Following Likupang being called the Special Economic Zone, this area at the end of North Minahasa Regency is known.
Many foreign tourists and from beyond the state of North Sulawesi state the Likupang area has many pure potentials, especially the sea, empty beaches and islands, cultural and culinary customs that collaborate. Hence, it becomes a characteristic and is not always owned by other regions.
There are various choices for recreational beaches in Likupang. Start from the shore with a long recreation for locals, white sand beaches, black sand beaches, beaches with neighboring woods, beaches on vacant islands, hidden beaches, aka virgin beaches, and beaches the Likupang Islands area. With heaps of private cottages or resorts and their locations spread across many places from the Likupang area.
From all of that, those who enjoy simple things will select a shore that has complete amenities. By way of instance, the access to culinary delights on the beach will determine your own “mood” and “achievement” in your diversion.
Below are three beach tourism places for recreation, especially in the Likupang plain, which is approximately 1 hour out of Sam Ratulangi Airport, Manado City.
- Pulisan Beach
This beach, which is situated in Pulisan Village, East Likupang District, is presently a hit due to the white sand and the view of this Pulisan cape that’s right alongside the right. In front of this beach, there’s a view of the group of islands in the Likupang Islands. Also, there are many photo places and complimentary rides with this one beach.
Currently, Pulisan Beach consists of two separate parts: a massive beach in the middle to the left and a small beach on the best. Both will be the same; it’s only that the small shore of Pulisan is a bit steep but closer to Tanjung Pulisan; however, the panorama can indeed reassure the soul. For a small beach location, you only need to flip a little to the right if you’re likely to enter the parking area.
About culinary, there is no doubt. The mainstay menu with this shore is fried goroho banana and sambal roa. The purchase price is quite affordable, starting from the IDR 10,000 bundle. This menu can be found every day in the vendor’s huts because the beach is always crowded with visitors, not just on weekends.
The fried banana menu also features because of the texture and its peanut filling. Also, bananas would be the mainstay crops of Likupang residents grown organically, namely obviously without fertilizers. Other menus include mixed tea, ice, coffee, and assorted soft drinks. If you are fortunate, then other food selections like the mixed rice bundle with freshly caught and processed fresh grilled fish will be a feeling in itself.
- Pantai Paal Marinsow
The place of Paal Beach is not far from Pulisan Beach because it is simply a village. This beach also offers lovely white sand beaches and views of the ocean from Bitung City.
Its flagship culinary is also similar, notably fried goroho bananas, tea, coffee, and mixed ice, which are nevertheless the shore’s culinary attributes. You will find huts that sell various foods such as fried fish, boiled cassava, and others on this shore.
As usual, the ramen menu, aka instant noodles, is always a favorite for visitors who suddenly become hungry after being drained to take pictures, especially those who have finished swimming, snorkeling, or diving in this area. Therefore, people who suddenly want to visit the beach do not believe long enough to attract supplies. Only come to the one shore.
- Surabaya Beach
The feature of the beach is a black sand beach. This beach has been renowned since the 1990s as a recreational shore for neighborhood residents. The mainstay menu onto this beach is grilled fish with corn rice. There is a lot of other menus, too, from cakes to heavy meals available here. Right now, the best choice to visit is the weekend.
The most accessible place for Surabaya Beach is at Wineru Village, East Likupang District. The view from this shore is really towards a cluster of islands and the ideal side is the overall look of Hotel Casa Baiyo that President Joko Widodo recently visited in preparation for its Likupang SEZ.
This beach is also still used as a fishing place, and of course, if you’re lucky, fresh fish could be a menu option when you’re hungry and you are on this shore. About the price? Just negotiable, that is certainly the local price.
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