“TOURISM BAWEAN ISLAND, GRESIK DISTRICT, EAST JAVA PROVINCE, INDONESIA”

“TOURISM BAWEAN ISLAND,

GRESIK DISTRICT, EAST JAVA PROVINCE,

INDONESIA”

LAKE KASTOBA

the atmosphere of lake kastoba Is  a  lake  that  has  existed  for  a  long  time,  Lake  Kastoba  is  located  in  the  middle  of  Bawean  Island  .  It  is said that the story of the formation of this lake is the ancient island of Bawean named Majeti Island. Then  at that time the island was dikusai by Queen Jin is very wise. Mejeti Island is a kingdom that is very famous and respected by other kingdoms in the archipelago.

In  the  middle  of  the  island,  there  is  a  magic  tree  that  can  heal  anything  and  keep  all  natural  disasters.  Long story short, one day the Queen Jin changed her wisdom to protect the powerful ohon. Therefore, he ordered 2 crows to protect the trees from all danger .

One  day ,  there  was  a  blind  young  man  staggering  around  in  search  of  a  cure  for  the  healing  of  his  eyes. Then  the  two  crows  felt  pity ,  gave  the  two  leaves  of  the  tree  to  the  young  man  for  his  eyes.  So  sure,  the young  man's  eyes  healed  instantly  and  could  see  again.  However ,  the  goodness  of  the  crow  makes  the Queen  Jin  angry .  Therefore  he  pulled  out  the  magic  tree.  Due  to  the  removal  of  the  tree,  then  lived  a  large hole which later turned into Lake Kastoba .

Another  fact  about  this  lake,  where  there  is  a  whirlpool  that  directly  terhubug  with  the  Java  sea.  So  if  the Java  sea  is  receding  or  tide,  it  also  affects  the  Lake Kastoba  .  Once  there  was  a  resident  who  drowned  in this lake, then some of the residents of the residents are found around the waters of Bawean Island .

Before heading to the lake, you will be greeted by Grojogan Bawean T emple. Located close to the parking lot and  the  track  path  to  the  lake.  Nature  around  Lake Kastoba  is  very  beautiful  and  also  lush.  Apart  from  the mythical  elements  that  envelop  it,  this  lake  has  a  very  beautiful  natural  scenery .  There  is  a  hill  with  a  height of 225 mdpl. So  you  can  trekking  down  the  path  to  get  to  the  top,  the  length  of  the  journey  is  approximately 30-40 minutes depending on your physical strength. Arriving at the peak it will be seen thoroughly the beauty of Lake Kastoba . The clear water , forest and blue sky seemed to transform into an unrivaled beauty .

To reach the location of Lake Kastoba , you can use the motor with a long journey of about 1.5-2 hours from the district Sangkapuara. Really interesting is not it?

WATERFALL LACCAR

waterfall laccar Is a waterfall spot that is quite beautiful and has a very cool fresh water . Laccar Waterfall is  flanked by high cliffs  and  forests,  the  winds  that  bring  water  dew  is  very  refreshing  while  touching  the  skin.  Indeed,  the waterfall  is  not  too  high,  but  impressed  very  exotic  and  wrapped  with  slick  behind  the  rampunnya  Bawean forest.

BREEDING DEER BAWEAN

Bawean  deer  breeding,  initially  this  breeding  is  privately  owned  Bawean  people  who  care  about  the  wild animals  that  exist  in  Bawean. However ,  the  Gresik  government  bought  the  land  and  the  captive  manager .  In addition  to  the  deer ,  there  are  many  other  species  of  endemic  species  of  Bawean  Island.  Like  Pig  warts, Bagong Pig, Java Pig. Specific Pig warts, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (UCN) is the world's rarest pig special. Even data and information about this animal is fairly minimal. Bawean Island  is  currently  recorded  to  have  230  pigs  and  declines  in  population,  due  to  hunting  by  the  island's farmers. The pigs are thought to be destroying their crops, as a result the pigs are often caught and killed.

ISLAND NOKO

T o  reach  these  two  islands,  you  are  required  to  use  a  local  fishing  boat  commonly  called  "klotok".  Y ou  can search  for  klotok  that  you  will  use  at  the  dock  of  Sangkapura  Leaf  Village,  usually  the  fishermen  offer  their services at a cost of about Rp. 100,000 for a round trip.

If  you  want  to  spend  the  night  in  one  island,  you  can  also  ask  to  be  picked  up  the  next  day .  Where  you  just negotiate with the owner of the ship. Noko Island Slayar is  just  a white  sand  in  the middle  of  the  ocean  and while  the  island  of  Gili  Noko  ,  is  the  only  island  inhabited.  Y ou  can  socialize  and  chatting  with  the  natives there. Seeing clearly their daily life, obviously it can add to your horizons.

As  a  small  island,  there  is  no  hotel  /  cottage  facilities.  So  you  are  required  to  camp,  if  you  want  to  stay .  But that's  where  the  excitement  you  get,  you  can  feel  the  atmosphere  of  free  living  on  the  island.  Feel  the different nuance, while camping stretching the fine white sand in the middle of Java sea.

WHITE SAND ON NOKO ISLAND

The  beauty  of  the  two  islands  is  not  second  to  none.  Noko Island  ,  located  about  4  km  to  the  southeast  of Bawean Island with a long journey of only about 45 minutes. Where the area of   the island is only about 5000 square  meters.  is  an  island  consisting  of  a  stretch  of  fine  white  sand.  Really  beautiful  is  not  it?  Y ou  can always play sand, fishing, snorkeling, diving or just take pictures ria. Y ou need to know, the underwater world of  the  island  is  still  well  preserved.  There  is  even  a  phrase,  which  states  the  underwater  ecosystem  around Gili  Island  is  better  when  compared  to  those  in  the  archipelago  Derawan,  Berau.  So  it  is  suitable  for  you who like to snorkel or diving. Curious? try to prove yourself, come and try to see the beauty of this island.

NUSA ISLAND, CHINESE ISLAND AND LULUBI ISLAND

T o  get  to  these  three  islands,  you  can  cross  by  klotok  with  a  long  journey  of  about  45-60  minutes.  For starters you can go to Dedawang area, T ambak or about 1.5 hours drive from Sangkapura.

Basically  for  Nusa  Island  and  Chinese  Island,  it  is  a  rocky  and  uninhabited  island.  So  the  atmosphere  is not  so  different.  Where  you  can  trekking  down  the  coral  hills  found  on  Nusa  Island ,  to  see  the  more beautiful natural paintings. Satisfy  to enjoy  the beauty , you can continue  the  journey  to  the  Island of China. Named as it is because long ago there was a group of chinese people who were stranded on this island.

The  next  destination  is  Lulubi  Island,  the  island  is  quite  beautiful  so  it  is  quite  comfortable  for  you  to  rest after traveling. Sea breeze and the sand as if warmly welcome your arrival. Tired and hungry after a  trip, you can  eat  the  provisions  you  down  earlier .  But  keep  in  mind,  because  this  is  an  uninhabited  island  you  are required to carry all the garbage afterwards.

TANJUNG GA'ANG BAWEAN ISLAND

Sunset on the ga'ang cape It  is  the  best  spot  on  Bawean Island  to  enjoy  the  sunset  or  sunset.  Located  in  the  western  part  of  Bawean Island,  making  this  location  a  bit  difficult  to  take.  Y ou  can  reach  it  by  motorcycle,  but  be  careful  because  of the winding path.

Cape Ga'ang is a coral hill that directly confronts the sea. So you will be able to see the exposure of orange rays  in  the  evening  when  dusk  comes.  Before  heading  to  T anjung  Ga'ang  ,  you  are  required  to  park  your

vehicle  and  continue  on  foot  along  the  rice  fields  and  forest  about  1  hour  drive.  But  the  length  of  the  trip  will not be  felt, where  the beautiful scenery  is ready  to be a bonus and a  friend during  the  trip. Actually  there  are two  ways  to  enjoy  the  scenery  at  T anjung  Ga'ang  ,  first  you  can  board  a  boat  to  get  a  closer  look  at T anjung Ga'ang or you can walk along the edge of the cliff to see the ocean view from above.

* Tips:

Before you start mengexplore this island, it would be nice if you are looking for people around to accompany you  as  long  as  you  are  here.  It  is  intended  that  you  can  better  recognize  this  place  and  minimize  any unintended possibilities.

As we know,  that  Indonesia  is an archipelagic country . Therefore, no wonder  if  there are so many clusters of islands.  Likewise  with  people  who  have  many  cultures,  such  as  Bawean  Island  .  This  island  also  has  a unique  culture  and  also  a  very  interesting  history  to  diketauhi.  As  with  every  other  trip,  there  will  be  new things you can meet.

Seeing  the  dawn  drown  far  away  there,  terbesit  something  in  the  mind.  About  what  is  done  today ,  have  we done  something  good  today?  and  let  what  has  happened  today  to  be  learning  for  tomorrow.  Hopefully more and more day we can understand the meaning of this life and try to be more humane again.

So my review this time about tourism in Bawean Island, Gresik become the best tour in East Java. Hopefully it  can  be  useful  and  a  source  of  reference,  before  you  want  to  visit  island  this  beautiful.

“good trip to this beautiful island”