The beach stretches along for quite a few kilometers and there are all sorts of water activities going on, both on the beach and in the sea.
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The sun was scorchingly hot so we didn't stay for long, not being a fan of outdoor activities =)
Next we proceeded to Dreamland, another famous beach. The road leading to Dreamland runs through private property (belongs to son of Suharto or something), and was very well maintained. I was expecting to be pleasantly surprised with a gorgeous beach at the end of the road.
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Unfortunately, the beach is no longer accessible directly by car. There's a designated pickup point and visitors must take a shuttle bus there. More opportunities to cash in on the beach's popularity? Disgusted, we did a U-turn and headed for Padang Padang beach instead.
Padang Padang is also a well-known swimming spot, albeit much smaller. To reach the beach, you need to walk down a series of steps, go through a narrow cave, before emerging to a hidden cove with pristine blue water and a sparkling white beach! There are beach umbrellas available for rent, for ladies who wish to do a lil' bit of sunbathing but wish to avoid excessive sun.
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For such an isolated location, there's definitely a LOT of people :)
We saw a few surfer dudes braving the huge waves and having a ball of a time. Looks fun!
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The water was crystal clear and cool, and ideal for swimming.
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There were even 2 lifeguards posted at opposing ends of the beach (no pic).
Although the beach is fairly small, it is in tip-top condition. Given the number of people I see , this is no mean feat. See what I mean below??
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I wonder if Dreamland is just as beautiful or even better. Too bad we didn't have the chance to go...
