MALANG — Sendang Biru Beach is one of the beaches located in Sumber Agung Village, Sumber Manjing Wetan District, 69 km to the south from the center of Malang City. In Javanese, this beach means a blue water source, because this beach is indeed very clear and blue. At this Sendang Biru Beach tourist location, visitors can see a stretch of clean white sand and a view of fishing boats neatly arranged along the shoreline and in the middle of the ocean.

The distance from the city of Malang to reach this beach takes approximately 2-3 hours to reach the beach location. The path to the beach location is quite winding and up and down, so visitors must be more careful and vigilant. Apart from being able to use private vehicles such as cars and motorbikes, visitors can also use public transportation, namely the Malang Arjosari-Gadang-Turen-Sendang Biru Terminal. One-time entrance fee on this beach is set at a cost of IDR 5,000 per person.

There are several tourism support facilities at Sendang Biru Beach, including the availability of parking lots, bathroom toilets, prayer rooms, food stalls, lodging, guard houses and boat rentals. In addition, visitors can also set up tents on the beach while burning fish and enjoy the beautiful charm of Sendang Biru Beach. Sendang Biru Beach is often said to be the entrance to Sempu Island, because it is right across from Sempu Island. In addition, Sendang Biru Beach is also known as a place for fish auction and as a landing place for fishing boats.

Visitors can buy fresh fish caught directly from the fishermen as souvenirs or eat them on the spot. The boats that are rented for tourists who want to get around to enjoy the panorama of Sendang Biru Beach are usually rented at a price of 100 thousand for motorized boats and 50 thousand for rowboats. Try stopping for a moment in the middle of the ocean to enjoy the underwater scenery that can be seen clearly.

Of course, the sight of small fish swimming between the reefs will make your holiday experience visiting Sendang Biru Beach more memorable and unforgettable. Come on the 7th or 8th of Shawwal, because there is a community tradition where tourists usually go to Sempu Island to collect fresh water which is considered sacred and believed to be effective for health or healing by the local community. (Angri)

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