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pasir_putih.jpgWhite Sand Beach in Situbondo, East Java, known for its expanse of white sand. Not only that, morphologically regarded even this beach  unique. Curved topography overlooking the sea with the forest background clusters formed very beautiful panorama. To the north, tourists can view the vast sea north of Java with a white line on the beach. Behind him, the forest hedge presents its own coolness.
White Sands is one of the leading beach tourism destination for East Java Province. This is because of its strategic location, namely in the outskirts of Surabaya-Banyuwangi main road. Tourists who want to go to Bali (from Singapore), or toward Mount Bromo (from Banyuwangi), usually stopping for a rest and watch the beauty of the panorama that are served, especially enjoying the sunset eloknya


Feature :
Various kinds of marine 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 the underwater scenery. A variety of entertainment such as music concerts and various competitions, such as surfing competitions, fishing, traditional fishing boats and the race is often held to satisfy the tourists.
In addition, in October of the fishermen are usually held a ceremony Pick of the Sea, namely melarung food, snacks, and head of cattle into the sea as an effort to beg a blessing from the Lord of sea products. At this ceremony is not rare musical performances held? Gandrung?, Namely the traditional music that is popular in Banyuwangi and the surrounding area.

Access
Path to the White Sands spelled easy because of its position on the main street in Surabaya-Banyuwangi. Arena tour this beach is + 174 km from Surabaya, or about four hours away by bus (public transportation) from the terminal Bungurasih, Surabaya. From direction Situbondo, White Sand is + 21 km, or half an hour drive from the town of Situbondo. From the capital city of this district, the journey to White Sands can be reached by public transport like-bus and minibus.

Price Tickets
Each visitor ticket fee of Rp 5,000 (February 2008).

Accommodation and Facilities Other
For visitors who are not proficient swimmers, around the coast there are many rental locations tire-buoy to frolic in the ocean. Tourists can also hire a boat equipped with an urban-glass to watch the underwater scenery. Tourism managers also provide bathroom facilities, supermarket, and some place to rest in the form of a concrete bench which is usually close to the food vendors.

In this place are also available stalls selling souvenirs such as the replica boat and shell ornaments and accessories. For those who want to stay, there are inns around the location of hotels, motels, and inns. But when want to camp, there is also a special area for camping.
 
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