Monday, July 6, 2015

Luari Beach - Attraction in Tobelo - North Halmahera

Luari Beach - Attraction in Tobelo - North Halmahera

Luari beach is located on the border between Tobelo Sub-district and Galela Sub-district, North Halmahera, North Maluku province. Luari has a white sand beach and fascinating natural scenery, where the location is directly face to Pacific Ocean. The water is clear and calm which is ideal for swimming and boating.

For snorkeling lovers, at the northern end of this beach, you will find sponges which are still maintained. To reach it, you can go by boat and ask the local residents for help.

Luari beach is the only beach on North Halmahera coast which you can see both sunrise and sunset wonderfully. Unlike the sunrise, the sunset here can only be watched from a cape on the north coast. The golden moment when the sun is going down on the back of Mount Tarakani is a spectacular sight.

Luari Beach - Attraction in Tobelo - North Halmahera

If you feel tired, you can find some food specialties here that are sold around the coast, such as fried mulu bebe bananas, grilled fish, corn on the cob, iced coconut, and rujak (typical salad). 

Location
Luari beach is located in Luari Village, within approximately 6 km to the north of Tobelo. You can use public transportation, like mikrolet (microbus) Destionation: Galela from the junction on Jl. Prosperity-Karianga then get off at the road junction towards Luari beach. From there the distance to the beach is 500 m.

The Origin of Name "Luari"
It is said that the name "Luari" comes from the history of this beach. In the past, there is a dispute between the residents of two areas around this beach, which needs a solution. On the initiative of the local community leaders, then they gather at this beach to discuss the solution of the conflict. Thus, they solve the problems in this beach, as a place which is considered neutral. So, the locals agree to call this beach as a "Luari" beach, which means looking from the outside.

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