Santolo beach is a beach with white sand located in the sub-district of Cikelet, district of Garut, West Java. To reach the location, takes about 3.5 hours from Garut or about 88 km. Coolness landscapes and winding roads typical of the mountains will be a beautiful object on the way to the Santolo beach. Not only that, forests with various species of trees, farmland, and steep cliffs which will accompany the journey to one of the popular beaches in Garut.
Santolo beach region became a gathering place of traditional fishermen and dock (port) fishing vessels in Pameungpeuk area. In addition, there is a station-owned rocket launch site LAPAN (Lembaga Penerbangan Antariksa Nasional). White sand stretching from west to east adds to the beauty of this beach. Calm waves make the traveler more comfortable. Own pleasure while enjoying the sunset in the vast expanse of white sand.
Farmland Along The Way to Santolo Beach |
Farmland Along The Way to Santolo Beach |
In the southern, there is Santolo Island located just Santolo Beach area, separated by a small river estuary which has called Muara Cilauteureun. This estuary is popular because unlike other estuaries, the water in the estuary is seawater that flows to the mainland. That said, the estuary as it is only found in two places, there are Santolo Garut and French. Not only white sand and clear water, but filled with rocks make this island a convenient place for camping.
There are several public transport to go to the beach Santolo. Multiple paths that can be passed on to the beach Santolo, there are:
a. Route Garut
- Garut - Cikajang - Cikelet - Pameungpeuk
b. Route Bandung
- Bandung - Canning - Rancabuaya - Santolo
- Bandung - Ranca Bali - Naringgul - Cidaun - Rancabuaya - Santolo
In addition, there are inns in Santolo beach area with affordable prices and the seafood dishes overlooking the beach will make natural atmosphere is quiet and comfortable.
Santolo Beach in The Daylight |
Santolo Beach and White Sand |