Indramayu is a city and regency in the North Coast region of Western Java in Indonesia.
The city of Indramayu is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Java Sea, near the river mouth of the Cimanuk (or Ci Manuk, Sundanese for Bird's River). The city proper has a population of about 100,000. Its nickname is 'Mango City' (Kota Mangga) because there are many mango plantations in the area. The regency of Indramayu is much larger, and covers not only the peninsula but also the extensive farmlands and many towns villages to the south. The regency has a population of about 2 million.
- Karangsong beach, Jl. Pantai Song. The nearest beach to Indramayu city. Many fishermen bring their fish and shrimps to the shore here. There is also a mangrove forest, that can be reached easily from the beach by joining on the boat of a fisherman.
- Tirtamaya beach, Juntinyuat village (along the main road towards Cirebon. This beach, about 15 km from the city, is popular among locals.
- Biawak island. The very small Biawak island is about 40 km off the coast of Indramayu. In Indonesian, biawak means monitor lizard, as this animal can be found on the island. The island is a good destination for its beaches and snorkling. There is also a 65 metres high lighthouse built by the Dutch during the colonial time, in 1872.
Karangsong beach, Jl. Pantai Song. The nearest beach to Indramayu city. Many fishermen bring their fish and shrimps to the shore here. There is also a mangrove forest, that can be reached easily from the beach by joining on the boat of a fisherman.
Tirtamaya beach, Juntinyuat village (along the main road towards Cirebon. This beach, about 15 km from the city, is popular among locals.
Biawak island. The very small Biawak island is about 40 km off the coast of Indramayu. In Indonesian, biawak means monitor lizard, as this animal can be found on the island. The island is a good destination for its beaches and snorkling. There is also a 65 metres high lighthouse built by the Dutch during the colonial time, in 1872.
- El Shaddai Seafood Restaurant, Jalan Di Panjaitan No.11, +62 234 272 427. Daily 11:00-22:00. A variety of fish and seafood dishes, as well as Indonesian classics such as nasi goreng fried rice.
El Shaddai Seafood Restaurant, Jalan Di Panjaitan No.11, +62 234 272 427. Daily 11:00-22:00. A variety of fish and seafood dishes, as well as Indonesian classics such as nasi goreng fried rice.
- Cirebon — the largest city in the region, with a wide range of shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants.
- Majalengka — 70 km south of Indramayu, port of entrance to the mountains of West Java.