Gatra Beach in Malang City, East Java Province

It is likely tourists have an unlimited reference of beaches to visit if they come to Malang City. Here is an example. The name is Gatra Beach and it is located in Sitiarjo. In terms of region, it belongs to Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub-District, actually. For the information, the local government manages it well. That means visitors can expect a clean environment once they arrive at the location. Still, it costs some money to pay the entrance fee. Have no worries. There is no fixed price, so visitors can pay it voluntarily.

The Nuance
Even though Gatra Beach is located in a secluded area, but it resides near to the local settlement. That means tourists can easily access the beach with the help of villagers. For the information, a protected forest resides in that area. This explains why the atmosphere is quite refreshing and cool. Moreover, tourists may find mangroves in that area! What about the sea? Well, the waves are considered small. That means swimming and snorkeling are quite recommended there. As for the shoreline, the sand has the color of light brown but the texture is not soft (due to the presence of gravels and stones).

Exploring Gatra Beach
Even a trip to Gatra Beach is quite worthy. The fact is the beach is located in the same area as other famous vacation spots like Clungup, Mini, Teluk Asmoro, Savanna Beach, and much more. That means tourists do not need to spend much time to explore those places during the visit. They need to carry more cash, as some beaches require an entrance fee, though. Also, for first-timers, they may consider hiring a local guide who can show the route and give some tips when spending some time in Gatra Beach.

So, what can tourists do in Gatra Beach? This is the real question. Due to the stunning landscape and comfy atmosphere, many people often come to the site in order to enjoy camping. They can either carry the equipment or rent these from the available service posts! Still, the number of tents is limited, so everyone must avoid coming during holidays when many people are interested in renting the tent for camping on the beach.

For the information, the waves are not quite strong in Gatra Beach (unlike others). That means visitors can enjoy swimming without worries. They only need to do it at the right time, which is during the low tide. Also, no one is allowed to spoil the environment when exploring the beach! Even though carrying and eating foods is allowed, tourists should avoid littering at all cost!

Nearby Attractions

• Savanna Beach
• Watu Pecah Beach
• Clungup Beach

How to Get There
A distance between Malang City and Gatra Beach is 71.3 km. That means tourists may spend about 2 hours and 17 minutes to get there. They can take any local transportation service, actually. As for the best route, it is none other than Kolonel Sugiono Street. Once arriving at Sitiarjo Village, they only need to ask for the direction from the locals.

Where to Stay

• Ariesta Homestay