Kartini Beach as One of Tourist Destination in Jepara

Friday, September 25, 2009 Leave a Comment

Kartini Beach is located at 2.5 km westward of the hall of Jepara Regency. This tourist object belongs to Bulu village, Jepara Sub-district. Various supporting facilities such as port, a part of Kura-kura aquarium, motel, and children playground are available. In jepara beach especially kartini beach, visitors are able to take a rest by sitting under the gazebo and the breathing the fresh air. Area with 3.5 ha large is strategic area, because it is functioned as sea transportation port toward Karimunjava National Sea Park and Panjang Island.Kartini beach can’t be separated from traditional event called “LOMBAN”.

Actually, Kartini beach is more popular as “PEMANDIAN”. If someone mentions a word “Pemandian”, that he or she thinks Kartini Beach, not the other thinks Kartini Beach, not the other places.

The word “PEMANDIAN” means a place for taking a bath. The place is located on the western park of Kartini Beach. Visitors usually take bath at dosk and down. Kartini Beach area was an island sprouted up with Kelor Plan, so it was know as Kelor Island. At that time, the island was separated from Jepara land.

The Netherland Indies Government lent the island to Encik Lanang for his achievement on a war in Bali. Kartini Beach also used as Encik Lanang graveyard, and always attended by the local fishermen before the Lomban Party.
Besides that, Kartini Beach can’t be separated from RA Kartini’s childhood.

Please also check the Hotels address in Jepara

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