Sancang Beach is one of the
beaches which is a nature reserve area in the form of a protected forest
consisting of a forest area and a beach. Sancang Beach, which covers an area of
200 ha, is located in Sancang Village, Cibalong District, Garut Regency, West
Java Province, Indonesia.
To find this quiet beach,
tourists will pass through Leuweung Sancang, which means the Sancang forest
which is very rich in flora and fauna. You will really feel the amazing views
here, especially when entering the forest. All the green plants and trees are
thick and tall so that anyone inside cannot reach the view outside the forest,
even the beach you are going to visit. The cool air and no pollution at all
makes anyone feel at home walking through this forest and breathing in as much
oxygen as possible from this place. The beautiful white sand beach is very wide
and extends in an amazing curve. Even though you are on the beach, the waves
will be far from your eyes, because there are shoals separating the sand from
the rolling waves.
This natural tourist spot cannot
be separated from the history of the Padjadjaran kingdom, which was famous for
the magic of its king in West Java. Legends that have been passed down from
generation to generation are still things that local people really believe in
regarding various things in Leuweung Sancang. The total area of this nature
reserve reaches 2,913 ha for forest areas and 200 ha for coastal areas. Very
suitable for those of you who want to go on an adventure and what can you do
here? Of course there are many other interesting things to enjoy.
To get to the tourist location in
the Sancang area, tourists can take the Garut - Cikajang route with a distance
of 112 km with a travel time of 3.5 hours if traffic conditions are smooth.
This tourist spot is not difficult to find, apart from being widely known by
the public, access and road directions are adequate for tourists. When tourists
enter the forest area, the road leads to the beach, views such as ferns, ferns
and rafflesia will sweeten your trip. You will also find various types of
animals living in this forest. Although many animals have become extinct, such
as the white buffalo, which is said to be native to the Sancang forest, can no
longer be found.
This forest area which is also close
to the beautiful Cijeruk beach is also part of a cultural heritage, divided
into 3 parts, namely lowland forest, mangrove forest and coastal nature
reserve. To get to Sancang beach, Garut regency, tourists can take the path
into the forest and then arrive at the beautiful Cijeruk beach. Next, continue your journey by
crossing the Cijeruk river using local fishermen's getek. This getek can
transport you or if you use a motorbike. This forest provides paths that
are adequate for motorbikes or walking, but if the beach area is your
destination, you should bring or rent a motorbike and a guide. Many motorbike
taxi services are also offered which are ready to take you to the beach which
is adjacent to Santolo beach.
Even though you are on the beach,
the waves roll far from the beach, because the sea water and the beach are
naturally separated by quite high shoals, so the beach is just a shallow sea
with views of all the underwater biota that lives in shallow sea waters. Even
when you play in the water, you will only play in the shallow sea without fear
of being rolled by the waves.
The coral reef is another beauty
that is hard to forget, as far as the eye can see the long expanse of sand is
ready to be a beautiful story when you return home. On the other side, this
beach displays calming silence, large piles of wood and the faint sound of
waves bringing you to find a calm like no other. The wreck of a ship that sank
who knows how many decades ago is proof that this region is so isolated from
modern areas, far from the hustle and bustle and ferocity of the progress of
the times.
Walking around Sancang beach
enjoying the natural surroundings is an option for those of you who want to
know more about Sancang and the magic within it. Setting foot on the brilliant white
sand and exploring every corner of this beach may not be enough for one day
considering that the Leuweung Sancang area is very large. Swimming is a must if
you come here, the clear water and the beauty of the diverse marine life make
you feel that you are in the middle of a large and magnificent aquarium.
Relaxing on the beach after doing water activities is the next option. On this
beach there is an estuary with clear and rocky water. Tourists usually try
their luck fishing in this estuary.
Visiting this forest is the same
as being thrown into an uninhabited place. So it is not surprising that
facilities such as places to eat and drink, toilets and so on are still minimal
here. Except for those located around residential areas. To get to this forest
area you will be charged an entrance ticket of 10,000 rupiah and 5,000-10,000
to pay for the raft that will take you to Sancang beach from the bay in the
forest. To make it easier, the location of Sancang Beach has been marked on
Google Maps.
