Watu Ulo, Sand beach in Sumber Rejo Village, East Java, Indonesia
Watu Ulo is a sand beach in Sumber Rejo Village, East Java, with long stretches of brown sand and coral rock formations. A massive stone structure extends from the shore into the water, creating a distinctive natural feature.
Japanese military forces constructed defensive fortifications along this coastline during World War II. The remains of these structures are still visible in the landscape today.
Local fishermen perform the Larung Sesaji ceremony each year on the seventh day of Syawal, offering gifts to the sea as an expression of gratitude.
The beach has parking areas, restrooms, and food vendors nearby, with access through a coastal settlement. It is best visited in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is more favorable.
A giant rock formation resembles the body of a snake with scaled contours, extending from the shore into the sea. This distinctive shape gives the place its name, with 'Watu Ulo' meaning 'snake stone' in the local language.
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