Tapak Antu Beach Called Tapak Dewa Beach of Bangka

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Tapak Antu Beach, or sometimes is called Tapak Dewa Beach, is located in Batu Belubang village, Bangka Tengah Region, around 6 kilometers from Depati Amir Airport if we draw straight line on the map. To visit this beach, we must go along village road and local residents in Batu Belubang fisherman village.

It is called after Tapak Antu (Tapak/Telapak = palms; Antu/Hantu = ghost), because a hole shaped light the step of a big right foot is found on one of the granite stones on the side of Tapak Antu Beach. This beach has a plot grown with mangrove. It also has a wood dock between mangroves that is usually used on high tide. This beach has beautiful scenery because it also has the formations of granite stones on the side of the beach.

Tapak Antu is furnished with parking area, bathroom, and several gazebos can be used by the tourists. Tourism activists in this village are creating more attractions there by developing orchards.

Beside relaxing and swimming, visitors can fish or catch fish in Tapak Antu. Looking for remis is also one of the activities doing by visitors there. Because the location of this beach is not far from the fishermen village and fish auction market, when going there, visitors can buy souvenirs like salted fish from the locals or buy fresh fish from the port.