Let's Go! Take Walk to Penyu Bay at Cilacap

on March 18, 2012

Penyu Bay Beach
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Central Java not only has the Borobudur and Dieng plateau are fun to visit. There was also a Gulf Coast Penyu beach that offers natural beauty, complete with large waves.


Penyu Bay Beach is one of the famous natural attractions in Cilacap, Central Java. This beach is located on the southern coast of Java Island and come face to face with the Indian Ocean.

His name is quite unique, taking the name of animal turtle. Penyu Bay named because supposedly this beach is the sea turtle breeding locations. However, when this was not a lot of turtles that are in this location.

Characteristic of the Gulf Coast Penyu is black sand and the waves are big. Although large choppy, visitors should not be afraid to swim, because the Gulf Coast Penyu has a coast guard ready to help like Baywatch.
sand of Penyu Bay Beach
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Many activities you can do while vacationing at the beach, such as playing ball, swimming, or even just sitting around relaxing enjoying the sea breeze. If you are lucky, during a visit to the Penyu Bay Beach you can see the tradition of charity performed by regular sea fishing around the coast.

One of the favored activities of visitors is fishing at sea. To be able to fish in the sea, you have to pay around Rp 70000-100000 fishing boat.
Typically, sea alms ritual performed every year on 1 Syuro. This ritual is a form of gratitude to God for sustenance and protection of safety at sea.

Sea begins to wash away alms buffalo head and offerings to the sea. Once washed away, you will see the fishermen wash face with sea water. Directly witnessed the ritual would be very nice.

To get to Penyu Bay Beach, you can begin the journey from Terminal Cilacap. From this terminal, visitors can take a bus or public transportation. The journey from Terminal Cilacap to the location can be reached in just 12 minutes.
sunset at Penyu Bay Beach
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