TIGA WARNA BEACH

Tiga Warna or three colored beach is a beach with three colors gradation, due to the different depth by the sea. Graded water of blue and green as well as white sandy beach becomes the reason this beach named as such. Tiga Warna beach is a part of Protected Mangrove and Coral Reef Conservation, located in Sendangbiru Region, Malang – East Java. This conservation is managed by Bhakti Alam, whose members come from the villages around. The whole conservation area is in the process of rehabilitation to its natural condition.

On middle 2014 this beach start gaining attention from travelers. To keep it preserved, the management limits the coming tourist to maximum 100 persons per day. So coming travelers will have to book their place before coming. All brought goods also recorded and checked to make sure you don’t leave any trash behind. Fins are not allowed, unless on special permission, and life jacket must be worn to make sure a newbie snorkeler won’t damaged the coral reefs.

Local guide is also a must here to knowledge the travelers. By buying the admission ticket you are also donating to mangrove conservation. All this restrictions has kept this beach beautiful and clean with healthy coral reefs.

Your journey to Tiga Warna Beach will be something as special. There are beaches we will pass by to get to Tiga Warna, they are Clungup, Gatra, Savana, Mini, and Watu Pecah. Each beach has its own characteristic. Tiga Warna Beach is not just another beautiful beach, it is a symbol of harmony between man and nature.

Almost all year round, but coming on dry season will be best as you won’t be bothered by the rain. Every Thursday this beach is closed for general cleaning. Make sure you already booked before coming, as this beach has many enthusiast fans.

From the parking area, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the entrance point. Entrance point is located in between Clungup and Gatra Beach. To reach this entrance you can also rent a motorcycle. At this entrance, you will be asked for the booking code and your belongings.

From the entrance point is another 20 minutes to Gatra Beach. Then you can choose one from 2 routes available. First one takes 1 hour up and down the hill. You will pass by 3 other beaches on your way. If you want to reach Tiga Warna quickly, you can walk through the field with only 20 minutes walking. All the tracks are dirt road.

Clungup Beach is also a mangrove conservation place. When you want to camp the night, you can stay at Gatra Beach. Mini Beach is special as you can see the best scenery around and the other islands close by.

There are small food stalls in Tiga Warna and Gatra beach selling some instant foods and drinks.