Komodo Island in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province is known for its stunning natural beauty.
There are many beautiful and interesting beaches to visit there.
One of the beaches that is the main attraction is the Batu Kapal beach.
Batu Kapal Beach is located in Komodo Village, Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, NTT.
This beach offers a dazzling panorama and away from the hustle and bustle.
Its location away from the towns and the lack of public transport are the attractions that make Batu Kapal Beach a hidden paradise in NTT.
Kapal Batu Beach can be reached in several ways.
First, visitors can use a vehicle from Labuan Bajo to the port of Kampung Komodo.
Also, visitors can rent a boat to go to Batu Kapal beach, which is about 40 minutes from the port.
Secondly, via the road to Bukit Cinta, visitors can also plan a visit to Batu Kapal beach. From there, visitors can follow the path that goes down the hill to the beach.
Arriving at Batu Kapal beach, visitors will be greeted with powdery white sand and clear blue sea water.
Large rocks that resemble ships on the coast further enhance the panorama of this beach and can be enjoyed while sunbathing. There are also several coral mounds that are popular snorkeling spots for visitors.
Not only the beauty of the beach makes Batu Kapal beach an attraction, this place is also a habitat for rare animals, namely the Flores warbler.
This unique bird on Komodo Island is of course the main attraction for bird watchers who visit Batu Kapal Beach.
Batu Kapal Beach is a destination for fishermen.
Visitors can enjoy a fishing vacation and catch an abundance of fish along the coast. Many fish that can be caught off Batu Kapal beach include mackerel, tuna, and lobster.
To stay overnight, visitors can rent bungalows provided by the beach owner. The price of renting a bungalow is quite affordable, around IDR 250,000 for two people per night.
This wooden bungalow with a traditional concept gives the visitor a feeling of closeness with nature.
The bungalows are quite complete with beds, fans and clean bathrooms.
Also, there are food and drink stalls around the Batu Kapal beach to meet the needs of the visitors.
A variety of delicious and fresh local dishes are sold at the stall, including fried rice, fried noodles and grilled fish.
In addition to the natural attractions and places to stay, there are also activities that visitors can participate in.
These activities include walks to Bukit Cinta, along the river, snorkeling, and observing the protection of coffee plantations.
Batu Kapal beach is also crowded from June to September every year, when the Pesona Komodo Festival takes place.
This festival was held to promote the beautiful and attractive scenery of NTT and to introduce the nature and tourism of Komodo Island to the community at large.
Batu Kapal Beach is indeed a dream destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet place away from the crowds.
The panoramic beauty that this beach offers is very charming and this place is the ideal place to rest and disconnect.
So feel free to enjoy the beauty of Batu Kapal beach on NTT!
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