Balekambang Beach

2011-01-19T22:03:00.000-08:00

Balekambang Beach

Balekambang Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Malang, it is located at Srigonco village, Bantur district, about 57 km away to the south from Malang and accessible by public transportation.

The beach is lined, there are three islands to the west, namely Ismoyo Island, islands and island Anoman Wisanggeni. Ismoyo Island stands a temple, Luhur Amertha Jati temple access to the temple which is connected by bridge with a 1.5 meter wide.

Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking area, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, and the others tourism facilities has provided for the visitors.

Balekambang beach filled with sea reef, which stretches approximately 2000 meters with a width of 200 meters towards the sea. According to locals, if low tide is usually among the corals or rocks are mostly found clustered ornamental fish and other marine animals.

Visit Balekambang Beach tourism and watch the sunset and sunrise in this beach and do some of beach activities, such as; swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.

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Coban Rondo Waterfall

2011-01-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

Coban Rondo Waterfall

Coban Rondo Waterfall is one of the ecotourism held in Malang. It is about 32 km away to the West from Malang, 12 Km from Batu City, precisely in the Pandesari Village, Pujon District. The height waterfall is 60 meters. Coban Rondo Waterfall is in production forests with an area of about 90 acres west of the city of Malang section at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level.

In the vicinity of Coban Rondo waterfall, filled with pine trees and pine mountains, making the atmosphere at these attractions seemed cool. You not only see the waterfall but you also can see the panoramic beauty of Batu city, various plants and various animals.

Legend of Coban Rondo Waterfall

Coban means waterfall in Javanese word. And Rondo means widow.There is a legend about the origin of the name of this waterfall.

The story begins when the pair of lovers who had just married. The wife named Dewi Anjarwati originating from Gunung Kawi. And her husband named Raden Baron Kusuma from Mount Anjasmoro.

When a marriage has reached 36 days (Selapan), Dewi Anjarwati invites her husband to visit Mount Anjasmoro, her husband's place of origin. Dewi Anjarwati's parents forbid them to leave because it is still Selapan (In Javanese culture, parents forbade bridal couples to go away from home at the age of marriage). However, Dewi Anjarwati and her husband still insisted to go.

On the way, they were surprised by the presence of unknown Joko Lelono origins. Joko Lelono captivated by the beauty of Dewi Anjarwati and tried to capture her.

Finally, a fight between Raden Kusuma with Joko Lelono Baron can not be avoided. To the accompanying Punokawan, Raden Baron ordered that Dewi Anjarwati hidden in places that exist waterfall (Coban). The fight went on until finally Raden Baron and Joko Lelono equally dead.
Thus, Dewi Anjarwati become widowed or in the Java language that is Rondo. From that moment, the waterfall where the Dewi Anjarwati waiting for her husband called Coban Rondo. That said, the big rock under the waterfall is the seat of the princess.

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Balekambang Beach

Coban Rondo Waterfall