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VIVA – Sendiki is one of the beaches in South Malang, it is about 2-3 hours from the centre of Malang, East Java. Sendiki beach has a long coastline with white sand. The vast coastline is surrounded by dense forests so the weather remains cool even when the sun is blazing.
However, the pounding of the beach waves that adorn this marine tourism object is very high, so tourists are encouraged to be extra careful when swimming or doing activities on the beach. So, here are some information about the hidden paradise in Malang, Sendiki Beach.
The Legend of the Origin Name Sendiki Beach
According to local residents, this beach was first discovered by 4 friends. Three of them agreed to divide the land by sticking wooden stakes as territorial markers.
Meanwhile, the last person, named Mbah Singo Lelono, was confused about which area to choose. He then asked 3 of his friends "Where is my mine?”. Mbah Singo Lelono feeling upset and then he stuck wooden stakes around the beach which is now known as Sendiki Beach.
This story continues to grow until now. However, if visitors walk to the left of the beach, they will find a stone tomb with the inscription “Singo Lelono” which is considered an ancestor by local residents.
Route to Going to Sendiki Beach
Sendiki Beach is located in Tambakrejo Village in Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency. In the village of Tambakrejo, there are two beaches that can be visited at once, namely Sendiki Beach and Tamban. The distance between the two beaches is about 2 kilometers.
If the visitors want to go to the Sendiki Beach area from the city of Malang, they have to cover a distance of about 68-kilometers with a journey time of 2 to 3 hours.
It is recommended to bring a private vehicle because in this area there is no public transportation. From Malang city, visitors can go to Pakis Haji and then continue to Kepanjen and then Gondanglegi. So, from here they have to continue to Turen and finally arrive at Sumbermanjing Wetan.
In that area, visitors can follow the road to Tamban Beach in the Tambakrejo area. When they arrive at the road that leads to Tamban Beach, visitors will meet a road that descends to a T-junction.
At this fork, turn left and soon you will see a kamling post made of bamboo. At the post, turn right. Well, from this kamling post only motorbikes can enter because the roads are narrow. You can leave the car at people's homes.
It is recommended for visitors to be very careful on this narrow road because the road conditions are damaged, slippery and also muddy if it rains. After walking for 3 kilometers, visitors will arrive at Sendiki Beach.
Sendiki Beach Entrance Ticket Prices and Facilities
If visitors want to come to this beach, visitors must pay Rp. 5,000/person and a parking fee of Rp. 5,000/motorcycle. If visitors stay overnight, they must pay for parking Rp. 10,000. The facilities here are quite adequate, such as toilets, prayer rooms, public baths, camping ground to local shops selling drinks and drinks, and everything is well organized.
The government and local communities also work together to maintain and beautify Sendiki Beach. This can be seen by the presence of guard posts, wooden swings and gazebos as shelters. Even today the beach manager provides lodging in the form of small huts on trees around the beach.
Things to Do at Sendiki Beach
Visitors can relax in the gazebo of the manager of this beach. These gazebos can be used to sit or lie down while enjoying the view. Then, visitors can also walk on the beach, enjoying the beach sand which has a soft and smooth texture. After that, visitors can enjoy the sensation of a very beautiful sunset.
On the beach, visitors are allowed to camp by the beach. There are many points that are far enough from the shoreline that can be used as a camping site. You can rent a tent on site for Rp75,000 for a tent with a capacity of 4 until 5 people. If visitors bring your own tent, visitors are only charged Rp20,000 for opening the tent.
Well, that's some information about Sendiki Beach in Malang. Enjoy there!
