The charm of tourism that is owned by the Aceh Province, seems endless to be enjoyed and explored. In some areas there are so many tourist attractions ranging from beaches, waterfalls, lakes to places like museums and religious tourism. Banda Aceh, which is the capital of the province nicknamed the Veranda of Mecca, also offers several tourist attractions that must be visited, one of which is Ulee Lheue Beach.
If you are expecting a beach with white sand, then you won't find it on Ulee Lheue Beach. This beach does feel special because it is quite different from other beaches in Aceh. Here tourists will be taken to enjoy the beauty of a calm stretch of ocean, by sitting on the roadside chairs and eating roasted corn.
Geographically, the location of Ulee Lheue Beach is in the village of Ulee Lheue, Meuraksa District, Banda Aceh City, Aceh Province. The location of the beach is very strategic and close enough to the center of Banda Aceh City. Tourists only need to travel 3 kilometers from Banda Aceh and can use various transportation such as turtles, taxis or private vehicles.
When the tsunami struck in 2004, Ulee Lheue Beach became one of the beaches with very severe damage. Many trees fell, and public facilities damaged by the tsunami. It is said that before the tsunami this beach had clean white sand, but all that changed after the heartbreaking event devastated Aceh.
The government also moved quickly after the tsunami disaster by rebuilding public facilities, as well as repairing the beach so that its beauty can now be enjoyed again. Although white sand can no longer be found, Ulee Lheue Beach is in fact never empty of visitors. Especially when late in the afternoon, many young people are found who enjoy the beauty of the beach and the phenomenon of a fantastic sunset.
Ulee Lheue Beach Enchantment
Unlike the other beaches in Aceh that are directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean, Ulee Lheue Beach has calm waves. Very rarely seen big waves on this beach. This is due to the existence of a kind of embankment from a pile of stones that becomes a breakwater.
Usually tourists visit Ulee Lheue Beach in the afternoon to enjoy the beauty of tourist attractions while enjoying roasted corn. Along the coast can be found stalls selling roasted corn, and provided plastic chairs can be used by tourists to relax.
This beach is indeed along the Ulee Lheue Harbor road which is often used as a crossing to Pulau Weh. Along this road a barrier has been built between the road and the beach so tourists can feel comfortable enjoying the beauty of the beach without fear of falling.
On the other side of the beach, tourists can enjoy blackish sand that is believed to have the properties to cure various diseases. Even though it is not so wide, many visitors take a vacation with their children to play water and swim in the sea water.
In addition, tourists can go along the beach with a duck-bebekan ride that is rented around the beach. The existence of dikes not far from the shoreline is also used by surrounding communities and visitors to fish. There are various types of consumption fish that can be obtained when fishing on Ulee Lheue Beach.
The best time to visit Ulee Lheue Beach is the afternoon, when the sun starts to be friendly with tourists. Visitors can enjoy the vast expanse of the ocean, and the calm waters and accompanied by gentle breeze. A variety of tempting snacks are ready to spoil the tongue for tourists.
Ulee Lheue Beach is very suitable as a holiday destination. The chaos of the tsunami that damaged the beauty of the beach, as if now it does not seem to change with stunning natural scenery. The beauty of the beach with green hilly background, becomes a perfect femonena to unwind after doing daily activities.
