Sigandu Beach - Ujung Negoro, Batang Regency is so beautiful. When the waves break on the beach, the breeze on the shade of sea FIRs. Feel the blend of shades of natural exoticism. Now, the stretching of marine tourism is increasingly felt.
The residents of the village should be proud. Sigandu really deserves to be a favorite tourist attraction in the Pantura area, even Central Java. Just look, the sloping beach is quite clean. The waves aren't that big. Sigandu area also began to appear and continue to improve.
The Panorama of Sigandu Beach is so beautiful impressive. On the beach, tourists feel at home lingering in the Shelter. You can also go fishing or play volleyball. For children there is also a Play Ground. Visitors can enjoy the peculiarities of beach food.
There are many coffee shops in the complex. There are more tourists. In the past, Sigandu Beach area was abandoned. Sigandu is nothing more than thickets and swamps full of snakes and frogs. The best part, it's a young dating site.
But now, appearing full of charm, Sigandu is full of beautiful cafes, fishing ponds and fir forests. Look, there are tourist boats, play ground and a number of traditional gaul cafes scattered. The beach at Ujung negoropun is clean. Sigandu Beach is a tourist priority in Batang.
In fact, it has been included in regional Regulation No. 14 of 2004 on Tourism Development Master Plan. In the future, Sigandu Beach covering 6, 57 hectares in the village of Klidang Lor District. This rod is prospective to be the mascot of Central Java marine tourism.
For one thing, the District Government must focus on building Sigandu. The relationship between budgeting, District Government and DPRD must be compact. The addition of infrastructure and the more secure the security of the Sigandu area helped boost the number of visitors from year to year.
If prosecuted, new mid-2002, the district government began to seriously manage the area Sigandu. Construction of infrastructure is done. Now, the wide road and bridge to Sigandu Beach are smooth. Other facilities are also being built. In 2004, Sigandu continued to be addressed.
Built MCK, rehab mushola, paving parker land and making gazebo. The Regency government also built a dock that uses it to dock tourist boats and become a place for travelers to channel fishing hobbies. Tourists, no need to bring a fishing rod from home, in Sigandu already available fishing rod rental that has been managed privately.
Honey, it's been months worth hundreds of millions of docks that are as simple as rickety. The Tourism Office also provides several tourist boat units that can serve the route along 5 kilometers from Sigandu to UjungNegoro. Five boats stand by at Sigandu Beach, and 5 other boats at Ujungnegoro Beach.
Dolphin
The presence of Taman Safari Indonesia helped raise the prestige of OW Sigandu. Currently, Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua Bogor is completing the construction of a dolphin pool or a kind of sea wolrd and a modern recreation area. Taman Safari Indonesia initially used an area of 5000 m2 for breeding ponds and Dolphin training. Later, it will be added.
Managing Director Of Taman Safari Indonesia Drs. Jansen Manangsang Mcs stated, in addition to dolphin shows and Dolphin breeding, will also be equipped with restaurants and cafes. At this time, the dolphin pool is filled with sea water. Hopefully, the Dolphins will add to the appeal of Sigandu. The entry of Taman Safari Indonesia will have a positive impact on tourism, social and economic of local residents.
Sigandu Beach will be equipped with dozens of game objects, dolphin breeding sites, and unite the attractions with Ujungnegoroyang Beach located on the East Side. The road will be built for 5 kilometers. So that the two marine attractions Sigandu UjungNegoro become a package of tourist destinations. Bappeda is currently reviewing this plan. “ If the road connecting Patai Sigandu to Ujungnegoro dibanngun, the tourists can really enjoy the beach atmosphere.
Along the way are also decorated with trees, lights and casual seating. Sigandu-Ujungnegoro tourist attraction into a series. So it has the potential to become a tourist destination package in Central Java, " explained The Regent of Batang.
If you visit Sigandu seminghu after lebaran, tourists can also enjoy the Lomban event. The event is a traditional Dragon Boat Race for fishermen on the Klidang Lor River. The event nuanced expression of gratitude to Allah SWT is an event of Silatuhrahmi lebaran as well as boating proficiency test for fishermen. The Regent of Batang usually opens this event directly.
Thousands of fishermen joined in. Now this annual moment has been menasioanl, because pesrtanya actually mostly come from outside the region.
The popularity of Ujungnegoro Beach is also not inferior to Sigandu. Because, the beach berbnentuk flat and Wide Bay. The existence of a small green hill right on the beach makes the panorama of ujungnegoro beach even more beautiful.
What is remarkable, it is said that in between the cliffs of a small hill as high as 20 meters there are many caves for ritual meditation. The popular one, Goa Aswotomo. The lane is said to penetrate hundreds of kilometers to the slopes of Dieng, Wonosobo Regency. On the cliff Hill that juts into the beach, there is a petilasan Sheikh Maulana Maghribi who is often visited by waraga from various cities.
The nuance of Ujungnegoro Beach is similar to Tanah Lot, Bali. When the waves beat on the shore, the pilgrims ' prayers float slowly in the sky. Feel the blend of nuances of exoticism and the breath of religious culture. But Ujung Negoro Beach is also suitable for refreshing family and camping.
For fishing hobbyists can rent a boat to comb the beach or take advantage of the fishing area in Karang Dadap, Karang Maeso or Pretik coral reef area of 2 hectares. In the Ujungnegoro Beach area, there are many small stalls that provide a typical menu of Sego Megono with gimbal Rebon typical ujungnegoro. As a souvenir, tourists can buy the original ujungnegoro shrimp paste which is known to be delicious.
Collaboration
The development of wiasata bahari is collaborated with the development of Fisheries and marine sector. For investors who are interested in entering the Sigandu UjungNegoro area, facilities are provided. In accordance with the No 050 / 312 / 2003 about the release of business license levy in the area Sigandu UjungNegoro.
“ We are aware of the potential of marine tourism and the potential of Fisheries and Marine we are very large. But not yet empowered to the maximum. Therefore, for investors who want to open a business in Batang, especially the tourism industry or the marine industry, we will give ease of agreement, " said The Regent.
The district government must align the development of the Fisheries and marine sector with the development of marine tourism. So pro-active Regency make a breakthrough. On Klidang Lor beach adjacent to Sigandu Beach, a 15-hectare commercial port was built. The existence of this commercial port will make it easier for investors if they open a business in this region. Sea transportation access is wide open.
With this road, the transportation of the construction site of the fish landing port (PPI) becomes smooth. For PPI itself will use an area of 6, 8 hectares exactly to the east of the Sambong River. While in the Sigandu area will be built mooring pond for fishing vessels. Hopefully, later when the construction is completed, Batang can have the largest landing port in Central Java.
Not only physical development, the Regency government is also trying to improve the understanding of fish farmers by controlling inland fishery resources. In addition, human resources nelayanpun community continues to be improved
For example, through the Coastal Community Economic Empowerment program (PEMP) to lift the lives of fishermen. The Regent set 10 villages in coastal areas in this program. In addition to trying to improve the socio-economic conditions of fishermen, this program also teaches independence, lifestyle and positive mental attitude for coastal communities.