Pelabuhan Ratu is Location in Cisolok is a 15 km stretch of breathtaking beauty with hills, mountains and very wide sandy beaches everywhere around, set against the deep blue Indian Ocean. Right next to stretches of white beaches, visitors will find thick tropical forests on rolling hills. Taking walks uphill enables the visitor to look down on the horseshoe shape of the bay's coastline, whereas at night hundreds of fishermen's boat-lamps are seemingly competing with the star-studded sky above, which is both enchanting and romantic. There is one four-star hotel, Samudera Beach, about 6 km from Pelabuhan Ratu, but several other smaller hotel and cottages are available at moderate rates.
The are is enchanted by the beautiful twinkling lights from fishing boats scattered across the bay at night while the variety of fish they catch makes Pelabuhan Ratu a seafood lovers paradise. For the adventure seeker, the adrenalin rushwhite water rafting on citarik river is a must. For the less adventurous, exploring the secrets of sea turtles as they lay their eggs at Pangumbahan beach or taking your own fishing trip will also be memorable experiences. Seasoned surfers will also find action in Pelabuhan ratu.Beach, a distance of 70 km from the town southwest of Sukabumi is very intriguing because the water is blue-green glow in the daytime. Approximately 17 km from the coast, there are hot springs Cisolok. Source of hot water has a high sulfur content and useful for health.
Besides its panorama, surfing, diving, swimming sailing are the enjoyable activities you can do at here. For information, Pelabuhan Ratu is well known as a one of the best surfing place in Indonesia and every 5th April, you can join in a local ceremonial known as pesta laut (sea party) by free of charge. By joining in Pesta Laut, there are some exciting attractions you may look such as various traditional art performances like, wayang (puppet show), traditional dancing, etc. You can also visit local fishery market and choose many sea foods. The best part here is in the afternoon, when you can see a beautiful sunset panorama.
Visitors who want to have long vacation planning can stay at various hotel in here.
