The ferocity of the surf beaches in southern Jogja often makes people shudder and shy to approach. The waves that come chasing from the direction of the vast ocean seemed to race to keep us from approaching the water. Unlike the more friendly beaches on the northern side of Java, the mainland edge that directly addresses the vastness of the Indian Ocean is not a suitable place to enjoy the fun of swimming in the salt water or the thrill of snorkeling watching the beauty of underwater panorama with small fish. Until we have to be content to play water on the periphery, where the foam of the ocean begins to disappear. But when YogYES visited Nglambor Beach, swimming and snorkeling on the south coast was impossible, in fact it can be done.
Trekking about fifteen minutes from the parking lot becomes YogYES's choice to end a three-hour journey on the vehicle. The too dangerous terrain with the steep dive streets requires us to walk or hire an experienced ojek service rather than bringing the vehicle up to the beach alone.
Past the gate of pandan laut (Pandanus tectorius), we reached the shore. A group of young people in an orange velvet jacket lit up with other snorkel gear, looking enthusiastic and eager to swim and dive in shallow waters. Nglambor Beach area is one of the snorkeling destinations in the southern coastal area of Jogja which has a stunning panorama of the ocean floor with a variety of coral reefs and marine life. Sergeant Major fish, Jambrong and some other small fish are permanent residents who are seen to swim often swarm or play hide and seek in the gaps of coral reefs.
Beautiful scenery covered by waves is very guarded by people around Nglambor Beach. Even this coastal area is a cultivation area of several types of fish and coral reef conservation sites and other marine biota. Traditions of Ngalangi sea alms ceremony were also performed on this beach. "Ngalangi" in Javanese means blocking or forbidding. The people around Nglambor beach forbid anyone to catch fish in the beach area except once a year, outside the spawning season. Fishing procession can only be done by using gawar, a kind of net from the root of wawar tree that is stuck and driven together to the sea by local people.
As if not to be outdone, nature also helped maintain and maintain the aura of this universe aquarium by ordering two giant tortoise coral to patrol the coast. With a handsome "Watu Kalong" and "Watu Kuntul" tame the ferocious waves so as not too hard to hit the beach. The existence of two coral giant tortoise is what makes the coral reef Nglambor Beach is not damaged dihempas waves, as well as safe for snorkeling.
Wearing snorkel equipment complete with shoes and life jackets, we immediately greeted the nettle zone residents assisted by one of the guides. Incidentally when we come is the best time to snorkel, when the sea water has not been installed but also not too low tide. There are two snorkel rentals on this beach, Bintang Nglambor Snorkeling (BNS) and Pokdarwis Nglambor Lestari, until we need not bother to bring equipment from home.
The remnants of the tamed south coast waves provide a sensation when snorkeling at Nglambor Beach. Not infrequently when we've bothered to swim somewhat into the middle, the waves dragged us to the edge again. With the expertise of a beginner, we dive with great care not to step on the coral reefs and damage the marine ecosystem on this beach. We do not want to increase the threat of coral reef damage caused by human activities such as overfishing, coastal development and coral bleaching. Because the bottom of the ocean nan stunning before us takes a very long time to dress up beautify themselves. If the seabed ecosystem is damaged, then the efforts of the surrounding community and two giant coast guard turtles will be useless. Nglambor Beach with all its inhabitants has spoiled the eye with all its enchanting natural makeup. As a lovers there is nothing wrong we are to keep preserving, together with the community around to lighten the task of two giant tortoise coral.
After joking and taking pictures with the fish, rocks on the south side of shady beaches became a target to take a break, enjoy the breeze of the sea while drying clothes. Not far from where we sat there was a fresh water source that emanated from a small rocky crevice. At first we were surprised to see a fresh water source by the beach. But the freshwater phenomenon that emerged in Nglambor Beach was due to a karst alley that resembles a U pipe that functions as a groundwater channel, as one of the karst experts of climatology experts from LIPI said.
Lulled by the beach breeze, we did not realize the sun was getting taller and the wet clothes had dried up. We immediately moved, changed clean clothes and packed supplies. Now it was time to say goodbye to a pair of giant tortoises and let them continue the task of keeping the beach as usual.
NGLAMBOR BEACH: The Universe aquarium is Maintained by a pair of Giant Turtles
The ferocity of the surf beaches in southern Jogja often makes people shudder and shy to approach. The waves that come chasing from the direction of the vast ocean seemed to race to keep us from approaching the water. Unlike the more friendly beaches on the northern side of Java, the mainland edge that directly addresses the vastness of the Indian Ocean is not a suitable place to enjoy the fun of swimming in the salt water or the thrill of snorkeling watching the beauty of underwater panorama with small fish. Until we have to be content to play water on the periphery, where the foam of the ocean begins to disappear. But when YogYES visited Nglambor Beach, swimming and snorkeling on the south coast was impossible, in fact it can be done.
Trekking about fifteen minutes from the parking lot becomes YogYES's choice to end a three-hour journey on the vehicle. The too dangerous terrain with the steep dive streets requires us to walk or hire an experienced ojek service rather than bringing the vehicle up to the beach alone.
Past the gate of pandan laut (Pandanus tectorius), we reached the shore. A group of young people in an orange velvet jacket lit up with other snorkel gear, looking enthusiastic and eager to swim and dive in shallow waters. Nglambor Beach area is one of the snorkeling destinations in the southern coastal area of Jogja which has a stunning panorama of the ocean floor with a variety of coral reefs and marine life. Sergeant Major fish, Jambrong and some other small fish are permanent residents who are seen to swim often swarm or play hide and seek in the gaps of coral reefs.
Beautiful scenery covered by waves is very guarded by people around Nglambor Beach. Even this coastal area is a cultivation area of several types of fish and coral reef conservation sites and other marine biota. Traditions of Ngalangi sea alms ceremony were also performed on this beach. "Ngalangi" in Javanese means blocking or forbidding. The people around Nglambor beach forbid anyone to catch fish in the beach area except once a year, outside the spawning season. Fishing procession can only be done by using gawar, a kind of net from the root of wawar tree that is stuck and driven together to the sea by local people.
As if not to be outdone, nature also helped maintain and maintain the aura of this universe aquarium by ordering two giant tortoise coral to patrol the coast. With a handsome "Watu Kalong" and "Watu Kuntul" tame the ferocious waves so as not too hard to hit the beach. The existence of two coral giant tortoise is what makes the coral reef Nglambor Beach is not damaged dihempas waves, as well as safe for snorkeling.
Wearing snorkel equipment complete with shoes and life jackets, we immediately greeted the nettle zone residents assisted by one of the guides. Incidentally when we come is the best time to snorkel, when the sea water has not been installed but also not too low tide. There are two snorkel rentals on this beach, Bintang Nglambor Snorkeling (BNS) and Pokdarwis Nglambor Lestari, until we need not bother to bring equipment from home.
The remnants of the tamed south coast waves provide a sensation when snorkeling at Nglambor Beach. Not infrequently when we've bothered to swim somewhat into the middle, the waves dragged us to the edge again. With the expertise of a beginner, we dive with great care not to step on the coral reefs and damage the marine ecosystem on this beach. We do not want to increase the threat of coral reef damage caused by human activities such as overfishing, coastal development and coral bleaching. Because the bottom of the ocean nan stunning before us takes a very long time to dress up beautify themselves. If the seabed ecosystem is damaged, then the efforts of the surrounding community and two giant coast guard turtles will be useless. Nglambor Beach with all its inhabitants has spoiled the eye with all its enchanting natural makeup. As a lovers there is nothing wrong we are to keep preserving, together with the community around to lighten the task of two giant tortoise coral.
After joking and taking pictures with the fish, rocks on the south side of shady beaches became a target to take a break, enjoy the breeze of the sea while drying clothes. Not far from where we sat there was a fresh water source that emanated from a small rocky crevice. At first we were surprised to see a fresh water source by the beach. But the freshwater phenomenon that emerged in Nglambor Beach was due to a karst alley that resembles a U pipe that functions as a groundwater channel, as one of the karst experts of climatology experts from LIPI said.
Lulled by the beach breeze, we did not realize the sun was getting taller and the wet clothes had dried up. We immediately moved, changed clean clothes and packed supplies. Now it was time to say goodbye to a pair of giant tortoises and let them continue the task of keeping the beach as usual.
