Carocok Paninan Beach is a white sand beach located in Painan Regency, West Sumatra Province. This beach can be reached in just 10 minutes from the city center. Carocok Beach is very popular among the people of West Sumatra, some people also mention that Carocok Beach is not inferior to the beaches in Bali.
Besides the beauty of the white sand offered, Carocok Beach is also famous for its underwater beauty. Many visitors snorkel at Carocok Beach to witness a variety of colorful fish. It is believed that Carocok Beach is the best snorkeling spot in West Sumatra Province.
If you are tired of snorkeling, you can continue by playing water, fishing, taking a walk on white sand, taking photos. For those of you who like the moment of sunset, Carocok Beach is also the right place to witness the beauty of the sunset that can refresh your eyes and mind. When late in the afternoon, the water on Carocok Beach becomes very clear and calm and reflects the orange color of the sunset which makes it very charming. Don't forget to capture this moment. Usually, many visitors come in the afternoon with the intention to be able to see the perfect sunset.
From Carocok Beach, visitors can cross to Cingkuak Island. Crossing to Cingkuak Island is a must for those of you who are visiting Carocok Beach. Pulau Carocok offers water rides such as banana boating and jetski.
In addition to Cingkuak Island, you can also enjoy other small islands such as Pulau Kereta and Pulau Batu Karang. At present, a bridge is available to connect Carocok Beach with Pulau Kereta
Location and Route to Carocok Beach
Administratively, Carocok Beach is located in IV Jurai sub-district, Padang City, West Sumatra. Carocok Beach itself is about 77 km from the center of Padang City with a travel time of around 2 hours by private vehicle.
Lodging
Around Pantai Pantai there are several hotels with varying rates. The hotels that are recommended are:
Langkisau Resort Hotel & Restaurant
Cingkuak Island Lodging
Dena Carucok Beach Lodge
Doria Homestay Carucok Beach
In addition to the beauty of the beach, on the beach available also available banana boat facilities, jet sky and the presence of children. At the edge of the beach, there are gazebos for tourist breaks while enjoying the beauty of the beach.
If tourists like to do snorkeling and fishing, visitors can rent a boat to go to Cingkuk Island, where snorkeling spots are still natural and well maintained, especially the fish there are used to the visitors.
For tourists who want to capture the beauty of the sunset on Carocok Painan Beach, it is recommended to bring a camera with a wide angle lens and tripod. It's a pity if the phenomenon of the sun sinking romantic beach carocok is not immortalized.
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