Carocok Beach Always Lure

Waters around the Carocok Beach.
(Photo by Muhammad Iqbal Arza)

Attraction of Carocok Beach is located not far from the center of Painan City, the capital of Pesisir Selatan District. Riding motorcycles, motor tricycles or wagon (bendi, in Minangkabau language) from market of Painan, only about 5 minutes at the cost Rp5,000/person.

To enter the area attractions of Carocok Beach was enough to pay a fee of Rp2,000. A number of water games can also be enjoyed on the Carocok Beach, such as banana boats and boat tours. Carocok Beach faced with two islands, namely Batu Kareta Island and Cingkuak Island.

While enjoying the sunset, you can also take a walk on the wooden bridge that connects the Carocok Beach to Batu Kareta Island. The island is only about 200 meters from the shoreline. If the tide was receding, the beaches around the Batu Kareta Island will look more spacious.

(Photo by Rana Fathinah Ananda)

(Photo by Atina Dilla Rahma)

(Photo by Riri Fajaria)

(Photo by Cici Adepratama)

Tourists vacationing at the Carocok Beach. This attraction is always crowded on weekends or national holidays.

(Photo by Muhammad Iqbal Arza)

Carocok Beach views of the Cingkuak Island, when the sea water was receding.
(Photo by Nofri Danil)

* The photo in this article is a submission from follower twitter @Pessel_Tourism. Click the name of photographer.

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