Holiday beach

Banten which is a new province in Indonesia after being separated from West Java has various tourist destinations. With an area of ​​9,163 km2, until the middle of 2018 recorded more than 43 tourist attractions decorate corners of Banten region. These attractions include 18 Beach Tours, 3 Waterfalls, 3 Nature Reserves, 2 Mountains, 7 Lakes or Lake and Reservoirs, 7 Water Tours and 4 Recreational Places. The number of tourist attractions is likely to continue to grow, given the tourism industry in Indonesia has an interesting prospect especially in the province of Banten. Among the many tourist attractions in Banten, Anyer Beach and Carita Beach is still a prima donna tour in the province. But there is one of the sights are quite phenomenal namely Sawarna Beach. It is said to be phenomenal because the name of the beach is actually not so long filled the list of tourist destinations. But within a relatively short span of time, these beautiful beaches photographs adorn the social media and not a few tourism sites that make special reviews about Sawarna Beach.

Mandatory Visited: Carita Beach, Little Paradise on the West Coast of Banten Province Stories and pictures are scattered about the beautiful scenery of Sawarna Beach, making residents who live in the area of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, Garut and other areas around it many who divert their vacation location to this beach, because the distance indeed quite close. It also encourages the developers to establish resorts and lodging, ranging from cottages, villas to hotels not far from tourist sites. Following later a number of Tour and Travel companies that also make Sawarna Coast Tour Packages with various options trip. As a result, the tourism industry was wriggling and Sawarna Beach became a new icon of tourism in Banten province.

Know the History and the Origin of the Sawarna Coast Area Do not be surprised if when looking for address Sawarna Beach on Google map is not obtained detailed explanation of the exact location of the beach. You will not even find the word "Sawarna Beach" on the map online, because Sawarna is actually a Tourism Village in Bayah District, Lebak Regency, Banten Province. The so-called Sawarna Beach is a coastal area that stretches from Pulo Manuk Beach to Karang Taraje Beach. So called Beach Sawarna consists of several beach names in the area of Sawarna Village, namely Ciantir Beach, Tanjung Layar Beach, Legon Pari Beach, Taraje Beach, Goa Langir Beach, and Manuk Island Beach. In addition to these beaches, there are still other attractions that are also visited by many tourists, namely Goa Lalay (Bat) Sawarna.

Similar to Bali and Lombok: Tanjung Lesung, Virgin Beach in Pandeglang Banten The history of the existence of Sawarna Village is inseparable from the cousin of Legendary World Painter Vincent Van Gogh, named Jean Louis Van Gogh who opened a coconut plantation on the edge of Tanjung Layar Beach and Ciantir area of ​​54 hectares. Plantations employing indigenous peoples from different regions make a difference of dialect and dialect in everyday conversation which in Sundanese is called "Sorana" which means "voice" so that the name of the region in the future is called Sawarna derived from Sorana word. There is also an opinion which says that the name Sawarna is taken from the name Swarna, Elder or the first Village Head in the area who lived in the 1900s. Another opinion about the origin of the name Sawarna is taken from Sundanese "Swarna" which means "One Color" to assert that the residents who live in the location are one color namely the Sundanese. Along with the passage of time, Sawarna Village which was originally an area of ​​plantation morphed into Tourism Village. It is marked by the number of Homestay residents housing is leased for the immigrants with the aim to travel. In addition, many residents who wrestle side profession become a tour guide. Places of Interest in Sawarna Beach Area With an area of ​​2500 hectares and 65 kilometer stretch of beach, Sawarna Tourist Village which is above the height of 10 meters above sea level has a landscape complete with conditions that are still natural and not destroyed by the hands of ignorant humans. Because of that many attractions can be visited in this region. Some of these attractions include:


 1. Ciantir Beach

Among the tourists, Ciantir Beach is also often called White Sand Beach because of its vast coastal expanse filled with clean white sand and soft. Because it has a large coastal area that makes the beach is not only comfortable to wear to rest by sunbathing on the sand, but also fun to use to play beach volley, sun bathing, or make sand castles.

Another advantage of this beach is the big waves so much used for surfing, both by local and foreign tourists. Although the waves are large enough, because it has clear sea water makes many visitors want to enjoy it by swimming in the waters not so far from the beach. But be careful, because the strong currents on the beach is quite dangerous and has been several times to swallow the victim.

2. Tanjung Layar Beach

This is the icon of Sawarna Beach that is two giant coral rock that looks like a ship screen that is being developed, so this beach is known by the name of Tanjung Layar Beach. In addition to the two coral reefs, a cluster of corals that stretch out on the Beach with huge waves that never cease to hit a charming treat for tourists who visit this place.


According to the growing myth, the two giant rocks came from a sailboat made by Sangkuriang that will be used to sail across the ocean after marrying Dayang Sumbi who is none other than his own mother. However, because the marriage was not sanctioned by Sang Hyang Widhi, Sangkuriang was angry and kicked his boat until ejected to the North and transformed into Mount Tangkuban Perahu, while his screen he threw towards the South and turned into 2 giant coral at Tanjung Layar Beach.
In addition to the growing myth, many mysteries surrounding this beach are related to the beliefs of the local people, such as the belief that the two giant rocks are actually 2 mountains of gold that are guarded by a dragon on it. In the west of Karang Tanjung Layar also believed there are gold gems that when the gems come out of the reef and appear on the surface, it will emit very bright light. Mystery is what makes the local community on every Friday night kliwon in Maulud always hold rituals and callings Coast Guard Tanjung Layar and Southern Coast Guard.

3. Coral Coast of Teraje

Reef Teraje has the meaning of "Rock Ladder". The name gives an overview of the condition of the beach that is mostly filled with rocks of various sizes, and on the left side of the beach there are corals that resemble a large terrace and staircase lay lay a ladder.

Since most of the coastal areas are covered by corals, the Coral Karang Teraje Beach can not be used for swimming. But visitors will not be disappointed when it comes to this beach because the natural scenery that is served really very beautiful. Especially for photography enthusiasts, because many spots are interesting to immortalized by using a camera lens.

4. Legon Beach Pari Beach

Silence and peace, without any sound entering the eardrum except for the sound of the waves, the atmosphere that will be found in Teluk Lagon Beach Pari because the location of this resort is indeed far from access to transportation with a road that is challenging to pass.

However, once arrived at the destination, hard work to get to the location will be paid off through the beauty of this beach presented. A bay with coastline stretches along 4 km of soft white sand to be a treat that will spoil the eye. The curved shapes of the beach against the backdrop of green   hills and trees are also captivating to be captured with the camera.

5. Coral Coast Bereum

Similar to the Coral Coast Teraje, this beach is also most of the area is filled with rocks that stretch to form a kind of fort. The difference is, if the Coral Karang Teraje beach can not be used for bathing and swimming, in Karang Bereum Beach visitors can still enjoy the fresh sea water, although still have to be careful when stepping on the rocks because some of them are filled with very slippery moss on step.

6. Goa Langir Beach

In addition to the beautiful beaches covered with white sand, visitors who come here will also be treated to the beauty of the cave that has a unique stalagtit and stalagmite shape. Goa with a height of 10 meters and width of 3 meters has a humid air on the inside. While tracing the inside of the cave, water droplets will override the head once. This cave actually has a depth of many miles. However, because the inside of the cave many landslides and covers the driveway, it is very difficult and too risky to trace the depth of the cave in its entirety.

Visiting the beach of Goa Langir will spoil the tourists who like to do adventure exploring the cave area, because not far from this tourist spot can be found other caves that serve no less interesting scenery, such as Goa Kanekes, Goa Thousand Temple, and Goa Treasure.

7. Pulo Manuk Beach

Named Pulo Manuk or island bird, first because the shape of this island resembles a bird's beak and secondly because the island is in the morning and afternoon made as a place to find food by the birds in the surrounding area. In addition, during the migratory season of birds, birds range from all over the world, transit or transit on the island before traveling to another country or continent.
Not only the various species of birds that enliven the island but also a number of wildlife such as monkeys, because Pulo Birds enter the Forest Reserve area under the supervision of Perhutani.

The island in addition to presenting a beautiful beach panorama with white sand and great waves, is also a favorite place for those who have a fishing hobby. That's why almost every time, can be found by anglers trying to complain in Pulo Manuk fortune.

8. Mount Cariang

For tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of white sand Sawarna and Tanjung Karang beach or want a selfie with a backdrop of sea with white sandy beach, can do it by climbing the hill of Cariang.


For those who like tracking activities will certainly give its own fun because the journey to the top of the hill must pass 200 stairs with extreme and steep roads. Once at the peak, the effort will be redeemed with the natural beauty around which is presented above the altitude.

9. Goa Lalay

To get into Goa Lalay or Goa Bat this, visitors must go through the stairs with uneven structure and has a slope of about 45 degrees so it is very challenging and adrenaline rush. Once inside the cave, the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites that have various shapes and sizes presented beautifully on the walls of the cave.
Although the depth of Goa Lalay more than 1000 meters, but visitors are only recommended to enter up to 200 - 400 meters because it is quite risky if it must penetrate the entire cave. Especially almost all the bottom of the cave inundated to the level of calf. For visitors who do not bring equipment to explore the cave, in front of the cave entrance is available equipment rental places to maintain safety when entering the cave.

Route Towards Sawarna Beach


To go to the beach directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean this can use private vehicles or take public transportation, where the distance between Sawarna Beach with Jakarta about 270 km which can be reached through 3 lanes.
If through the path Serang can pass through the East Serang towards Pandeglang area continues to Malimping. Once arrived at Malimping stay following the path leading to the District Bayah, and from the city center District continued to the tourist location.
The second line is through Pelabuhan Ratu with better road conditions compared to the Serang line. Because of the good road conditions that many communities who do touring to Sawarna Beach by riding a motor choose this one route. The route taken is through the direction of Ciawai that continues into Cibadak. Once arrived at Cibadak, the journey continues to Pelabuhan Ratu. After traveling for 45 minutes you will arrive at Cisolok which is quite close to Sawarna Beach.
The third line is through Sukabumi. The way taken if from Jakarta is to the Jagorawi Toll and exit through the Ciawi Toll. From here you can take the path that leads to Sukabumi by passing the area of lido, Caringin, Cicurug, and Parung Kuda. Once at the intersection of Parung Kuda, select the path leading to Pelabuhan Ratu passing through Cikidang area. After passing Stone Mountain, you will meet with Simpang Ciawi. Turn left to go to Sawarna Village and you will arrive at the destination location.

If the trip is done by public transport, upon arrival at Pelabuhan Ratu, you can take Elf transportation to Bayah and get off at the Ciawi junction. The fare to be paid is around Rp 40,000. At the intersection Ciawi, continue the trip with a motorcycle taxi to go to the tourist location, because at the intersection can be found taxibike base.

Another way is by taking public transportation from Jakarta by taking the Serang course. Once arrived at Serang Bus Station, choose Damri transport to Bayah area. Arriving in downtown Bayah districts stay riding motorcycles to the beach Sawarna.


For tourists who bring private vehicles, it is advisable to use a tough vehicle in passing the difficult terrain, because the streets of Sawarna village in the majority area is quite difficult to pass. If the vehicle is considered unable to face the existing route, you should rent a motorcycle with prices starting from Rp.50.000 per day. The same is true for travelers who come by using public transport.

There is another way that can be done while in the village of Sawarna and want to explore the existing tourist areas in the village, namely by hiring a guide that generally doubles as a motorcycle taxi driver. The cost to rent a guide at the same time ojek is quite cheap that is Rp.60.000 including the price of admission.

By hiring a guide, many advantages can be obtained, including you can find everything related to the Village Sawarna, second you can go to the location of the tour in a fresh state even though the distance between the inn with tourist attractions quite far and have to take a heavy field, and third You can ask the guide to take to the hidden tourist spots that are rarely visited by people.