Banyuwangi Regency in East Java has a number of tourist destinations, ranging from Ijen Mountain, a number of beaches including Sukamade which is a breeding ground for turtles, and Pendopo Blambangan that can be visited by tourists. One of the new destinations is Banyu Biru Bay (Blue Bay). This beach is located in Muncar. But the locals themselves are not familiar with this one beach.

In Banyu Biru Bay, tourists can do a lot of sea activities, Such as snorkeling, diving, and sunbathing on the beach. You can also see pearl breeding grounds around this beach. However, it takes effort to visit this beach. You must depart at around 05.00 am from Muncar Harbor to Banyu Biru Bay. You must leave early in the morning because it takes three hours sea trip. If it's too late, your return journey will be accompanied by high waves.




Along the way, you will be treated to a view of the cluster of corals. If lucky, you can also see wild eagles that are looking for food at sea. Therefore, with a very long trip, the traveler is advised to stay at Muncar so as not to be late. To get this beach, you must be a group of at least 10 people and a maximum of 30 people. One person is charged 185.000 Rupiah. This cost is cheap because you will be served along the way, from stay, meals, boat rental, lunch during the trip, and snorkeling equipment rental. You are also given the opportunity to sow the seeds of various types of lobsters.

The traveler can not come just any time to Banyu Biru Bay. In April-September, this tourist spot is closed. The wave is very large, even it can reach more than three meters.





Article Source: travel.kompas.com