About Losari Beach
Losari Beach is an iconic urban waterfront promenade in Ujung Pandang District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait. It is not a sandy swimming beach but a paved seafront with reclaimed platforms and piers. Notable for its sunset views, floating mosque, and street-food culture, it serves as the city's main public gathering space and landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long paved waterfront promenade with concrete platforms extending over the sea, open plazas, and sunset views over the Makassar Strait. The area features food stalls selling local snacks such as Pisang Epe, seating areas, and views of anchored boats and the Amirul Mukminin Floating Mosque. Swimming is not the focus; the experience is walking, sightseeing, photography, and enjoying sea breezes and evening culinary activity.
Key highlights
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Iconic sunset viewpoint over the Makassar Strait
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Anjungan Pantai Losari reclaimed waterfront platforms and piers
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Amirul Mukminin Floating Mosque located offshore
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Street-food center famous for Pisang Epe (grilled banana with palm sugar sauce)
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Large LOSARI letter installation and waterfront plaza for photography
History of Losari Beach
Losari Beach developed as Makassar's main seafront along the historic port area of Ujung Pandang. The waterfront has undergone reclamation and development into Anjungan Pantai Losari to create a public promenade, transforming the former coastal road into the city's landmark waterfront.
Culture & Context
Considered the symbol and social center of Makassar City, Losari Beach is a gathering place for residents and visitors, known for its sunset tradition, local culinary culture centered on Pisang Epe and seafood, and as a venue for public events and leisure.
Route
| By air | Fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) about 20-25 km from the beach, then continue by taxi or bus to central Makassar |
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