Temajuk Beach in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province


Here is the next recommended beach to explore in Sambas Regency. The name is Temajuk Beach and it resides in the northern littoral of Kalimantan Island. As the name suggests, the beach is located in Temajuk Village of Paloh Sub-District. Due to the popularity, in fact, the beach even lures foreigners, especially those who live in a neighboring country Malaysia. Another reason for the popularity is related to the location, which is near the famous Melano Cape. Despite the fact, tourists need to spend some time in order to reach the location.

The Nuance
The first thing to notice once arriving at Temajuk Beach is the shallowness. It the tip of the shore, tourists can walk on the sea comfortably. The water clarity is quite excellent as well. Some big rocks reside on the shore and a small island can be found in that area. Tourists don’t need a boat to get on that island, in fact. As for the shoreline, it is not quite long. However, the sandy landscape would comfort everyone while beach walking. Next, during a special time, many sea turtles come ashore for laying eggs. The only disappointment is that the beach doesn’t have sophisticated facilities. What tourists can find are only pristine nature and beautiful sea panorama!

Exploring Temajuk Beach
The question is what tourists may do once they arrive at Temajuk Beach. According to the locals, most people come to the beach to enjoy seascape photography. It is because visitors can find lots of beautiful objects there like big granites, coral reefs, and much other! The most famous photography object, in this case, is called Batu Nenek. Don’t forget to take photos of it later. The next great object to capture is none other than the sea scenery. The sea looks calm and exotic from afar, after all.

What is more? Aside from photography, tourists usually come to Temajuk Beach for beach walking. The sandy shoreline feels so comfortable! However, some parts of the beach feature many rocks. Thus, tourists only need to choose a certain spot in order to enjoy exploration. Later, it is also recommended to drop by at a mangrove forest located in a nearby settlement. This can be done by riding a small boat. Sometimes, even Bekantan or Qproboscis monkeys can be found in that area!

The next recommended thing to do in Temajuk Beach is sightseeing. All parts of the beach are suitable to watch the beautiful sunset in the afternoon. Here is the tip. The best time to visit the beach is between March and September. At the time, the sea looks more beautiful with its crystal clear water and calmer waves. Also, it is recommended to come during the low tide. The purpose is to reach the island without a boat!

Nearby Attractions

  • Surya Beach
  • Teluk Melano Village

How to Get There
For outsiders, it is recommended to visit Pontianak City (the capital of West Kalimantan Province) first. For the information, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Supadio Airport (Pontianak) would take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. From Pontianak, tourists only need to take a local transportation service and head to Sambas Regency right away. The distance is 229 km, so this trip may take around 4 hours and 51 minutes. As for the best route, it is recommended to take Ahmad Yani Street. From Sambas, tourists can simply head to the beach. This time, the trip would take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.


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