Wedi Ireng Beach, Beach in Sumberagung, East Java, Indonesia.
Wedi Ireng Beach is a sandy coastline south of Banyuwangi featuring white sand and clear water interspersed with natural rock formations. The shore extends for several kilometers, creating an open space between the ocean and the hills beyond.
The name comes from Javanese words referring to the dark sand layer beneath the white surface, a detail that shaped how locals identified this place. This naming reflects how communities recognize distinctive features of their natural surroundings.
Local fishers work along the shore, maintaining age-old techniques that have shaped how the community uses this coastline. Their presence is part of the daily rhythm visitors experience when walking across the sand.
The beach is accessible during daylight hours and can be reached from Banyuwangi via nearby roads. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since rocks and uneven terrain are present, and shade is limited along most of the shoreline.
The beach surface displays a natural two-tone pattern that becomes visible when walking or digging into the sand. This visual quality results from different mineral compositions and soil layers that form distinctly at this location.
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