Cemara Beach is situated close to the village of Waha around 7km from Wanci. The best way to reach the beach is to take a motorbike from Wanci and follow the main street of Jalan Ahmad Raya to the north. Along the way you will pass the villages of Wandoka and Sombu. The entrance to the beach is on the left side of the road at the beginning of Waha village.
Cemara Beach – Photo by Amal Hermawan
With its postcard-worthy scenery of beautiful white sand and shady tropical trees Cemara Beach is the perfect place to take a break from diving, and just relax and swim.
During weekdays you can almost enjoy the entire beach to yourself, while on weekends it becomes a popular local gathering place and takes on a vibrant atmos-phere. Families enjoy barbecues, local youngsters come to hang out and young children learn to swim. On some Sundays the local volleyball team plays here and everyone is welcome to join. From time to time, ice cream and fresh coconuts are sold right on the beach.
Diving and Snorkeling
The beach also has a reef that is good for diving and snorkeling, and is a popular place for dive centers to conduct their Open Water Courses. The “santai” (relaxed) ambience of Cemara Beach makes it worth a visit, and if you do happen to miss diving, you can find several dive operators right next to the beach.
Waste Management
To help preserve the beauty of this spot please be sure to take your plastic waste with you and encourage others to do so too. As in most parts of Indonesia, there are problems with waste management. Also note, there are no public toilets in this area.
