Santolo Island, A Paradise Hidden in South Garut

Garut is was not separated from the stunning natural panoramas. In addition to a landscape of mountains running down on each side of the city of Garut, there are some lovely beaches and is suitable to be your vacation destination. One of them is the Beautiful beach of Santolo located in Pamengpeuk, in the subdistrict of Cikelet South of Garut city centre.

Santolo Beach - Garut - West Java - Indonesia

The distance of the beach from the town of Garut, about 80 km away and can be reached by road, approximately 3.5 hours. Although quite a long way, but the mood heading into this beach trip very eyes with views of the mountains and the meandering presents.

It had soft white sand and elongated from West to East. There are berths and the gathering fisherman.
Besides in this coastal area, there is also a launch site of a rocket station belonging to LAPAN (National Space Flight Agencies).

LAPAN ( National Space Flight Agencies)

Moving towards the South, we can cross the island commonly referred to as the island Santolo. Just pay IDR 2000.0-to cross it using fishing boats. Santolo island is indeed somewhat different circumstances its shores, although it remains white, sandy and the water is crystal clear but still filled with coral rocks.

Cilauteureun - Santolo Beach

Don't be afraid, still beautiful, because here the most suitable spot for camping, for those who have an adventurous spirit. For who does not like camping, around the coast are many bed and breakfasts and inns Santolo with a very affordable price (ranging from Rp. 100,000.0 until Rp. 200,000.0 per night).

Besides we can enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the beach, on the island of Santolo is also the mouth of the Cilauteureun are quite familiar. Named Cilauteureun because of sea water in the estuary is not moving toward the ocean, but returned towards the estuary. To put it simply, usually called the sea water that flows to the ground. It said that an event like this can only be found in two places, namely in Santolo Garut and France.

Let alone the less here, enjoy the white sand beach with the calm waves can, or witnessed the beauty of the coral rock Island Santolo while camping with friends too.


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Transport heading: Santolo

From the Bus Terminal in Garut, could use public transport microbus (ELF) Department of Pamengpeuk at the rate of Rp. 25000.0. If your position in Cileunyi can also use similar transport towards Cikajang and then proceed in the direction of Pamengpeuk with 30000.0-IDR.

Public transport leading to Garut alone quite a lot, especially those from nearby cities like Bandung in West Java, Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang, Merak and other towns with a price of around Rp. 35000.0 until Rp. 100,000.0 (depending on the class of bus fare and the distance).

List of hotels that exist in pameungpeuk:

Hotel Wira Kalingga
SKW : Pameungpeuk
Kecamatan : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati III
address: Jn. Raya Pamengpeuk No 102

Pondok Karang Asri
sub : Cikelet
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: JI. Raya Parneungpeuk km.12 No. 10 Tlp. (0262) 521259

Penginapan Amboina
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: Jl. Cilauteureun No. 19 Tlp. (0262) 521281

Penginapan Barokah
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: Jl. Raya Cilauteureun

Penginapan Biasa
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: JI. Cigodek Tlp. (0262) 521939

Penginapan Citra Agung
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: Jl. Cilauteureun No. 785 Tlp. (0262) 521250

Penginapan Rahmat
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: Jl. Cilauteureun No. 10 Tlp. (0262) 251077

Wisma LAPAN
sub : Pameungpeuk
types of hotels : Hotel Melati I
address: Jl. Cilauteureun

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