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Sunset is one of the sights awaited by tourists when on vacation to Pulau Merah beach that presents a beautiful moment. This beach, which is located in Sumberagung Village, Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi Regency, provides an unforgettable twilight experience. The orange sky surrounded by blue clouds at dusk makes this beach the target of photographers and domestic tourists from all over Indonesia.

White crystal sand combined with a beautiful small island creates a dramatic effect when dusk falls on the beach of this Pulau Merah. With an entrance ticket price of 10 thousand rupiah per person, this beach is a paradise for twilight hunters.

The waves on this beach of Pulau Merah are quite high, ranging from 3-5 meters and areappropriate for surfing sports lovers. According to the local residents, tourists from France, Germany, and Australia often visit this place. In addition, Pulau Merah is also more easily accessible with smooth road conditions and close to residential areas. This beach, which does not have a lot of corals, is also safer for surfers. The perfect roll of the waves on this beach gave the idea for the Regent of Banyuwangi, Abdullah Azwar Anas to hold an international surfing competition in 2013 which was attended by 25 participants from 20 countries and approximately 100 local surfers from various regions in Indonesia.

The Pulau Merah area, which was badly damaged by the tsunami in 1990, is now a popular tourism destination that is able to attract 4.000 tourists per day. The name Pulau Merah itself refers to a small hill on the beach which has a height of about 200 meters. The hill has red soil and is covered by green vegetation. So, it doesn't really look like its true color. This hill can be accessed at low tide. On Pulau Merah itself, visitors can find a lot of homestays. The price is also relatively dependent on the facilities in the homestay. There are cheap ones for backpackers, such as villa-class complete with ac and TV. Along the beach, there are also guesthouses or some kinds of huts for relaxation  with family.  Complete enough right? Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the manager of Pulau Merah Beach also applies strict health protocols for its visitors. So, it's a good idea to prepare all the necessary health documents before going on vacation to the Pulau Merah beach.