Pancur Beach, the Gravel Sand
Pancur Beach lies 8 km north of Plengkung Beach/G-land. Pancur beach considers quite unique for it’s pebble sand, which consists of gravels which comes from broken black rocks. That is why, it is very suggested to wear a footwear to walk on. The gravel sphere may cause sole-pain.
Ashoka, the Legend and the Love Symbol
Ashoka tree ( bunga asoka in Indonesian) is standing tree which flowers throughout the year. As tropics flower, it loves direct sunshine. Sunshine will fit it’s color best and bright. Ashoka love damp soil too, so make sure to water it regularly. Ashoka is very much liked for it’s compact and colorful flowers, with green leaves.
Another interesting point about this beautiful flower is the legend that comes with it, especially the story in India’s culture.It is believed that Sakyamuni, the founder of Budda and Nirvana doctrine, was born under ashoka tree by the tenth century. Ashoka trees are worshipped by the Buddhist. While for Hinduist, this flower is a symbol of love.
Segara Anakan Bay
Another interesting vacation spot in Forest Purwo National Park is Segara Anakan (Anakan Ocean). Segara Anakan (Anakan Ocean) shaped as a small bay with 18,8 km longand about 400 meters wide, and facing Indian Ocean (Samudera Hindia in Indonesian). Segara Anakan is counted as the largest mangrove forest area in East Java, with at least 26 mangrove species which is dominated by rhizopora, bruguiera, avicenia and sonneratia.