Explore The Charm Of Dewi Mangrove Sari, Mangrove Forest On The North Coast Of Brebes

The disaster of abrasion on the coast of Brebes in 1990 actually now brings blessings to the surrounding residents. As a result of abrasion, residents began planting mangrove trees. Unexpectedly, from these efforts it is now mangrove forest in Dukuh Pandansari Kaliwlingi Brebes village is saving tourism potential. Until finally thanks to gotong royong and community innovation, Dewi Mangrove Sari tourist attraction was officially opened in 2016.

There are actually several places on the coast of Pantura Java that have mangrove tourism. However, tourism in Dewi Mangrove Sari has its own uniqueness. Because before entering the main tourist area, visitors will be invited along the expanse of brackish water that surrounds the mangrove forest. Many visitors will be fooled, it feels like they are walking down the middle of the beach.

To explore this tour, visitors are charged Rp25 thousand only during the weekend. For weekdays visitors are charged around Rp20 thousand per person. For children, tickets are available at a more affordable price.

When you get there, don't forget to wash your hands and wear a mask. In addition, when entering tourist attractions officers will check the body temperature. If the temperature is normal, then visitors are welcome to enter the tourist area.

To get to the main tour, visitors are required to take a boat. Previously visitors will pass the route about 5-10 minutes to get to the boat shelter. On this route tourists can also find nearby residents who peddle seafood. There are even some processed seafood sold starting from rp5 thousand only.

Once ready and on a boat, visitors will be invited to walk along the expanse of brackish water that surrounds this mangrove forest. The scenery around when suitable for the immortalized tourists. Especially if you go on this tour at dusk.

About 10 minutes, visitors will arrive at the boat shelter to go to Dewi Mangrove Sari. While here, visitors will be greeted with a tourist icon in the form of Gelotak Fish. This fish is one of the animals that live around mangrove plants and often appears to the mainland.

Entering the tourist area visitors will be welcomed back with many local community stalls. After passing through the area visitors will later pass the pink bridge which becomes one of the beautiful photo spots in this tour. Not only this bridge, there are many other interesting photo spots.

Entering this tourist area, visitors will also be greeted by the music of angklung art of local residents. The rhythm of this music also makes visitors linger to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. If you want to explore more widely, visitors can also climb the viewing substation here.

With a height of about 7 meters, here visitors can enjoy the entire tour of Dewi Mangrove Sari and the scenery around it. Not to forget, in this substation visitors can also find some selfi corner that is a pity to miss.

If it has finished exploring later the tourists will be escorted back back down the sea of brackish water. Visitors do not need to pay anymore, because the round trip facility using this boat includes ticket fees. If you go home at dusk, of course, the installation in the sunset here becomes one of the sights that should not be missed by visitors. (Novia/Contributor)