Found in Galang Island, the Melur Seaside is related to Batam Island through the Barelang Bridges. Batam Island and Galang Island are a part of the Riau Archipelago in Sumatra Indonesia. Billed as the fastest growing island in Indonesia and among all the islands of Riau, the Batam Island is what Galang Island is being groomed to become. The Melur, along with other attractions of the Galang Island, is what the local government hopes will assist in the realization of this target.
With the development of the Batam-Rempang-Galang Bridges (better often called Barelang), and the successive declaration of Galang Island following that of Batam Island as a duty and tax free island, one would possibly say the aspirations of the government for Galang Island aren’t really off the mark. However whereas Batam packs in modern shopping complexes, Galang Island gives white-sand seashores with rich marine biodiversity.
The Melur Seaside for one is one of the most picturesque seashores in Galang. Developed as a trip island in 2000, there are several seafood eating places and accommodations nearby. It is without doubt one of the extra secluded seashores in Galang regardless that it could possibly nonetheless get crowded, particularly on weekends.
In the beach, you’ll be able to get a tan, go swimming, engage in water sports or simply admire the panoramic view of the sea because it meets the blue sky above within the horizon. The water is quite clear, which makes it nice for swimming. Nevertheless, the preferred actions in the seashore can be using banana boats and speed boats. To ride one of this yourself, simply walk as much as several operators alongside the coast providing the rides.
If none of that appeal to you, you can at all times explore the island on your feet. On the border of the seaside, you will discover a gazebo where you’re welcome to remain for so long as you want. There are also several outlets selling trinkets and all kinds of souvenirs that you simply are perhaps interested to take home with you.
Additionally, the Melur Seashore could be very near a famous tourist attraction in Galang Island: the Vietnamese Refugee Camp. Thus, in case you don’t really feel like spending a complete day within the seashore, or maybe you wish to spend a while within the seaside however not too much in the refugee camp, you may organize it to be so. With the camp and the seaside very near each other, you possibly can go to both in a single day.
It’s easy to reach Melur Beach should you’re coming from Batam Island. The journey from Batam to Melur takes about forty five minutes to an hour. You may both rent a taxi for the day or travel with different tourists in minivans available at Batam Center Area. Alternately, you can also take a ferry from any ferry terminals and travel to the South of Galang. The journey will take about an hour as nicely, plus, relying on the route of the boat, you may need to take another type of transportation if you reach the coast to get to the beach itself. The better option for vacationers who usually are not acquainted with the realm is to journey by land and rent a taxi. Just bear in mind once you do get to Melur Seashore that could be a public seaside and facilities are very basic. One thing is assured, though: you won’t go hungry for delicious seafood and the refreshing view of the sea.