Manakarra Beach in Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province

Visiting beautiful beaches is one of the best ways to get rid of boredom and stresses. The question is where the destination is. In Mamuju Regency, for instance, many tourists may find many options! One of them is located on Yos Sudarso Street, which is called Manakarra Beach. The location is not quite far from the downtown and it is part of the famous Mamuju Cape. That means it resides near to Batu Port and offers majestic sea scenery! The beach also becomes villagers’ favorite place to spend a relaxing family recreation during weekends, actually. As for tourists, it is indeed a perfect choice to spend their holidays!

The Nuance
The first thing that tourists may notice once arriving at Manakarra Beach is indeed the unique monument featuring a big gong. A big name sign of the beach even resides near to it. In the horizon, tourists may see Karampuang Island easily and the exotic sea! At night, numerous lights coming from passing by ferries too! This nuance is indeed wonderful, especially for those coming for sightseeing and relaxation. As for the best time to visit the beach, it is none other than during Perahu Sandeq competition. Tourists should talk to their tour guide regarding such event beforehand, therefore.

Exploring Manakarra Beach
As mentioned before, a gong monument becomes the prime allure in Manakarra Beach. No wonder, almost all visitors won’t miss the chance to take photos in front of it. Aside from the monument, the name sign also becomes a good background for photography without a doubt. The good thing is everyone is allowed to take photos freely and explore the site to their heart’s content.

The next allure in Manakarrra Beach is the presence of several booths and eateries. That means visitors can get some foods and souvenirs easily. Not only they come with cheap prices, but they offer some unique products that tourists won’t find on other beaches. Thus, do not forget to carry some money when visiting the beach later. One thing, no nearby hotels are available so tourists should consider camping if they want to spend the night in that area. Have no worries. The sunrise looks wonderful in the morning, welcoming them right away after waking up.

Here is the tip. Tourists should come to Manakarra Beach during the fasting month, especially in the afternoon. It is because the local Moslems often spend the afternoon (waiting for "the breaking the fast" moment). This activity is called “ngabuburit” and the nuance is merry due to the presence of those people, actually.

Nearby Attractions

• Tapandullu Beach
• So’do River
• Tammasapi Waterfall
• Lalu Lintas Park

How to Get There
From Jakarta City, tourists can directly head to Mamuju Regency by airplane. A flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Tampa Padang Airport takes around 4 hours and 35 minutes actually. Once they get to Mamuju, they can head to the beach directly by taking Mamuju-Kalukku Street. This trip takes around 39 minutes only, as the distance is 23.9 km.

Where to Stay

• Grand Putra Hotel
• Diana Hotel
• D’Maleo Hotel
• Pantai Indah Hotel
• Srikandi Hotel