Krui is the principal port on the south west coast of Lampung Province in South Sumatra and the capital of Pesisir Barat Regency. It includes the districts of Pesisir Tengah, Karya Penggawa, Way Krui and Krui Selatan. The area has a surprisingly large population of approx 45 thousand.

Krui town center

Servicing the local community the town has a large collection of shops with a public market at its center. There is not a lot for the visiting tourist to purchase but you can wander around Krui town and never be accosted by the hard sell tourism common in other destinations.

Next to the market Krui town

Marlin monument Krui town

The town's rugged look provide it's own appeal and are reminisent of Thailand's old Phuket town before it was developed. Along the main street there are many clothes and general goods stores, a pharmacy and ATM machines at Bank Lampung & Bank BRI (Mastercard only). The ATMs are not always working so don't rely on them for all your cash.

Krui beach ~ Pantai Labuhan Jukung

If you follow a route west from the Marlin monument you will arrive at Krui's wharf and beach area. Pantai Labuhan Jukung is a classic tropical beach and a popular places where locals spend their lunch breaks, weekends and holidays. Krui Left and Krui Right surf breaks are also located here.

Double c's cafe Krui beach

Looking south to Pantai Walur

There are quite a few places at Pantai Labuhan Jukung to have a drink or meal. With its shady pagodas, is's a great spot to relax and sip a fresh fruit juice with views west out over the ocean and north to the Barisang mountain range.

Krui Left at Labuhan Jukung beach

Pantai Labuhan Jukung

South of Labuhan Jukung you will find Way Redak beach and Walur beach. This stretch of coast has half a dozen surf breaks of varying quality and a large selection of loseman and ‘surf camps’ which cater to visiting surfers.