Tourism Destinatons
About Bangkalan Regency
Bangkalan regency has recognized in tourism
world. Bangkalan come from word Bangka and La'an that
means a victory. Its area region has 1267, 75 km2 width
with the resident of 890,830 men (in 2004) spread over
in 18 Districts and 281 village / sub-district. Its region
boundaries are:
West side: Surabaya strait and Gresik regency
North side: Java Sea
South side: Madura strait
East side: Sampang regency
Geographically
Bangkalan regency has lay in 6,510 39 - 7, 110 39 south
latitudes and 1120 40'06 - 1130 08'44 west longitudes.
A strategic area of Bangkalan as “Point of Distribution",
spreads the tourist to visit to Madura Island. Bangkalan
has easy to reach by Ferry which operating 24 hours non-stop
from Ujung towards Kamal during 45 minutes. The journey
line from Kamal to Bangkalan is very easy and can be gone
through public transportation rising of 18 kms.
Bangkalan regency is also one of region that related to the government plan to develop an industrialization in Kertasusila (Gresik, Bangkalan, Mojokerto, Surabaya, and Lamongan) area. Suramadu Bridge is the supporter access from Madura industrialization that expected to be the core town zone that is Surabaya.
The Stairs To Geger Hill
Geger Hill Bangkalan Geger hill is located approximately 30 km southeast of the City Bangkalan, precisely in the village of Geger, District Geger. This hill is located at an altitude of about 150-200 meters above sea level. According to the folk legend, Geger hill was the first place that had been visited by the first civilian who came in Madura. On 7-8 Century, it was Patih Pranggulan from Mendangkawulan kingdom in the the foothill of Semeru became the first man who landed in Planggirân ( a set of rocks) in…
Around Toroan Waterfall
Toroan Waterfall Toroan waterfall, is another small hidden paradise that lies in Ketapangdaya Village, Madura island. Toroan waterfall is the only waterfall in Madura, and it become a particular. The particular is coming from the way of the waterfall flows directly to the ocean, precisely, Java Ocean. It has only 10 Meters high and the fall is quite high that make such a lagoon within the rocks. During the high tides, the entire area is covered by sea water and that makes the waterfall is pouring down into the ocean.…
Geger Hill Bangkalan
Geger Hill Bangkalan Geger hill is located approximately 30 km southeast of the City Bangkalan, precisely in the village of Geger, District Geger. This hill is located at an altitude of about 150-200 meters above sea level. According to the folk legend, Geger hill was the first place that had been visited by the first civilian who came in Madura. On 7-8 Century, it was Patih Pranggulan from Mendangkawulan kingdom in the the foothill of Semeru became the first man who landed in Planggirân ( a set of rocks) in…
Sembilang Lighthouse
Bangkalan Lighthouse Mercusuar Bangkalan or Bangkalan Lighthouse, is located in District Socah, 6 km from the center of Bangkalan capital. This tower has 78 meters high and was build by the Dutch and it inaugurated by Z.W. Williem III in 1879. At that time, this tower was use to guide the ships that went to Tanjung Perak harbor. Before entering the gate to go inside the lighthouse, we have to buy retribution fee for about Rp. 5000 per person. This tower has 17 floors building and the range of lights…
