The best surfing spots in Southeast Asia

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Sunday 3 April 2016

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Had great waves

One beach in Banyuwangi's popularity is worldwide is Plengkung beach. This is because Turkish Plengkung located Alas Purwo National Park, has a very high waves and large, so many invites surfers to conquer the world stage.

One beach in Banyuwangi's popularity is worldwide is Plengkung beach

Best surf sport in Southeast Asia

Plengkung beach is recognized as the best surfing spots in Southeast Asia and the waves, including one of the seven best waves in the world. Waves in this place is really great and consistent is the result of the influence of the Antarctic currents, carried by the Indian Ocean. With the right corner of the bay, the waves generated is very perfect. Waves can reach a height of 4 to 8 meters with a length of 2 km, and has a seven-tiered wave formation, is very challenging for the lovers of the surf to try it.

Paradise for surfers

Waves on the beach is divided into three levels, namely Kong Waves (high waves reach 6-8 meters), Speedis Waves (5-6 m), and the Track Many Waves (3-4 m). Whitecaps last level (many tracks) are usually used by surfers beginners to hone their skills. In addition to the Plengkung beach, the waves of that size exist only in Hawaii and South Africa. And peak arrival of the waves occur from April to August each year. On this beach ever international surfing competition is held Quicksilver Pro Surfing Championship in '95, '96, and '97 and Da Hui Pro Surfing World Championship Series III year 'in 2003. With its potential, no doubt Plengkung beach is also known as a haven for professional surfers.

Da Hui Pro Surfing World Championship Series III year 'in 2003

Speedis Waves (5-6 m), and the Track Many Waves (3-4 m)

Plengkung beach directly opposite the Indian Ocean and is located in the eastern Gulf of Grajagan is so popular with surfers who generally come from abroad. Not surprisingly, the Turkish Plengkung more popular abroad than domestically. The majority of tourists came from America, Brazil or Australia. Of the foreign surfers who admire the beauty of the waves on the beach Plengkung is then came the term G-Land for Plengkung beach. So for foreign tourists, they are more familiar than the G-Land Plengkung beach.

Where did the origin of the name G-Land it appears ?

Behind the designation G-Land for Plengkung beach that has many versions. The letter "G" in G-Land turned out to be an abbreviation of a few things, namely :

The letter "G" in G-Land turned out to be an abbreviation of a few things, namely

• From the word "Grajagan" which is the name of a bay, the bay Grajagan.
• Taken from the word "Green" because it is on the edge of the green tropical forest. The neighborhood around the beach Plengkung a green forest, because it is surrounded by the expanse of tropical coastal forests and lowland forest is still beautiful, then if it is seen and photographed from a distance, it would appear greenish.
• Taken from the word "Great" because the waves are so big, long and full of challenges.
• There is also a mention, Plengkung called G-Land for its beaches curved like the letter G.

Mentions beach Plengkung for local residents that because the curved shape of its coastline. When viewed from the satellite image, this beach shape is curved to form the letter G inverted. The position and location of the beaches that make waves up to 8 meters can be formed, which makes favored by lovers of the surf. Sunrise Beach Plengkung probably not too good, because it covered the mountain, but at least we can see the first sunrise in Java. At about 9 am, the beach began choppy. You'll see surfers ready for action with carrying surf boards each.

In addition to enjoying the exotic beaches Plengkung that was so popular in foreign countries, we can also enjoy the natural scenery of the National Park Alas Purwo amazing with all free-living habitat therein. You can still play on the beaches has fine white sand and rocks at its edge.

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