A New Tourism Spot, Mandalika Kuta Beach Increasingly Become Favorite for Tourists

TIMESINDONESIA, LOMBOK – Kuta Beach Park The Mandalika or Mandalika Kuta Beach is getting crowded with tourists. It is known since opened for public by PT ITDC on the moment of Eid until last Saturday (23/06/2018). Well, it is recorded that there are 48,263 tourists come to this white sandy beach.

"The first day opened to the public, it was still in the atmosphere of Eid, the tourists who came only 2.963 visitors. But, in the second up to the ninth day, the tourists who come up to 5 thousands more each day, "said I Gusti Lanang Bratasuta, General Affair KEK Mandalika on last Sunday (24/06/2018).

Advertisement

The visitors really enjoy the charm of Kuta Beach Park the Mandalika, or Kuta Mandalika Beach. Especially after the implementation of Car Free Day (CFD) in the coastal area on June 15-24 last. The visitors increasingly feel safe and comfortable enjoying his vacation.

Kuta Beach Park Area The Mandalika has also been equipped with various supporting facilities for visitor’s convenience. There are two buildings on the east and west side of the beach with shower, lockers, toilets, washes basins, and other amenities. Visitors are charged Rp 5000 for each facility.

ITDC also builds Balawista (Tourism Rescue and Safety Hall) equipped with space for monitoring of coastal areas (baywatch).

"Our party (ITDC) is also working with the Directorate of Water Police of NTB and the Central Disaster Management Agency of Central Lombok regency, which assigns Sea Seer Team as rescue officer in Balawisata throughout the implementation of CFD," Bratasuta explained.

In the area of ​​Kuta Beach Park the Mandalika is also available children playground which can be enjoyed for free. In addition to make the beach more attractive, this is also as a form to support child friendly beach tourism destinations.

However, although various facilities have been provided by the manager, but, the level of public awareness is still the problem, especially local visitors who still throw garbage carelessly.

"We recognize people's awareness still lack in terms of disposing of this garbage. The proof even though we have prepared the trash at various points and locations, people still throw garbage carelessly, "said Bratasuta.

The construction of various facilities at Kuta Beach Park the Mandalika is still ongoing. One that will be equipped is a local craft center and food. PT ITDC as the manager will continue to improve this beach tour so that visitors feel exciting visiting this white sandy beach. (*)

**) Ikuti berita terbaru TIMES Indonesia di Google News klik link ini dan jangan lupa di follow.