Tanjung Setia, Pesisir Selatan
Tanjung Setia is a small coastal village on the W. Trans Sumatera Hwy in the Pesisir Selatan district of Lampung province. It has only a few small stores local warungs and an Alfamart. It is a quiet little town and the best time to visit is on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the market up the road in Sumur Jaya is open.
Tanjung Setia Beach Area
Not long ago (2013) Jl Panati Wisata was a quiet coconut palm lined dirt road that faded out into a dirt track. Today it's a popular destination for international surfers and domestic tourists. Along the 1.5km Tourist Beach Rd (Jl Wisata Pantai) you'll will find a large selection of accommodation. A couple of cafés, warungs and souvenir shops. A fully equipped gym, two surfboard repairers and an ATM machine.
The area was founded on the discovery of Karang Nyimbor (Ujung Bocur) surf break and development targeted the most basic demands of surfers. A wave to surf, a bed to sleep in and a Bintang. It's not really a classic beach holiday destination where you can enjoy an evening walk along a sandy beach while you watch the sunset.
There are no public areas to enjoy a view of the renowned Indian Ocean or user friendly public access points to the beach. The north end of the beach is a 1.5km stretch of seawalls that protrude beyond the hightide mark making it unsuitable for walking. If you can find a public access point to the south end of the beach at low tide you can walk the 2 kms to Biha.
For the immediate future Tanjung Setia beach remains a destination for international surfers who have only one thing in mind ... chasing their next wave.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Tanjung Setia beach is constantly expanding but still caters almost exclusively to international surfers. Facilities however can vary considerably. From shared rooms with a fan, resorts like Lovina Krui Surf with pool, restaurant and karaoke bar to the unique Sumatran Tiger Resort with it's fully equiped fitness centre and health conscious management.
Cafe's and Restaurants
Indonesian Cusine
There are good warungs along the main hwy where a meal and iced tea costs IDR 20,000 to IDR 30,000. The warungs along the beach road cater mostly to foreign tourists which is reflected in the price, menu selection and adapted receipes.
Western Cusine Cafés & Restaurants
Authentic western café style food can be enjoyed at the ever popular Lani's on Jl Wisata Pantai. There are no à la carte or table d'hôte restaurants that serve authentic western cuisine in the Tanjung Setia or Krui area.
Coffee Shops
Leafy's on Wisata Pantai is the only western style coffee shop in the area. If you're a cappuccino latte connoisseur looking for your fix remember that fresh milk is not readily available in the area.
Fast Food Chains
There are none.
Tanjung Setia Events
The major event at Tanjung Setia beach is the WSL Krui Pro surf competition which runs from 12th to 20th June. If your a visiting surfer it is best to plan around the Krui Pro as the major surf breaks become crowded out.
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Tanjung Setia beach entrance
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Low tide Tanjung Setia beach
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Beach walk Tanjung Setia
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Fishing Tanjung Setia beach
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Hello Mister surf shop