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Batu Hiu Beach is a natural tourist destination that offers the beauty of the open sea of ​​the Indian Ocean from the top of a coral hill. Batu Hiu beach is often called Tanah Lot in West Java because it has a rock that juts out into the sea, like Tanah Lot on the island of Bali. Also, there is a rock in the middle of the sea that looks like a shark. Hence the name Batu Hiu Beach. Batu Hiu Beach is a popular destination for tourists who want to rest after lunch, as it has green grassy paths covered with Pandan Wong vegetation, which brings calm and sea breeze, providing comfort for tourists to relax and rest. . increase. after exploring other tourist destinations in Pangandaran Regency.

Batu Hiu beach is also often a location for pre-wedding photo shoots because it offers beautiful natural panoramas. In addition, there is a sacred burial site related to folklore, where several Mataram exiled royal troops called Ki Braja Lintang led by Aki Gede and Nini Gede are said to have visited this site. Not far from Batu Hiu beach is a turtle hatchery run by the Community Marine Biota Monitoring Group (POKWASMAS) started by Kang Didin. The camp can be reached on foot from VVV West approx. ± 150 minutes. At the turtle hatchery,

tourists can see various types of turtles, including green turtles, loggerhead turtles, and flathead turtles. Tourists also have the opportunity to participate in the release of hatchlings (baby turtles) into the open sea when they are young, 3 to 5 months old. Located in Ciliang Village, Parigi District, Batu Hiu Beach is about 22 km from Pangandaran and can be reached within 35 minutes by car. Tourists who wish to visit Batu Hiu Beach can use public transportation from Pangandaran Terminal to Batu Hiu Beach Gate, which is located on the left of the main Pangandaran – Cijulang road. After that, tourists can use trishaws or walk to Batu Hiu beach, which is about 500 meters away.