About Binalatung Beach
Binalatung Beach is a public coastal attraction located in Binalatung village, Tarakan Timur District, Tarakan City, North Kalimantan, on the eastern coast of Tarakan Island facing the Sulawesi Sea. It is known as one of the main beaches in Tarakan with a long sandy shoreline, calm waters, and views toward the sea. The beach is a popular local recreation area for sightseeing, relaxing, and enjoying sunrise and coastal scenery.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, sandy beach with a relatively flat coastline, calm brownish sea water and views of the Sulawesi Sea. The area is developed for local tourism with simple gazebos, food stalls and seating areas along the shore. Visitors can walk along the beach, sit in shelters, take photographs, enjoy sea breezes and observe fishing boats. The surroundings include coastal settlements and coconut trees with basic visitor amenities.
Key highlights
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Long sandy shoreline on the east coast of Tarakan Island facing the Sulawesi Sea
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Popular local recreation beach in Tarakan Timur District
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Calm waters suitable for beach walks and sightseeing
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Sunrise views over the sea from the eastern coastline
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Local food stalls and gazebos for relaxing by the beach
Route
| By air | Fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK) in Tarakan, then continue by road to Binalatung Beach in Tarakan Timur. |
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| By road | Accessible by car or motorcycle from Tarakan city center via Jalan RE Martadinata and Jalan Binalatung, approximately 7-9 km east of downtown Tarakan. Local taxis, rental vehicles and ojek available. |
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