Pintu Kota
Pantai Pintu Kota
A giant stone arch on the southern coast of the Leitimur Peninsula, carved out by the waves, shaped like a city gate, with steps leading up to the clifftop for views over the Banda Sea.
Pintu Kota stands near the village of Ery Louw on the southern coast of Ambon Island. It is a huge coral limestone outcrop jutting into the sea, and waves have eroded a natural arch more than ten metres high through its middle, which gives the site its name, meaning 'city gate.'
Steps and paths lead up to the top of the rock, where you can look out over the Banda Sea and watch the waves break. At low tide you can descend onto the reef platform and walk through the arch. It is one of Ambon's most photogenic spots, and the light is best in the evening. The drive from the city takes about 40 minutes on narrow mountain roads. Keep away from the cliff edge when the waves are big, and expect a small entrance fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santai & Namalatu Beach
- Siwalima Museum
- Ambon Bay Muck Diving
- World Peace Gong
- Fort Victoria
- Martha Christina Tiahahu Monument
- Ambon War Cemetery
- Merah Putih Bridge