Want to experience a different kind of beach trip? You have to come to the island of Bintan which is located in the Riau archipelago of Indonesia. There is no doubt that Bintan is a beach lover’s paradise. Guaranteed, a vacation to the island of Bintan will be an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
You don’t need to be confused when on vacation to Bintan because there are so many tourist attractions that can be used as vacation options. This beach also holds many attractions that will be offered to you. Below are some recommendations for exotic beaches that you can see while on vacation in Bintan.
- Lagoi Beach
Lagoi Beach is touted as a mini of Singapore, which is located even facing Singapore and Malaysia. The reason is, previously, if you want to stop at this location you have to pay SGD money. The name of this place has long been pinned by world tourists. Therefore many foreign tourists see this place through Singapore by crossing directly using a speed ferry or boat.
Before entering this area, you must first show an identity card. Before people come, there will be amazing views along the road in the form of shady trees. In this field, there are many objects That can be the background for tourists’ selfie events. Lagoi Bay’s extensive writings and attractive colors are often the main photo objects for people who want to capture the moment in this place.
Location: Sebong Lagoi, Kec. Sebong Bay, Kab. Bintan.
- Crystal Lagoon
Crystal Lagoon is a more complex recreational lagoon. This place is on the border of the coast and is the largest pool in Southeast Asia. This location is also known as Treasure Bay Bintan. The pool area reaches 6.4 hectares (equal to 50 pools as big as the Olympics) and has the charm of a beautiful view that can be enjoyed from afar.
The existing pool is specifically designed to resemble a beach. On the edge of this pool, it is deliberately made sloping and covered with white fibers to look like sea sand. Tourists can take a leisurely walk or use the segway or scooter provided. The entrance fee for one adult is IDR 120,000, while for children, it is only IDR 90,000.
Location: Sebong Lagoi, Kec. Sebong Bay, Kab. Bintan.
- White Sands Island
This island is located across from Bintan Island. To reach The Sand Grounded Island, you can use a speedboat that departs from Teluk Bakau Village, which takes about 15-20 minutes. Visitors to this tourist spot can do various relaxing activities that are not boring on the beach, such as diving or snorkeling.
Here you will also find a turtle breeding place. Make sure you arrive at the right time, so you have the opportunity to release the baby turtles for the first time to the beach. Baby turtles, or what is commonly known as hatchlings, will walk limply out to sea. They look charming and adorable.
Location: Teluk Bakau, Kec. Mount Kijang, Kab. Bintan.
- Senggiling Beach
Sgil Beach is located in the northwest of Bintan and is close to another famous tourist attraction, namely Bintan Lagoi. Although access to this place is not easy, tourists are still enthusiastic about visiting it. To reach this area, you can use a road trip with a time of one hour after passing through the city of Tanjung Uban and one hour if crossing the city of Tanjung Pinang.
Location: Sebong Lagoi, Kec. Sebong Bay, Kab. Bintan.
- Sakera Beach
Sakera Beach is the flagship beach on the island of Bintan with tropical white sand that is often seen by tourists. Here people can swim freely, because there is a sloping beach. To reach this area, you can use the land route which can be taken for about 2.5 hours in Tanjung Pinang City. For those of you who depart from Batam, it can be reached by ferry which usually takes about 15 minutes.
Visitors from children, teenagers, to adults can look for sea snails or shells after the sea water decreases. This action is called bekarang, and also includes one of the customs of the area. The sea water is turquoise in color and absolutely clear. The beautiful color combination is one of the things that steals the attention of visitors.
Usually this place will be crowded on weekends or the holiday season. Visitors are not only in the local area and outside the island but many foreign tourists are often seen on vacation at this location. Cottages and inns are very easy to find along the coast. If you visit the location of the inn on a weekday or maybe a vacation, some of the facilities can be enjoyed without the need to pay a dime. The facilities available include a beach volleyball area besides futsal, canoe rentals, and a cyber stadium.
Whether your trips take you to a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas and resorts or urban attractions, extra research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Bintan Island by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.