Kupang tourism can be called a tourism treasure that has great appeal but has not been touched by many humans. In Kupang, you can explore various tourist destinations that you rarely find elsewhere, especially in urban areas.
One type of nature tourism that stretches widely in Kupang is its beaches. Unlike the beaches on Java or Bali, which are already crowded with tourists, the beaches in Kupang are still relatively quiet, perfect for those of you who want to heal in peace. Come on, follow IamIndonesia to go around the 5 beaches with the best views in Kupang, let's go!
Nona Stone Beach
The name of this beach comes from a myth. In ancient times, it was told that there was a girl who was in love, but in the end, her lover dumped her. Because very sad, the girl climbed on one of the rocks here and jumped. However, at the time of the jump, he turned to stone.
Apart from the sad legend, a vacation at Batu Nona Beach will not make you sad. How can you be sad? Our eyes will be too busy being pampered by the crystal clear turquoise water at Batu Nona Beach.
Besides being able to play in the sea, there are also 3 swimming pools that you can access at the same time. The atmosphere of the beach tends to be calmly decorated with small waves. According to residents, big waves will come only when the west monsoon comes.
For those who don't like playing in the water, you can also enjoy the beach atmosphere while culinary at food stalls. Don't miss the opportunity to try a drink made from lontar fruit!
HTM: IDR 10,000 - 15,000
Address: Timor Raya Street KM 10, Oesapa, Kelapa Lima, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
Operational hours: 24 hours
Koepan Beach
The beach, which is also known as Tedy's Beach, is somewhat different from other beaches. Koepan Beach has a historical side from the Dutch colonial era. At that time, this beach was the center of the Dutch colonial landing and is still used today for Sail Indonesia events.
The beach, which was recently revitalized in early 2022, is also surrounded by various culinary options, from street vendors to restaurants at the Tedy's hotel. Imagine how exciting the culinary delights are while enjoying the warm beach weather and the breezy wind, duh, it makes you want to go on vacation there!
HTML: Free
Address: Lahilai Bissi Kopan, Lama City, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara
Operational hours: 24 hours
Manikin Beach
Not far from downtown Kupang, lies the unique Manikin Beach. The reason is when the sea water is receding, this beach is famous as a place to find exciting coral rocks. Because it is close to the city, this beach is more visited by residents than other beaches.
From this beach, you can join residents in appreciating the beauty of the view of the sun rising or setting. From the shoreline, you can also enjoy views of Semau Island, Monkey Island, and Tanjung Sulamu here.
The beach area is also beautiful thanks to the lush trees that are deliberately planted. Apart from being shady shelters and picnic areas for visitors, these trees are also useful for preventing abrasion on the beach.
HTM: IDR 15,000
Address: Tarus, District. Central Kupang, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara
Operational hours: 08.00 AM - 06.00 PM WIT
Tablolong Beach
The beach is relatively quiet from tourists, with stretches of clean white sand, and clear blue open sea, you might feel you are in the Maldives or Bora-Bora when you are here, but in fact, this is still in Kupang.
Tablolong Beach is a prima donna for those who want to explore exotic beaches as well as for tourists and residents who like fishing. Thanks to its marine wealth, every year Tablolong Beach holds various fishing competitions, from national to international levels!
Apart from these two activities, there are still many things you can do here. The currents at Tablolong beach are relatively safe, so you can play in the water, swim, and even dive. If you're not in the mood to play water, you can also rent an ATV to go around the beach.
Tired of activities? There is a kind of gazebo called lopo that is ready to use too. Don't forget to take the time to watch the sunset here! Guaranteed very beautiful scenery. If you come here, you can use a private vehicle or rent a vehicle, because there is not much public transportation that operates.
HTM: IDR 5,000 -10,000
Address: Tablolong Village, West Kupang District, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.
Operational hours: 24 hours
The Kupang tour above turns out to be a hidden gem and no less beautiful than Bali. What are you waiting for? Let's open all the doors for an exciting holiday in Kupang!
