LOSARI BEACH

Losari Beach


Brief History
Losari beach is a limelight of Makassar city. In the past, As there were many food tent and stalls standing in a row (1 km in length), the beach had ever been called as a beach with the longest table in the world. Nowadays, those food tents and stalls had been relocated in a place nearby the beach. The government of Makassar city has built a 10 km square of ships‘ bridge in order to beautify the beach.

Distinctive Features
Many enchantment sceneries can be found there. You can watch the detail of sun‘s movements when it is going to rise or set there. While enjoying its beauty, the waves pounding the shore and soft breeze zephyr will always accompany you.
You may enjoy any kind of fresh sea food in the floating restaurants above Phinisi Ship (Kind of traditional ship from Sulawesi) that will offer you with various menus such as Pari fish, lobster, and squid foods. Its costs are about Rp. 7.500,00 to Rp. 25.000,00 / portion.
You will also find some cuisines that can only be found in Makassar like Pisang Epek (raw banana is burned, and made flat, mixed with water and palm sugar. Most delicious eaten while still warm), Pisang Ijo, Coto Makassar, and Konro Soup. You can get free internet access by hot spot along the beach.

Location
It lies in the downtown of Makassar city in Penghibur street, west of Makassar city, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

Access
It can be easily accessed with 15 minutes journey from Sukarno Hatta harbor in Makassar. It will be 45 minutes from Hasanuddin Airport by car or motorcycle.

Accommodation and Other Facilities
If you are eager to go around the city enjoying its beauty, there are many public transportation services that will help you. Many hotels, restaurants, cafés along the Penghibur street directly facing to the shore will create a great vacation of yours. In Somba Opu street, nearby the beach, there is a shop center that is well known as the center of gold industry and souvenir of Makassar city.