What do we know about Ujung Genteng ? An unfamiliar name in our ear. Most people may be more familiar with the Ujung Kulon, a rare rhino conservation areas. Geographically, they are both located on the tip of the island, on the west side of the island of Java.
Ujung genteng are on the southern edge of Sukabumi. This place promises exciting experience for anyone who menyambanginya, and make anyone want to always come back. Stored here beautiful beaches of white sand for a moment reminiscent of Lombok, as well as a number of beautiful waterfalls which briefly looked like Niagara Falls in America. Uniquely again, though located on the coast, has genteng Ujung rice field area of not less attractive from Ubud.
The first time I heard the name of Ujung genteng is around the early 1990s. This place is famous for the preservation penyunya. I could see directly little turtle released into the sea. Since that visit, I always come back each year. But there is one puzzle that I can not answer until now, which is about the meaning of the name “Ujung Genteng”. I have never seen a single craftsman gentengs. Some residents also asked that I could not give an answer.
From Bagbagan yellow bridge that lies before Pelabuhan Ratu, I turn left, across the River Cimandiri, then climbed into the mountains behind the bay. From here, the occasional pretty clear bay. About a half hour later I actually had left the Pelabuhan Ratu. The scene is now changed into the natural mountain.
Cars slowed as they followed the road winding. Before long, I arrived at the deserted road which divides and connects the tea plantations to Bagbagan Kiara Two. Green hills framing both sides of the road. I usually pass this area at lunchtime so he could rest and eat on the edge of the tea plantations.
Approximately 31 kilometers from Bagbagan, I reached the intersection Kiara Two.
Branch to the left would bring us back to Sukabumi. While on the right side of the signpost marked plastered Jampangkulon and Surade, two districts before the end ujung genteng. The distance from Pelabuhan Ratu – Ujung Gentengs are not too far, approximately 87 kilometers. But because the winding road, the travel time was quite long, about three hours. I passed a small village called Surade, the last place to buy a variety of needs. Following from here, we will pass a quiet area with no shops. Roads in Surade relatively straight so the vehicle can be driven faster. Visitors also should not worry about getting lost because the road is not branched.
Blue expanse of the Indian Ocean to greet me at the end of the road. A breeze that carries the smell of the sea on my face right after the fall of the car. I’ve reached the end gentengs. Nothing like a big arch in Pelabuhan Ratu, or Pangandaran (and indeed this kind of gate-destructive waste only aesthetic). There was only an officer who picked up the ticket levy, and he was only working on weekends.
Ujung Genteng peace inner cover. There was no noise or honking the vehicle exhaust. The road to the east seemed deserted, while to the west looks bumpy. I went to the fish auction (TPI) and saw rows of colorful fishing boats moored in the white sandy beach. This fishing village is still very traditional and do not yet have the quay. Here the sea calm, not choppy like most sea in the Indian Ocean side. This condition is apparently due to the presence of the barrier reef in the sea waves breaking a few hundred meters before the beach kissing.
Ujung gentengs are a true-prevention persing where fishermen from different areas in the south of Java. He may not properly be called a village, because it was very quiet. Slowly but surely, tourists began to arrive. A few miles from here in secret lover appeared colony surf. Along with that, a number of hotels and inns appeared.
Lodging facilities located on the west side, some standing on the beach, generally shaped bungalow with wooden walls and floors. 24-hour electricity flows here. The main problem at the End of ujung gentengs is limited food choices. That is why visitors often bring their own lunch. I usually fill the stomach at a restaurant in Hexa, the name of one of the inn, or eating fresh fish in simple stalls on the beach. If you want a more authentic experience, I will go shopping for a variety of fresh seafood in the traditional fish market, and then burn them yourself.