Kerewei Beach in West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

For those visiting East Nusa Tenggara City, they should drop by in Kerewei Beach of West Sumba Regency. This beautiful beach is located in Patiala Bawa Village and belongs to Lamboya Sub-District, actually. This place is suitable to relax and spend a peaceful holiday with families. Also, Kerewei is considered a nice destination for those who love surfing! It is because the waves are perfect to do such sport. What about those who can’t surf, though? Well, they can enjoy leisure activities including beach walking, photography, and exploration instead.

The Nuance
When it comes to the nuance, Kerewei Beach is indeed both peaceful and beautiful. As mentioned before, the waves are considered big which are good for surfing. However, some parts of the coast feature calm waves which are suitable for swimming and playing water. The next noticeable feature is the cream-colored sand with its soft texture. Do not forget the fact that the beach has tons of coconut trees growing near to the shore. Other types of trees also grow there, in fact. No wonder, the ambiance becomes quite comfortable and shady due to the presence of those trees.

Exploring Kerewei Beach
Kerewei Beach, in terms of appearance, is similar to a gulf actually. What makes it different than other beaches is definitely its long shoreline with its white sand and big waves. With those characteristics, tourists can do lots of things there especially beach walking. The white sand has a soft texture, so it won’t hurt anyone’s feet. In fact, there is no need to wear footwear to walk on it! For the best nuance, it is better to come either in the morning or afternoon. This way, tourists can avoid the heat of the sun during exploration.

Surfing becomes the next popular thing to do in Kerewei Beach. As mentioned before, the waves are big so the sea is suitable to enjoy such challenging sports. One thing that tourists should know is that there is no facility at all on site. That means they can’t rent a surfing board or buy foods at all. This won’t be an issue, though. They can carry their own surfing board and bring some snacks when visiting the beach!

The next allure of Kerewei Beach is the presence of a nearby hill where tourists can enjoy hiking and exploration. Once reaching the top of the hill, they are able to witness stunning views of sea scenery and any available natural views! The panorama looks the best up there even though it takes some efforts to get on top of the hill.

Nearby Attractions

• Marosi Beach
• Watu Bella Beach
• Takahara Beach
• Dewa Beach

How to Get There
From Kupang City, it takes a flight from El Tari International Airport to Tambolaka Airport. This flight may take around 55 minutes, actually. Once tourists arrive at Tambolaka, they can take any local transportation service and head to the beach right away. The distance is 73.2 km so the trip may take approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Raja Yohanes Ngongo Bani Street.

Where to Stay

• Watukaka Resort
• Sumba Surf Camp
• Musa Homestay
• Nautil Resort