Pelabuhan Ratu is a town in the Bogor Raya region, at the south coast of Western Java, Indonesia. It is known for its fishing port, beaches, and surfing spot.
Pelabuhan Ratu is the capital of the regency of Sukabumi. The city of Sukabumi itself is an independent city (kota) about 50 km to the east in the mountains.
Some people believe that the legendary female spirit Nyai Roro Kidul, the 'Queen of the Indian Ocean', has a special place in Pelabuhan Ratu. Nyai Roro Kidul is part of the Sundanese mythology. Pelabuhan Ratu celebrates an annual holiday in her honor on April 6. The Samudra Beach Hotel keeps room 308 furnished with green colours, specially reserved for Nyai Loro Kidul. The name of the town, Pelabuhan Ratu, means 'Port of the Queen'.
The main sights in Pelabuhan Ratu are the beaches and the fishing port, wharf, and fish market.
- Pelabuhan Ratu port.
Pelabuhan Ratu port.
- Fishing Marlin Fish (jangilus fish in local name), you can rent a fishing boat at the harbour. Many nearby activities can be found in the village of Cimaja (about 8 km to the west) and the surrounding area, including Karang Hawu Beach (also known as Sunset Beach), and volcanic hot springs.
Fishing Marlin Fish (jangilus fish in local name), you can rent a fishing boat at the harbour.
- Pelabuhan Ratu fish market.
Pelabuhan Ratu fish market.
- RM Ratu Minang, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, +62 266 434 260. Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00. Padang style restaurant.
RM Ratu Minang, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, +62 266 434 260. Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00. Padang style restaurant.
- Cimaja and Sawarna — more beaches along the south coast, to the west from Pelabuhan Ratu.