Nuryadi said G-land Beach is one of the most favorite surfing spots in East Java, and even in Indonesia. Holding a world championship in Alas Purwo National Park is expected to help boost Banyuwangi’s tourism industry. Apart from its beauty, hosting the 2022 WSL Championship Tour will bring a lot of positive publicity to the beach, making people even more curious about it.
Plengkung Beach or G-Land Beach, spanning about 2 km, has 6-8 meter waves. The beach is claimed to be a dream destination for surfers around the world. Not without reason as the waves at G-Land are categorized as one of the best in the world and can often form almost perfect water tubes. Photos of surfers riding its waves often go viral in various parts of the world.
The luxury of G-Land Beach does not stop there. Plengkung Beach with all its beauty has also been designated a World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO and a national geopark. Currently it is also being proposed to be included in the UNESCO Global Geopark (UGG). (un)