Beach Attractions Along The Pesisir Selatan District

Taluak Tampuruang Beach

The Capital of Pesisir Selatan District, Painan is only about 77 kilometers from Padang, The Capital of West Sumatra Province. The journey can be reached about 1.5 hours by minibus ride, enough to spend Rp 20,000 only. Besides, we can also hire a taxi or a private car with the cost of the course is more expensive.

Stunning coastal landscapes can also be enjoyed along the Pesisir Selatan District. All the way from Padang until towards the border, white beach with the rocks would be a sight so fascinating.

The area's most phenomenal in the Pesisir Selatan District course is Mandeh Region, or also known as Mandeh Resort. This area is located in the Koto XI Tarusan. The distance is approximately 56 kilometers from Padang, can be reached with a time of about 60 minutes. To get to the location, there are two choices of transportation; overland or by boat ride from Bungus Port.

Mandeh Region known to the international level due to the presence of foreign investors from Italy who developed tourist resorts of Cubadak Paradiso. In addition, the area has also become a destination tour major of national maritime policy of the tourism sector. The area you must visit if you come to the Pesisir Selatan District, as well as witnessing community preserved turtle ther.

Nyiur Melambai Beach

From Painan ahead of Batang Kapas District, one of the Pesisir Selatan District, the vehicle will pass the highway not far from the Taluak Tampuruang Beach. Not far from Batang Kapas, the charm of the beach in the district will again fascinate. Precisely in Taratak Hill, Sutera, you can see the white sand cliffs from a height. If you have time, it's good to stop by for a moment to enjoy the Nyiur Melambai Beach which is below the cliff road.

Farther south, there is the Pasir Putih Beach in Lengayang, also located on the side of the highway. This area is always crowded by young children and families in each group holiday. Even as Eid, this area is always crowded with visitors who come from different regions. Do not be surprised, if the congestion length is always color. Moreover, every Eid there is always the celebration and center of activities in this attraction.

In the Ranah Pesisir, there is also a beautiful beach, the Sumedang Beach. Just as the Pasir Putih Beach, this attraction also one tourist destination for many people from a number of areas. Formerly, there is also a children playing area like boat tours in the region. Apparently, the slogan of "The Land of A Million Charm" was already pinned appropriate for the Pesisir Selatan District.

(Text and photo by Adela Eka Putra Marza)