Watu Dodol Beach
Pantai Watu Dodol
A beach beside the coastal road on Java's eastern tip, with a giant statue of a Gandrung dancer welcoming visitors and views across the strait to Bali.
Watu Dodol lies beside the coastal road north of Ketapang port. The name comes from a large boulder that locals consider sacred. It could not be removed when the road was widened, so the road was built around it. On one side of the beach, a giant statue of a Gandrung dancer serves as Banyuwangi's welcoming landmark. It faces the Bali Strait, and in the early morning you can watch the sun rise over Bali while ferries cross the strait. The beach is made of rock and coarse sand, so it suits sightseeing and photography better than swimming. Parking is free or costs a small fee. It is often visited on the way to snorkeling at Bangsring.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bangsring Underwater
- Ketapang Ferry Port
- Tabuhan Island
- Boom Beach & Marina
- Kemiren Osing Village
- Jagir Waterfall
- Kalibendo Waterfall
- Ijen Blue Fire