The charm of Red Island Beach in Banyuwangi
In the 1990s, the area on Red Island was badly damaged by the tsunami disaster at that time. The government of Banyuwangi Regency under the leadership of Regent named Abdullah Azwar Anas gives a full attention to the development of this red island tourist area, one of them by improving access road to this tourist location. At the end of 2012, Banyuwangi Regency has introduced Red Island Beach to the international community through a cycling race called "Banyuwangi Tour de Ijen".
Before the "Tour de Ijen", the road to the tour of Pulau Merah Island in banyuwangi is quite heavy, in the form of a rocky road that also crosses the rubber plantation area and also brown PTPN XII. Red Pulo name that refers to a small hill on the beach that has a high around 200 meters. The hill has a red soil and is also covered by green vegetation so it is not too visible the original color. This hill can be accessed when the sea water is receding. Tourists can also rent umbrellas along the Pulo Merah beach
The white sandy white Pulo Beach stretches for three kilometers so it is suitable for families. However, the waves at Pulo Merah are quite high and not suitable for swimming, especially for small children. Surfing Waves in the Pulo Merah area is quite challenging and can be one of the ideal places for surfing sports enthusiasts. The waves at this beach resort are quite high ranging from 3 to 5 meters and are also suitable for surfing or surfing sports lovers. According to local residents, then tourists from France, Germany, and also Australia often visit this place.
President of INSA or also the Indonesian Surfing Association, Jro Made Supatra Karang, who said that the scenery and also the waves in the tourist area of Pulau Merah is one of the best in the State of Indonesia. the excess Pulo Merah is compared with Plengkung Beach, among others, on the waves that can be a destination for beginner surfers, and amateurs, as well as professionals with an average wave height of 2 meters. Unlike the Plengkung Beach or G-Land that can only be enjoyed by professional surfers. In addition, the Pulo Merah is also more accessible with a very smooth road conditions and also close to the settlements of the residents. At the bottom of the beach that does not have many corals is also safer for surfers. Compared to the waves of Kuta Beach, the waves of Pulo Merah are higher, allowing surfers to maneuver in them.
