Tanjung Menangis in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province

Sumbawa Regency in West Nusa Tenggara Province holds lots of interesting legends and beautiful places for tourists to enjoy during the visit. Here is the reference. The name is Tanjung Menangis Beach and it is located in North Moyo Sub-District. This cape resides in the east part of Sumbawa Island and has lured lots of tourists over time. Visitors are likely to enjoy natural explorations and learn the legend related to the site. Some tourists are likely to enjoy conduct some beach activities like swimming and beach walking. The good landscape is, somehow, good for photography and sightseeing.

The Nuance
The most noticeable feature in Tanjung Menangis Beach is the tall and rough cliff. The good thing is tourists are able to climb the cliff and enjoy beautiful scenery from above. That spot often becomes the place for cliff jumping, as well. The next important feature is definitely the Tosca seawater and its crystal clear quality. The waves are small, so the sea is safe for swimming and snorkeling. What is more? On the horizon, tourists would see beautiful sunset too (as long as coming at the right time).

Exploring Tanjung Menangis
In terms of name, “Tanjung” means cape while “Menangis” means crying. It is true the site has an interesting local legend related to it. The locals say that there was a dying princess due to an uncommon disease. The father found an old man who was reliable enough to cure his daughter, fortunately. This old man succeeded, somehow. Knowing this miracle, the king would grant any wishes from him. However, he refused right away as the old man asked the princess to marry him. Leaving the village by boat, he turned into a handsome man. The princess cried right away and ran after the man. Unfortunately, she was drowned in the sea while chasing the man.

After getting the information regarding Tanjung Menangis, tourists should take advantage of the landscape to conduct photography. The fact is Tanjung Menangis doesn’t feature a shoreline. Instead, tourists need to climb the cliff and enjoy sightseeing or photography up there. They must be careful when exploring the cliff, though. It is because the landscape is rough and uneven. Moreover, it becomes slippery during the wet season.

Another thing that tourists can do on the site is cliff jumping. This extreme sport becomes more famous these days. As the name suggests, tourists may jump off the cliff and get in the seawater directly. Even though it looks scary, cliff jumping is both fun and challenging. Not to mention it is safe, as long as tourists follow the instruction given by the experts.

Nearby Attractions

• Sandro Pole Beach
• Muara Pemancingan
• Luair Beach

How to Get There
The fastest way to get to Sumbawa Regency is by airplane. From Jakarta City, tourists can simply take an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport at Sumbawa Besar City. The flight may take about 4 hours and 5 minutes or longer, depending on the weather. Once arriving at Sumbawa Besar City, they should take Jalan Lingkar Street and head to Tanjung Menangis Beach right away. The distance is only 14.8 km, so this trip may take about 28 minutes or less.

Where to Stay

• Samawa Seaside Cottage
• Pondok Daun Homestay
• Cendrawasih Hotel