Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world

Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world

Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world.One beach in Banyuwangi whose 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 surfers attracted to conquer the world stage.
Turkish Plengkung 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 are perfect. Height of the waves supposedly can reach 4-8 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.
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.Turkish Plengkung aka G-Land Surf paradise in the middle of the National Park Alas Purwa.
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 in '2003. With its potential, no doubt Plengkung beach is also known as a haven for professional surfers.
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 Turkish Plengkung it has many versions. The letter "G" in G-Land turned out to be an abbreviation of a few things, namely:1. From the word "Grajagan" which is the name of a bay, the bay Grajagan.2. 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.3. Taken from the word "Great" because the waves are so big, long and full of challenges.4. 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.

For those who like to surf the G-Land or Turkish Plengkung an obligatory tourist visit. You can try to learn to surf crash on the mentors who were there. But if you do not have a hobby berselancarpun still, this beach is worth the visit. Watched from near the surfer who is surfing in the sea is an attractive option. For that you can rent a boat jongkong can disii 4 people, who will take you out to sea. From here you can capture spectacular action of the surfer.
Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery Plengkung beach views from various angles. The management provides a tower not far from the beach to see the beauty Plengkung of heights.
View tower on the beach Plengkung, Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi.
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.

There are some fun activities that can be undertaken, such as treeking (down the Alas Purwo National Park by bicycle or on foot), snorkeling, fishing, diving, caving, or see the turtle breeding. For lovers of photography, view at the beach Plengkung also to be missed. Sunset Beach Plengkung no less beautiful than elsewhere. Many tourists were waiting for this moment.
Keep in mind, the famous surf beach Plengkung up to foreign indeed can not at any time be found. The big waves just appeared in the April to October alone (especially in August) every year. At that time the beaches look clean because garbage around the beach away by the waves elsewhere. Outside of the month, visitors will only see the waves were small and did not look the best surfing there.
Since 1990, Plengkung Plengkung managed by PT Indah Travel and equipped with complete facilities, ranging from Bar, Restaurant, Bungalow, Jangle Camp, etc. Also provided rent surfboards. All these facilities are offered in the form of US dollars. Maybe this would be too expensive for domestic tourists who pockets mediocre. Local tourists are generally rarely stay, generally straight home.Plengkung beach world-class surfing spot in Banyuwangi.

One corner Plengkung Beach aka G-LandBut unlike the foreign tourists who come to Plengkung to surf, mostly from Bali by speedboat. They stay in the camp (inn) in this park. There are three camp here, that G-Land Surf & Resort, Joyo's Surf Camp and and Bobby's Surf Camp. Of the three camp / hotel at the beach Plengkung which can be booked online is G-Land Surf & Resort and Bobby's Surf Camp.

ROUTE TO THE BEACH PlengkungG-Land or Plengkung Beach is located in the National Park Alas Purwo (Eastern tip of the island of Java), To be able to G-Land / Plengkung beach can be reached by road and sea.
By land can use public transport from Banyuwangi visitors can ride the bus to Kalipahit (about 60 km), from Kalipahit continued to ride motorcycles to the Pasar Anyar within about 4 km, from Pasar Anyar visitors can ride a pick-up to the Post Pancur (distance about 15 km). Until the Postal Pancur, both public and private vehicles should be parked and not allowed to proceed to Plengkung beach.
Pos Pancur

Pos Pancur of visitors have two options for achieving Plengkung beach. Walk the 9 km to the beach Plengkung or rent a special vehicle provided by the manager Alas Purwo National Park.
The trip to the beach Plengkung is quite heavy and need extra effort because the road is not smooth (offroad) and not paved. This is because the layout Plengkung beach inside the national park, it is not permitted to alter its natural contour. Moreover, it is said offroad road is also beneficial to minimize theft of timber.
Under these conditions the visitors are not allowed to take the vehicle directly to Plengkung beach. Instead the access road to Plengkung made suggestions about community empowerment to manage transport to Plengkung using a modified pickup truck to load passengers. One pickup can carry 10-12 people at a rate of about Rp 250 thousand PP. Regardless of the number of passengers the same tariff as calculated per-trip. To be satisfied to enjoy the scenery, visitors should come to the beach Plengkung before 12:00 noon as the deadline vehicles that deliver only until 17:00 pm.
For the sea route visitors can use the speedboat / fishing boat on the beach Grajagan (40 km to the south of Banyuwangi Fishermans Grajagan), from the port of folk Grajagan if speedboat cover (1 hour) / fishing boat (2 hours) directly reach the beach Plengkung / G-Land. The sea route can also be taken from Bali by speedboat, which is generally a foreign tourist.