Located in Ringenrejo Village, Wates District and only about 45 kilometers from Blitar, it will took about an hour to reach Jolosutro Beach. And located on the border of Blitar Regency and Malang Regency, you can just stop by Jolosutri Beach when go to Malang. The entry price is Rp. 7.000/people.
From Blitar you can start from Kanigoro sub-district to Lodoyo, Binangun, Wates sub-district, and end in Ringinrejo Village. The second line if you are from the city of Malang, you can start from Karang Kates dam towards Blitar city. In Teak Brongkos forest in Kesamben take direction to south through teak forest. After arriving in Binangun sub-district, you can continue the journey to the wates sub-district until Ringinrejo village. For other routes, for example, you leave from Gondanglegi or other soutern Malang area you can use the path Donomulyo closer to this beach.
The access road to the beach is very good and can be passed by car. Directions to the beach are also very clear. Beautiful green hills also along the way. Some stalls and warning boards for visitors will be welcomed when arrived at the location. Visitors are not allowed to swim in the sea because of large tidal waves, otherwise it is mandatory to preserve the beach.
The western coast is bordered by a rock hill. If the sea recedes, you can walk along the long coastline. But if the sea tide, you can climb through the rock hill to reach the western jolosutro beach. And can see the beauty of the beach from the top of the hill.
Jolosutro beach is in a bay flanked by hills and has big waves with coral hills. And famous with its black sand. Black sand is due to the iron content in the sand so that the black color. However Jolosutro Beach also has white sand, precisely on the east side. Unfortunately here is not the right place because of its location that can not be missed so it is quite dangerous. You can also walk to west where there is a hill that separates Jolosutro Beach and Karang Nritep Beach next to it. By passing the path, you will be presented with beautiful views of Jolosutro Beach from a height.
Most of the people around Jolosutro Beach are living as fishermen. Jolosutro Beach itself is a fish paradise. Only by using simple equipment, travelers are able to get fresh fish that can grind travelers and become friends enjoy the beach scene.
Besides being a tourist spot, you can also camp here. Jolosutro beach is also a sacred place. This beach is always associated with Nyi Roro Kidul, so it is known to be a mystical beach and a place of sacred ritual. Often performed the Larung Sesaji ceremony and various other local belief rituals. Since long time ago, Jolosutro beach is also famous as a place Pesugihan. It is said, this beach is the location Nyi Roro Kidul, Prabu Siliwangi and Nyi Blorong gathered.
On certain nights, some people do pesugihan with carrying the head of the cow. This beach is usually also a mystical atmosphere when the ritual performed, with some people who can see the figure of King Siliwangi in the form of white tiger. Caretakers help the pesugihan seekers to get gold bullion. There are also people who try to fill the agate or seek magic with the help of caretaker or shaman who read the mantra of ancient fiber.
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