The roar of the waves at Plengkung Beach keeps many things from the beauty of the sea charm. The roll of the waves is almost endless, as if to tempt us to tread the foam. Yes, the typical froth and its small roar combined with the harmony of the sea breeze.
People call this Plengkung Beach with many names. Some call it the Grajagan Beach. Some are calling it a G-land Beach. Probably because the curved beach line resembles the letter 'G' when viewed from above. Whatever the version, it is clear that this beach is perfect for anyone who wants silence.
G=Land location is still in the administrative area of Banyuwangi Regency. Precisely in the easternmost of Banyuwangi bounded with Alas Purwo National Park. A famous forest area.
Citing the film Sea of The Darkness, this beach was first discovered by Mike Boyum in 1975. One of the surfers or surfers from Hawaii hits who often hunt waves in various parts of the world. At that time, Boyum was doing his expedition to Australia using the Independent Trade ship. Then momentarily stunned to see the beautiful location of the beach bebatas with forest in eastern Banyuwangi this.
A few months later, Boyum and his colleagues built a camp shaped tree house. After that, not long ago, Quiksilver, a brand of surfing sports held a surfing contest at this location. And this beach was finally known to many people, especially the perpetrators of the world's surfing sports.
For the surfers of the world, G-Land is known to have seven wave spots. That way, arguably this beach became the paradise of surfers. It has an average wave height of up to 5-6 meters, which can form a fairly flat barrol.
