Pantai Ngliyep

Pantai Ngliyep is a sandy beach on the southern coast of Malang Regency in East Java, located in Kedungsalam Village, Donomulyo District, about 62 km southwest of Malang city. Framed by limestone cliffs, white sand and the offshore islet of Gunung Kombang, it is one of the oldest developed beaches in southern Malang. The beach is known for its scenic coastline, traditional Labuhan ceremony and relatively calm bay area used for recreation and photography.

Visitors can expect a curved bay of light-colored sand bordered by forested limestone cliffs and an offshore rocky islet (Gunung Kombang) connected by shallow water at low tide. The beach area includes open sand for walking, sheltered water near the bay, gazebos, food stalls and viewpoints on the cliffs. The surroundings are rural and coastal with coconut trees and hills. Visitors can explore the shoreline, viewpoints, and small forested areas, observe fishing boats, and during certain times witness traditional offering ceremonies.

Pantai Ngliyep is one of the earliest beaches developed for tourism in Malang Regency, opened as a managed tourist destination in the early 1950s. Its name is locally linked to the Javanese term 'ngliyep' meaning to doze or be quiet, associated with folklore about the bay's deceptively calm appearance.

The beach is the site of the annual Labuhan or Larung Sesaji ceremony held in the Javanese month of Ruwah, where offerings are floated into the sea as a traditional expression of gratitude for safety and livelihood. The ritual is a significant local cultural event involving community members and visitors.