Pangumbahan, A Remote Turtle Beach

At Pangumbahan, giant sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs at night, especially around October and November, a truly wonderful sight and best at full moon. The beach is near Ujung Genteng, a cape about 90 km, or three hour’s journey by car, from Pelabuhan Ratu. It’s difficult to find and you have to ask frequently for the pantai penyu on the last section of road. Near some large shrimp pond is a private station where rangers guard the beach and raise small turtles from the eggs (you can see them in some ponds). Very basic accommodation is available, or you can camp on the beach. Expect to pay the rangers $ 10-15, a fee well worth the experience.

Compiled from: All Around Bandung, Exploring The West Java Highlands, Gottfried Roelcke, Gary Crabb.

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