Muara Bendera Beach in Bekasi City, West Java Province
In the north part of Bekasi City, tourists can find several beautiful beaches including Muara Bendera. To be exact, the location is near to Muara Gembong Beach in Muara Gembong Sub-District. One thing that makes it unique is the presence of wild primates living nearby. That means tourists have the opportunity to meet those creatures during the visit. Aside from that, the beach looks beautiful and offers a perfect nuance for relaxation. Therefore, all tourists should not forget to drop by in Muara Bendera when visiting Bekasi later.
The Nuance
Like other beaches in Muara Gembong Sub-District, this one has mangroves as well. Still, it has a distinct uniqueness which is the presence of some exotic animals! These include Lutung Hitam and tropical birds. For the information, the best time to see those creatures is between September and February. What about the nuance? The beach feels breezy and comfortable due to the presence of mangroves and several trees nearby. The waves are calm and some fishermen boats are often seen as well. In terms of clarity, the seawater doesn’t look too charming though. Tourists shouldn’t expect crystal blue seawater, therefore.
Exploring Muara Bendera Beach
Muara Bendera Beach offers a distinct nuance, as compared to beaches in Muara Gembong Sub-District. Once arriving at the site, tourists can see the lush mangroves right away. These trees look soothing and calm, which somehow help visitors to relax. Also, the atmosphere is peaceful as the beach doesn’t have a high number of visitors. As if, tourists spend a vacation on a private island and they can do almost anything there. Still, the most common thing to do is relaxation or not to do anything! People simply sit nearby and enjoy such comforting nuance
The next common thing to do in Muara Bendera Beach is water sports and swimming. Despite the calm waves, it is not recommended to swim too far from the shoreline. For the information, the beach has lots of jellyfishes swimming near to the shore. They look beautiful and cute! As for precaution though, parents should supervise their kids carefully during playing water. Here is the tip. Everyone should carry extra clothes and other required equipment since there is no service or facilities available.
Another good idea is to spend a family recreation or picnic at Muara Bendera Beach. After rolling out a mat and prepare the foods and drinks, they can start eating together with families. The best thing is they would be accompanied by the stunning panorama of the sea and comfortable nuance of the beach.
Nearby Attractions
- Muara Gembong Beach
- Muara Beting Beach
- Tanjung Pakis Beach
- Muara Blacan Mangroves
- Kramat River
- Muara Gembong Farm
How to Get There
From Bandung City, a trip to Muara Bendera Beach may take around 3 hours and 28 minutes. It is because the distance is 166 km. The prime destination is indeed Bekasi City. Next, tourists only need to get to Muara Gembong Sub-District and head to the beach right away. As for the best route, it is definitely Purbaleunyi Highway.
Where to Stay
- Santika Hotel
- Sejahtera Hotel
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