Sawarna Beach, Ride of That Waves!!

What's In Sawarna ?

Sawarna village is like a jewel hidden by the hills and valleys of Bayah district, Serang - Banten province. About 5 hours from Jakarta by car, make Sawarna a perfect weekend gateway from the crowded city. 

Before, not many people know about this little paradise due to the difficulty of the public transportation (unless you rent a car). This place is very popular among surfers. Surfers arrived in this village since years ago to enjoy the huge-unending waves.  Apart of the waves, Sawarna also offer many kind of attractions. In this village you can find the green paddy fields, white sand beaches, cave and beautiful views.

 
In the morning you can enjoy the sun coming over the hill at Lagoon Pari. If the weather not good, morning at that beach will be misty, mysterious indeed. After, your can walk through paddy field path and a swing bridge to Goa Lalay and see only water source located within the cave. During the day you can relax on the beach or go surfing. Then you can enjoy a walk through the beach to Tanjung Layar with coral walls and huge waves while enjoy a spectacular view of sunset. If the sea is calm, you can cross to Palistir beach.

If you take Pelabuhan Ratu route, there is also another surfing spot at Cimaja village. 

Estimate Time

If you use private car, depart on Friday evening and arrive early the in morning around 4 am. Then going back on Sunday afternoon and arrive in Jakarta in the evening.

Using public transportation is a bit tricky because they do not operate in the evening. Mostly early in the morning until late afternoon. But still can make it through weekend even in tight schedule.

Transportation

Perfect route for private car Jakarta -  Sukabumi - Pelabuhan Ratu - Bayah - Sawarna.

The public transportation still rare, but here are some available transportation.

• From Kampung Rambutan terminal – to Pelabuhan Ratu terminal – take ELF to Sawarna  (only once a day and it leave exactly on 12 o’clok)
• From Kampung Rambutan terminal or Kalideres terminal or Kebon Jeruk Highway – to Serang (Pakupatan terminal) take DAMRI  to Bayah terminal (only 3 times a day) – motor taxi (ojek) to Sawarna
• From Kampung Rambutan terminal or Kalideres terminal or Kebon Jeruk Highway – to Serang (Pakupatan terminal) take ELF to Malingping – then small car (angkot) to Bayah – motor taxi (ojek) to Sawarna
• Train Station Tanah Abang to Rangkas –  take ELF to Malingping – then small car (angkot) to Bayah – motor taxi (ojek) to Sawarna

Foods

Plenty of traditional or kampung foods.

Place to Stay

Nowdays many homestay at Sawarna Village. The first homestay is Widi Homestay, mobile number +62.819.1128.2912 ot +62.859.2003.1692

Importance 

No ATM in the area. Make sure you bring enough cash.

Barely have covered signal with mobile phone.

Nothing serious, only need to be polite with the people and not much exposed skin in the village, please.