Taman Kota Majene in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province

Majene City is known for its astonishing beaches and has become another best tourist allure in West Sulawesi Province. One thing, visitors can also enjoy a casual vacation by visiting some interesting recreational area in the downtown. For example, there is Taman Kota Majene. This city park is located in Ammana Wewang Street and belongs to Banggae Sub-District. The location is quite strategic, so the accessibility is quite easy. Well, the locals also call it Tako! It has become a recommended spot to spend a cheap and casual holiday among both locals and tourists, in fact!

The Nuance
Unlike other city square or Alun-Alun, Taman Kota Majene is considered unique. Why is that? It resides near to the shore instead of located in the midst of the city. Not to mention it is close to the famous local fish auction center (Pelelangan Ikan) and local port! In terms of size, it is moderate. The nuance feels comfy and merry, featuring a grassy field and some trees. In the afternoon, lots of snack vendors and local teenagers are seen on the site, as well!

Exploring Taman Kota Majene
Once arriving at Taman Kota Majene, tourists can gather more information related to the site. It is said this city square was inaugurated in 2012. For the information, in the past, it became local fishermen’s favorite spot to unload fishes. The reason was the strategic location, which is near to a local port and fish auction center. As time went by, more people visit it in order to enjoy relaxation and recreation. Most of them are local families and those who live nearby. Still, lots of outsiders and tourists are often seen in this area during weekends and holidays, too.

As for tourist activities, it is as simple as sitting and enjoying the nuance. The site faces directly to the sea, so tourists can enjoy sightseeing! The beautiful view of the sea would astonish everyone, for sure. Not to mention several boats are seen clearly on the sea. For a better experience, tourists must explore nearby attractions later. That means they must drop by to the famous local fish auction and port. Don’t forget to carry a camera for collecting good photos during the visit.

What is next? Well, visitors should visit Taman Kota Majene in the afternoon. The purpose is to find local snack vendors who sell various delicious foods and drinks on the site. They park neatly in that area, so tourists can buy without hassles. Even a coffee shop operates there! Next, they can simply sit on available benches while watching sea scenery and hearing the sound of the waves. At night, the view of the starry sky would soothe their mind, too!

Nearby Attractions

• Tugu Perahu Sandeq
• Prasamya Stadium
• Taman Makam Pahlawan
• Pasar Sentral Majene

How to Get There
For those coming from Jakarta City, they should take an airplane and head to Mamuju City (the capital of West Sulawesi Province). A flight from Soekarno – Hatta Airport to Tampa Padang Airport may take around 4 hours and 45 minutes, actually. From Mamuju, they should take Poros Majene – Mamuju Street and reach Majeney Regency right away. This trip may take around 2 hours and 18 minutes, as the distance is 85.1 km. Next, they can take the same route and head to the city park directly. The distance is 96.6 km, so the trip would take about 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Abrar Hotel
• Villa Bogor Hotel