ALAS PURWO NATIONAL PARK
Typical and endemic plants in this national park are sawo kecik (Manilkara kauki) and manggong bamboo (Gigantochloa manggong). Other plants are ketapang (Terminalia cattapa), nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum), kepuh (Sterculia foetida), keben (Barringtonia asiatica), and 13 types of bamboo.
In general, the area of ​​Alas Purwo National Park has a flat topography, light waves to the west with the highest peak of Mount Lingga Manis (322 masl).
The condition of the soil is almost entirely a type of sandy clay and a small portion is clay.
In general, the types of forests in the Alas Purwo National Park area are lowland rainforests. Bamboo forest is the dominant formation, ± 40% of the total forest area. Until now there have been at least 584 species of plants consisting of grass, herbs, shrubs, lianas and trees.
Nearest Destination
Red Island Beach is so called since just some 100 meters to the side of the beach is a picturesque little hilly island called Pulau Merah, that is reachable on foot. This is situation is similar to the location of the island of Tanah Lot to the main island of Bali. Unlike at G-land where are found sharp coral rocks by the beach, the beach at Pulau Merah -or the Red Island Beach- is open sand so that it is also safe for beginner surfers.
Compared to Bali’s Kuta Beach, surf here is stronger, offering large 4 meters high barrels with a length of 400 meters, ideal for surfers to try out tubing techniques. But since surf here comes in at an average of two meters height, beginners and amateur surfers alike can enjoy this beach. Whereas, the beaches at Plengkung and G-land should be ventured ...
