Aceh Besar is one of the districts in Aceh Province. Before splitting into the 1970s, the capital was Banda Aceh. But now, the capital is Jantho in the Seulawah Mountains. Aceh Besar is the birthplace of national hero Tjoet Nyak Dien. Aceh Besar has considerable tourism potential, one of which is exotic coastal tourism. Here are 7 beaches in Aceh Besar that are worth your visit:
(1) Lhoknga Beach
Lhoknga Beach is located in Lhoknga District, about 20 km from Banda Aceh, about 30 minutes away. Lhoknga Beach is one of the beaches in Aceh Besar which is a favorite of surfers, including international surfers. Lhoknga beach has the beauty of white sand with a little rocks, sea water is a blue jerni, with rows of coconut trees and pine trees that make the atmosphere cool. For surfers, there are five favorite wave spots on Lhoknga Beach. Five points that are: Left Hander Point, Fireworks Right Point, Peak Point, Suri Point, and Out Side Right Hander. Point Suri Point is taken from the name of Suri, a local surfer who died in the 2004 tsunami. For those of you who are not surfers, you can sit on the beach, fishing, playing water, and enjoying the sunset.
(2) Lampuuk Beach
Lampuuk Beach is located in Lhoknga District. For this reason, many often mistakenly distinguish Lampuuk Beach from Lhoknga Beach. Location of two beaches in Aceh Besar is also intersect. Lampuuk beach has a coastline of 5 km, with white sand and blue sea water. Lampuuk beach had suffered severe damage during the 2004 tsunami. However, a year later, revamping began to be done to restore Lampuuk Beach as one of the prima donna of Aceh tourism. Lampuuk beach is now equipped with various tourist activities, such as banana boat. Sempatkan also to eat grilled fish in kiosks selling seafood. You can also visit the turtle conservation area. In addition, of course you can also swim, play water, surf and dive.
(3) Lhok Mee Beach
Lhok Mee Beach is located in Lamreh Village, Lhok Mee Village, on Jalan Krueng Raya, 30 km from Banda Aceh. Before entering Pnatai Lhok Mee area, you will be treated to scenery of rocky hills and lush trees. Lhok Mee beach is often dubbed as "White Sand Beach" because as far as the eye can see, your eyes will catch the expanse of sand that is so white clean. The beach in Aceh Besar this one has the uniqueness of the existence of large and small trees that grow in the water on the beach. At Lhok Mee Beach, you can sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the wooden lodges provided by the manager. Here are also quite a lot of food and beverage vendors.
(4) Ujong Batee Beach
Ujong Batee Beach is located in Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar District, approximately 17 km from Banda Aceh city to Malahayati Port. If Lhok Mee Beach is known for its white sand, Ujong Batee Beach is famous for its black sand. It is said, this black sand can refresh the body. As you lie in the black sand, the body will gain strength from the elements of nature. Local residents also believe that black sand is useful for paralysis therapy and treat bone diseases. When walking down the beach, you will see the former ruins of Indra Parta fortress that submerged in sea water. The waves on Ujong Batee Beach are relatively quiet so it is safe to swim and play water. Due to the tsunami, at Ujong Batee Beach there is a beach where where when you walk toward the sea, the water will be more shallow.
(5) Lhok Seudu Beach
The beaches in Aceh Besar not to be missed are Lhok Seudu Beach. Lhok Seudu Beach is located in the District of Leupung, Aceh Besar. Along the road Lhok Seudu area, you will find a seller of salted fish typical Lhok Seudu. There are salted fish, anchovies, even dried octopus. Lhok Seudu beach is famous for two beaches and two headlands, and two lagoons. You can see the scenery of hundreds of colorful fishing boats. You can also explore the underwater beauty of Lhok Seudu Beach. The sea in Lhok Seudu is quite shallow, between 1- 2 meters just so you can freely watch the ornamental fish swimming among the coral reefs.