White Sands is one of the mainstay for coastal tourist destination of East Java Province. This is because of its strategic location, which is the main road on the outskirts of Surabaya-Banyuwangi. Travelers who want to go to Bali (from Surabaya),or to Mount Bromo (from Banyuwangi), usually stopping to rest and see the beauty panorama presented, especially enjoying the beauty sunset (sunset).
Various kinds of sea sports such as swimming, diving, and surfing can be done at this beach. If you are reluctant to swim, visitors can ride a boat to sail and enjoy theunderwater scenery. A variety of entertainment such as music concerts and variouscompetitions such as surfing, fishing, traditional fishing and boat races are often held to satisfy the tourists.
In addition, in October the fishermen usually held a ceremony Pick Sea, namely melarung food, snacks, and ox heads out to sea as an effort to invoke the blessingsof God's seafood. At the ceremony is not rare musical performances held?Gandrung?, Namely traditional music popular in Banyuwangi and surrounding areas.
In addition, in October the fishermen usually held a ceremony Pick Sea, namely melarung food, snacks, and ox heads out to sea as an effort to invoke the blessingsof God's seafood. At the ceremony is not rare musical performances held?Gandrung?, Namely traditional music popular in Banyuwangi and surrounding areas.
Path to the White Sand Beach fairly easy because of its position on the main street Surabaya-Banyuwangi. Arena tour this beach is + 174 km from Surabaya, or about 4 hours away by bus (public transportation) from the terminal Bungurasih,Surabaya. From the direction of Situbondo, White Sands is + 21 km or half anhour's drive from the City of Situbondo. From the capital city of this district, en route to White Sands can be reached by public transport buses and minibuses sepert.
For visitors who are not good at swimming, in the vicinity of the beach there are many rental tire-buoy to play around in the middle of the sea. Tourists can also hire a boat equipped with city-glass to watch the underwater scenery. Travel managersalso provide bathroom facilities, mosque, and some place to rest in the form of a concrete bench that is usually close to the food vendors.
In this place also available stalls that sell souvenirs like replica boats as well asornaments and accessories from the shells. For those who want to stay, at somelocations there are lodgings such as hotels, motels, and inns. But if you want to camp, there is also a special area for camping.
