Pelabuhan Ratu, that's the name of the beach is located approximately 60 miles south Sukabumi this. This beach is one of the attractions pride County Government Sukabumi, West Java. This tourist attraction is quite famous for its beautiful natural panorama, cool air, and a vast expanse of sand.
In addition to its natural beauty, Pelabuhan Ratu Beach is also famous for the sea party, namely melarungkan buffalo heads and other offerings into the sea. This tradition is organized by local fishermen every once a year on April 5. This tradition is an expression of gratitude to God for the grace that has been given in the form of fish catches. Sea party is usually accompanied by a variety of activities such as social events, competitions, and entertainment performances (puppet, dangdut, marching band, dance, etc.). This tradition lasted for 2 days and one night. To follow the event is free of charge.
The appeal of Pelabuhan Ratu Beach is quite a wave of sea water conditions suitable when used for the sport of surfing , because the wave height is quite stable . With the water conditions are like that, then at the beach there are several surf spots frequented by tourists , namely Stone Guram , Karang Sari , Cimaja , Karang Haji , Indicator , Sunset Beach , Seven Waves , and Edge tiles . Some of these surf spots visited by travelers precisely in May to October , when the wave conditions are high.
Additionally suitable as a place to surf , Pelabuhan Ratu Beach is also presenting the beauty of nature in the form of rocks jutting into the sea . On top of this rock , tourists can sit while fishing or just see splashes of sea water that hit rocks similar to grains of pearl . From the top of the rock , travelers can also see the fishing boats that are looking fish looks from a distance . The ships look like a tiny toy boat that kids were floating .
After being down beauty of Pelabuhan Ratu Beach , tourists can try out an aura of mystique that is contained in the Ocean Beach Hotel which is located approximately 300 meters from the beach . Inside the hotel there is a mystical story about the existence of room No. . 13 is said to be the Queen of the South Seas sojourn , " Nyai Roro Kidul " . This room is often used as a place of inner peace and meditation asking for blessings in life . In that room , travelers should also do meditation or just look around the sacred atmosphere of the room . Once entering the room , the traveler will be surprised with the mystical atmosphere and design of the room is dominated by the color green . That said , it is a favorite color of Nyi Roro Kidul . Besides the color , the accessories in the room was also illustrates the atmosphere of South Beach Palace is quite magnificent .
In the area attractions Pelabuhan Ratu Beach is also famous for its annual rite organized by the local community , which is sacred or ritual bath Ngabungbang . Ngabungbang word comes from " Nga " which means ngahijikan ( unify ) and " bungbang " which means giving up or clean up . In general , this means holy bath ritual to remove bad elements , both physically and spiritually . Moreover , this ritual is also intended as a means to beg forgiveness of God , asked for the power to achieve all goals , and expect an increase in the quality of life of prosperity . This annual tradition held on the evening ( starting at 24.00 pm ) during the full moon in the 14th month of Maulud , located at the mouth of the River Cisukawayana , Pelabuhan Ratu Beach .
According to local people , this tradition was originally created by Brahma Hyang King of the Kingdom Medang Gali ( galih / galuh ) in 175-205 AD This ritual is then forwarded by Siliwangi King of the Kingdom of Padjadjaran and grow until now .
The tourist area is also equipped with a fish auction ( TPI ) which sells a wide variety of marine fishes like cakalan , Layur , squid , pomfret , prawns , and others in the state are still fresh . Travelers can bring home the fish of the sea for souvenirs family at home . For tourists who want to see the process of landing the fishermen of the fishing vessel , can visit the fish auction at around 11:00 to 13:00 pm . In these hours are usually fishermen were landing ships .
If travelers wish to proceed traveled around the district of Sukabumi , there are other attractions that are not less interesting , namely Hawu Coral Beach is located approximately 20 km from Pelabuhan Ratu Beach . The beach is said to be the location of the palace Nyai Roro Kidul .
Pelabuhan Ratu Beach is located in the District of Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia.
D. access
To visit the Pelabuhan Ratu beach , traveling can use public transportation ( bus ) from Terminal Bogor . From the terminal , take a bus travelers Bogor - Sukabumi majors around Rp 15,000 . Then after arriving at Terminal Sukabumi , Sukabumi - majors take the bus and get off at Pelabuhan Ratu location ( November 2008 ) .E. Ticket
To be able to get into the area of Pelabuhan Ratu Beach attractions , each visitor will be charged an entrance fee of Rp 2,000 per person ( November 2008 ) .F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
The facility in the coastal attractions include a prayer room , ample parking area , children's playground , a place to relax , and some food stalls that sell a variety of food and beverages . In addition , there are also stalls of clothing , souvenirs , and souvenirs typical of Sukabumi . For travelers who need lodging facilities , there are many inns and hotels in the tourist areas , ranging from class to class star jasmine . Other supporting facilities are a restaurant , a security guard ( SAR ) , and travel information maps .
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