Air manis Beach, favorite tourism object in Padang
Air manis Beach become a favorite tourist sites in Padang. Malin Kundang legend will greet travelers at menginjaki feet whitish brown sand, a pile of stones and reliefs decorate the story Malin Kundang coastal resorts are crowded with visitors at holiday time. The legend says that a large stone is a big ship and the bodies of Malin Kundang stranded. According to popular legend, Malin Kundang and his ship was cursed into stone because kedurhakaannya in older people.
It broad sloping beach at the Air Manis Beach offers to play for the visitors. Even in the tide, visitors can see marine life that sticking to the surface. With walking, you also can go to Little Banana Island is not far from the edge of Air Manis Beach. The island is not so broad, can be used as a retreat for a moment while enjoying some food that had been prepared.
Small Banana Island Guava tree decorated with Kaliang that you can enjoy the visitors for free. But remember, do not be too long to enjoy the atmosphere on the island. Because, a few hours later, the tide will gradually increase as in the past so that access to Little Banana Island can not be reached on foot.
Quite often, young people in Padang Air Manis Beach also utilize as a campground. The waves rolled across the region also used by surfers for surfing. Access to the beach tourist area can be addressed Air Manis beach from several directions. The beach is located in the Southern District of Padang, can be reached by land travel approximately 30 minutes from downtown.
Gunung Padang from any region, tourists can take Air Manis Beach on foot. The railway was quite tiring but it gives the experience an enjoyable adventure. A number of accommodation (homestay) can be found on the Air Manis beach if you want to spend the night in the tourist area. Regarding the price, it is not too expensive for the local community managed.