Padang, May 9, 2011
After two hours of bumpy ride aboard a mini bus, a crystal clear beach awaits you. Along this amazing sea of water, a stretch of white sand and palm trees stands before you.
This is the Painan beach, which is located outside Padang City. Foreign student correspondent, Miko de Vera, was able to enjoy the said beach last Saturday, May 7, 2011.
After arriving and buying lunch, we grabbed a traditional boat and headed to the next island. Not that the current beach was not beautiful enough, the other island was just better to swim at. The 10,000 Rupiah boat ride was quick, almost only 15 to 20 minutes. But then, the new island was really astounding – almost breathe taking.
Painan beach’s small island was exactly similar to its main one. Crystal clear and cool water, white sand and numerous large palm trees stand on its terrain. Local visitors and tourists alike could either swim on the seawater, ride the banana boat or jet ski, or simply enjoy the cool sea breeze and sand. The water was clean, cool and refreshing. Though the beach accommodates an enough number of visitors daily, the environment was still able to maintain its natural glory, except from the usual few rubbish here and there.
Also, there were enough local food and beverages establishments located around both islands. Visitors could either bring their own food or avail it from these establishments, which we did. The traditional food and thirst-quenching beverages were great partners for the day’s active events.
Unlike Air Manis beach, Painan beach should be able to maintain its natural wonders and work more on its environmental security. With this continuous development, Painan beach could attract more tourists, who would definitely enjoy what it has to offer.
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