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Have a plan to explore Sulawesi from South, Southeast, to North? You can start from South Sulawesi, namely from Makassar City. In Makassar, there are many tourist attractions and beaches that you can visit with friends, family, or alone. There are also islands around Makassar City that are not inferior to other islands in Indonesia. Where the hell? Instead of being curious, let's look at the information from us. Here are seven beaches that you can visit in Makassar!
- Gusung Tallang Island
This island is identical to a small island in the middle of the sea with only clean white sand. In Indonesia, there are many Gusung Islands scattered in various regions. One of them, in Makassar. Gusung Tallang Island, also known as Little Lae-Lae. The island is about 1.6 km from Indonesia's historic forts, Fort Rotterdam Makassar or Makassar Harbor. Very close, isn't it?
Visitors who want to come here need to cross at a fairly low cost. In the past, Gusung Island was an uninhabited island. However, because it is getting more and more crowded, in the end, some people live here. Even so, the place is still clean and beautiful!
- Losari Beach
Does everyone already know this one beach? Losari Beach is an icon of Makassar City which is always crowded, both on weekdays and holidays. Losari Beach is located not far from Makassar Port. So, it will be easier to access if you use a ship to Makassar. From Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, you can reach it in 40 minutes.
It is the right choice for those of you who arrive in Makassar in the afternoon and directly visit Losari Beach. Because Losari Beach is the best place to see the sunset in Makassar. There is a unique facility on this beach, namely free wifi that you can use in the Losari Beach area of Makassar. Losari beach is wonderful and instagrammable.
3.Kuri Beach
Kuri Beach is administratively located in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. The distance is quite close to Makassar City, this place with white sand and rocks on the beach, must be included in the list of destinations when you wander to Makassar. From here you can see the sparkling city of Makassar at night.
If you like camping on the beach, try coming here. In the morning and evening, you will be presented with stunning views. Especially when the sea water recedes in the afternoon, the rock mounds are very clearly visible to the beach. Sunset here, so beautiful! Plus the appearance of a ship from a distance will add to the aesthetics in the photo.
- Akkarena Beach
Not far from Losari Beach, Akkarena Beach is one of the best places to watch the sunset. Here, a pier is usually used as a place for small to medium-sized tourist boats to dock. In this place, too, is a spot to see a beautiful sunset.
For those of you who like water games, here are also provided game facilities that you can use. Among them are banana boats, speed boats, small boats, jet skis, and fishing. Equipped with rinse room facilities, you don't have to worry about having trouble cleaning your body after playing in the water.
- Kapoposang Island
In Makassar, there is also a marine paradise suitable for those who like snorkeling and diving activities. Kapoposang Island is an island in the northwest of Makassar City. You need to cross the sea using a traditional boat for about 4-5 hours to get here.
Administratively, Kapoposang Island is included in the Pangkep Regency area. You can get here via Paotere Makassar Port and make two crossings. Kapoposang Island is the original habitat for hawksbill turtles. Here, you can see baby turtles at Turtle Point and meet turtles while diving into the ocean. Guaranteed fun!
- Kodingareng Keke Island
Are you interested in visiting a beach that is still quiet and very awake in Makassar? Kodingareng Keke Island, perfect for you. This island is an uninhabited island that is very beautiful, fascinating, and has unspoiled marine life. Even though it is an uninhabited island, Kodingareng Keke Island is equipped with facilities that can support tourism.
Located in the west and about 15 km from Makassar City, you need to cross from Bangkoa Wood Pier Makassar, using a chartered boat to arrive at this island. Kodingareng Keke Island also has a gusung island used by the public and tourists to play in the water. Swimming here is so much fun!
- Tanjung Layar Putih Beach
Besides Losari Beach, Makassar also has a beach special. Namely, Tanjung Layar Beach. Here there is a sail-shaped monument built at the meeting point between the Jeneberang River and the sea. Initially, this monument was on the beach. However, sea abrasion shifted the coastline deeper until the monument was finally in the middle of the sea.
Tanjung Layar Putih Beach is always crowded with visitors. There are several facilities built by the local community. Like a traditional house to relax. You can rent this house to rest or while enjoying the beach view for only IDR 25,000. Very cheap, isn't it?
Thus information about the beaches in Makassar that you can visit. Apparently, not only Losari Beach. There are many beautiful places that you can visit. From the beach in the city, to the need to cross the island. Which beach is your favorite? Ready to start your getaway to Makassar? Visit Wonderful Indonesia, and don’t miss out on the magic!
