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Town in Banten, Indonesia
Photo: Abraham Salm (Schilder)., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Anyer is a beach resort town in the province of Banten in the Western Java region of Indonesia. It is the most famous beach area on Java's west coast because it is relatively easy to reach from the capital Jakarta.
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The original lighthouse of Anyer was destroyed in 1883 by a tsunami caused by the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in the Sunda Strait. The current lighthouse was built soon after, and completed in 1885. A plaque above the entrance indicated that the lighthouse was paid for by the Dutch government of King William III. Behind the lighthouse there is a monument indicating the 'kilometre zero' point of the Great Post Road.
Pantai Marina
Pantai Sambolo
Pantai Pasir Putih Sirih
Rumah makan 88 Sea Food
Cheap local eatery with fresh fish and seafood, as well as Indonesian classics as nasi goreng.
Budget hotel with outdoor swimming pool, fishing pond, children playground, and karaoke facilities.
Modern chain hotel with outdoor swimming pool.
Massive, visually intrusive hotel with 580 rooms and suites all with air-conditioning, shower with bathtub, mini-bar, cable TV, and Internet access. Amenities include a grand ballroom and 7 other function rooms, lagoon-style pool with Jacuzzi, children’s pool with slide, and fitness room/gym.
A 2-bedroom private villa located at Anyer beach overlooking Krakatoa & Anak krakatoa mountain and Sumatera Island. Perfect get away place for honeymooners or families who need privacy on their holiday. 2 air conditioned rooms, kitchen with utensils, cable TV, infinity deck, large & spacious lawn, and private beach. Visit the website for complete photos and descriptions.
A traditional market.
By bus
To get to Anyer by public transport, you can take a silver-coloured angkot (minivan) from the centre of Cilegon, or a so-called elf (public transport minibus), that departs from behind the Grand…
The silver-coloured angkot (public minivan) provides connection along the coast road, also further south towards Carita Beach. Other options are to rent a car or motorbike, or to hire an ojek (motorcycle taxi).
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