Pewaringan, beste Strände

What have you done to Pearl Resort?! This used to be a charming spot for breakfast and coffee, nestled in a rustic garden of wildflowers with a traditional low, grass-roofed restaurant. The kitchens were discreetly tucked away. The highlight was a raised platform built around a large tree, right at the water's edge (see attached picture). It was the ideal, serene location to watch the sunrise over breakfast. Now, they've shut down this entire area and constructed an unattractive, modern restaurant made of cement and tiles. The seating arrangement forces you to sit in a long, straight line on concrete benches, and fresh fruit drinks are now prepared at the bar, making you endure the loud noise of the juicing machine echoing around this high-ceilinged monstrosity. It's a surefire way to ruin the ambiance. I can only assume the owners believe this is what holidaymakers want, but what made Pearl so appealing was its unpretentious, natural beauty. They've destroyed this and are turning Pearl into just another generic holiday resort, stripping away its soul in the process. I cannot fathom the reasoning behind this; it's truly sad to witness.

Diese zierliche Insel ist ein perfekter Ort, um sich in Wassersportaktivitäten zu verwöhnen. Es wird dringend empfohlen für diejenigen, die neu im Schnorcheln sind, da das Wasser ruhig und nicht zu tief ist. Allerdings kann das Wasser aufgrund der hohen Anzahl von hier geparkten Booten leicht trübe erscheinen.

Während ich selbst kein großer Surfer bin, fand ich großes Vergnügen darin, die erfahrenen Reiter zu beobachten, die den Strand frequentierten. Die Atmosphäre der nahegelegenen Cafés war entzückend, mit einer Mischung aus lokalen und internationalen Surfern, die die Stimmung genossen. Trotz einiger beschädigter Bretter und Schrammen an den Beinen blieb die Begeisterung der Surfer ungetrübt. Obwohl die Reise dorthin etwas holprig sein kann, ist das Ziel zweifellos die Reise wert.

Schöne Insel.

A year later, I attempted to visit Mekaki Beach again. Security is still present, but they allowed me entry with a local guide. After a pleasant conversation and a cigarette, they permitted me to join a group of locals who had just arrived to see the beach. Mekaki Beach is spectacular! It's very wide, clean, and has strong waves, so swimming is not advisable. After a long ride, I discovered that the beach is closed due to a development project. The security personnel instructed me to turn back.

Der Strand bietet eine atemberaubende Aussicht und bietet einen idealen Ort für ein herrliches Picknickerlebnis, komplett mit der Möglichkeit, ein gemütliches Zelt aufzustellen.