Banyuwangi Hotels
Located at the most eastern end of the Java Island in Indonesia, Banyuwangi is the gateway for everyone who wants to travel to Bali. A beautiful coastal town Banyuwangi is surrounded by sea on both the southern and eastern sides while mountains and woods cover it on the west. Separated by the Strait of Bali, from the beachgoer’s paradise – Bali, this town has many ethnic groups and the prominent among them are Osing, Madurese and Balinese. The traditional art from of Angklung Caruk is unique to Banyuwangi as is the Gandrung Dance that is performed from night until dawn in parties.
Set to become a HOT tourist destination due to its proximity to Bali and the many secluded wildlife reserves, volcanic craters, national parks and huge plantation farms, Banyuwangi is the new paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Out of the numerous national parks and wildlife reserves dotting this town, Baluran National Park just at the tip of the north-east is the most accessible. The Alas Purwo Reserve at the protruding portion f the peninsula in the south-east requires much walking and trekking. The other parks are Ijen Plateau NP famous for its crater lake (bright green in colour) and sulphur deposits. If you are looking for an unconventional holiday then is this the place to visit.
Another very popular and one of the best destinations in Indonesia is G-Land, which can be found in the south of Banyuwangi. Derived from Grajagan, G-Land is well-known for being one of the greatest surfing breaks across the world. Best time to surf and find these huge waves is from July to August.