South Aceh Regency is one of the districts that has the longest coastline in Aceh Province. Not surprisingly, the district whose capital is located on Tapak Tuan has several beach attractions with charming charm. Batu Berlayar Beach is one of them, in contrast to other beaches, this beach is very unique because it is filled with rocks of very large size.
Batu Berlayar Beach offers the beauty of a beach that is so exotic, as well as the uniqueness of large rocks scattered on the beach. In addition, the beauty of this beach is also a main attraction with dozens of coconut trees that flourish along the coastline. This place is also often used by tourists for photo hunting, because of its uniqueness.
Administratively, Batu Berlayar Beach is located in Gampong Gunung Cut, Sama Dua District, South Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. To reach the location of this beach tourists must at least travel a distance of about 18 kilometers or by traveling for 30 minutes from the City of Tapak Tuan.
The location of Batu Berlayar Beach is quite difficult to reach, tourists must pass through the hills first before arriving at this beach. In addition, the road conditions which are the main access to the beach are also in a not-so-good condition, and can only be passed by motorbikes or bicycles. Maybe this is the reason, the beach located in South Aceh is still empty of visitors.
Enchantment of Batu Berlayar Beach
After traveling through the hills with a fairly difficult terrain, tourists will be presented with a small beach filled with large rocks around it. Yes, that is Batu Berlayar Beach whose beauty is not inferior to the beach on Batu Berlayar Island, Belitung. This beach is so exotic, decorated with coconut trees that dance in the breeze.
The origin of the name sailing stone begins with the existence of a large stone similar to a sailing ship found near the beach. The name of this beach is also found in a legend that is believed by the community, namely the Legend of the Princess Naga, which mentions that the rocks also sailed like a ship and leaned on the beach.
Unlike other beaches, this beach has a beach that is not too wide. So don't expect to be able to play sand, or run around enjoying the beach with its white sand. Batu Berlayar Beach is a small beach so the beach will be covered by sea water if the water is in pairs. All that remains is large rocks that can be seen by tourists.
The area around the beach is also surrounded by hills so that it looks shady because it is overgrown with green trees. Beautiful and natural nuances are felt when tourists arrive at Batu Berlayar Beach. Beach visitors can take shelter under a tree, when the sun shines with the heat in the afternoon.
The characteristics of seawater on this beach are quite clear with bluish colors and quite violent waves. Tourists are not advised to swim on the beach because it can endanger life safety, but if only limited to playing water on the beach, of course it is allowed.
This place is also a favorite place for the surrounding community to fish. There are various types of sea fish that can be obtained at Batu Berlayar Beach. Large granite rocks that fill the beach are also often used by anglers to throw their hooks.
The beauty of Batu Berlayar Beach is indeed a magnet for tourists to just look at this beach in South Aceh. Offering stunning natural beauty, with large rocks that are unique to the beach's selling points. This tourist spot even got praise from Pak Soekarno's son Guruh Soekarno Putra when he visited South Aceh.
A brief explanation from a resource person, Sukar Nilawati, who told her about the history of sailing stones.
It is said that he said, Batu Berlayar was said to have originated from a ship carrying a king who sailed from China, looking for his lost son taken by the dragon. When he recaptured his son from the dragon's hand, the king, assisted by Mr. Tapa, had a chance to get into a fight with the dragon, to destroy the ship in pieces, until finally it was said to be Batu Berlayar,
