, Mataram, West Nusa
Tenggara. You will need about two and a half an hour driving from Mataram. As
previously mentioned, the infrastructure around the beach is inadequate. It is
quite difficult for a car to reach the beach. Many part of the roads are
damaged. However, once you have arrived at the beach, you’ll be amazed by the
beauty of the beach. Especially, the pink color makes the beach look stunning.
The pink color of the beach was said to derive from the fractions of coral reefs,
named Homtrema rubrum, which mixed with white sand of
the beach.
Activities
When you come to Pink Beach,
you can do many activities, especially water activities. Water
activities in the beach are fun and exciting, like snorkeling, fishing, diving
or surfing. Snorkeling will allow you to learn more about the underwater life
of the beach. You must bring your own equipment if you want to do this
activity. No rental activity is found in the beach. You can also swim in the
edge of the beach. The clear and clean water is safe for you to swim at any
time. Another challenging activity you can do in the beach is water sports,
like sea kayak. Sea kayak will be fun, and you will have a challenging
experience when you choose this activity.
Accommodations
When you come to Pink Beach, you will
not find complete facilities. There are only few fishermen offering their boat
to cross the beach into the small island near the beach. However, you can find
some people offer you various drinks. But what about hotels or lodges? You will
not find any near the beach. The best way when you visit the beach is to come
as early as possible, and then go back to town in the afternoon. You better
find a hotel or a lodge in Mataram. Mataram provides a wide range of hotel,
from budget to splurge rate. Depending on your budget, select a hotel with
affordable rate for you.
Visiting
Tangsi is recommended for you who love adventure. The nature and the beach
offer you incredible views. You can snap interesting objects around the beach.
That is why, don’t forget to brink a camera when you visit Tangsi Beach.
