White Sands is one of the destination tourism mainstay for the provincial coast of Java East. This is because of its strategic location, which is the main road on the outskirts of Surabaya- Banyuwangi .Tourists who want to go to Bali (from Surabaya), or to Mount Bromo (from Banyuwangi), usually stopping for a rest and see the beauty panorama presented, especially enjoying the elegant sunset (sunset).

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, and traditional fishing boat races are often held to satisfy the tourists.

In addition, in October the fishermen 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 God seafood. At this ceremony was held rare musical staging "Gandrung", ie traditional music popular in the area of Banyuwangi and the surrounding areas.

Location of White Sand Beach is located in District Bungatan, Situbondo,Java East. Path to the White Sand Beach is easy because of its position in the main street of 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 Sand is + 21 km or half an hour's drive from the City of Situbondo. From the capital city of this district, the way to the White Sands can be reached by public transport buses and minibuses sepert. Each visitor ticket fee of Rp 5,000.

For visitors who are not adept at swimming, beach nearby there are a lot of tire-buoy rentals for playing in the middle of the sea. Tourists can also hire a boat equipped with city-glass to watch the underwater scenery. Managing tourism facilities include a bathroom, small mosque, and some place to rest in the form of a concrete bench that is usually close to food vendors.

In this place also available stalls selling souvenirs such as the replica boat and ornaments and accessories from shellfish. For those who want to stay, in some locations there is lodging in the form of hotels, motels, and inns. But if you want to camp, there is also a special area for camping.

source: tourthebali.tk