Pantai Serit(Serit Beach): Blitar's Best-Kept Secret Beach

By Kristina Andita Pradani -

Are you travelling somewhere in East Java?

And... you're looking for a natural and quiet beach, with proper facilities for tourists, then you need to add this beach to your destination list!

Entry Fee: Rp. 25.000(locals) - Rp. 50.000(Foreigners) [$1.52 - $3]


Serit Beach - Blitar

While Blitar boasts its share of beautiful coastlines, there exists a lesser-known jewel, whispered among locals and adventurous travelers: Pantai Serit (Serit Beach). Forget the bustling shores and crowded sun loungers, this beach offers black sand, mesmerizing waves, alongside with a long coastline. Serit offers a refreshing contrast to more commercialized destinations, truly earning its reputation as Blitar's most captivating hidden gem.


How To Get Here

You can rent a bike or a car from Blitar, then drive here for around 1 hour from the downtown area, the road were quite good with a little bit of bumps in some points, watch out for some holes in some areas, and expect to drive in the rural mountainous road. The road might be a little bit difficult if you're not use to driving in a mountainous area, but the view alongside the road was somehow refreshing. 

Fortunately, you can just join a trip or a guided tour to this area, there is a tour packages that offer you to see the southern Blitar's beaches, or you can try to negotiate with your grab/gojek driver to give you tour to this beaches, they usually willing to do it with some reasonable prices; however, there's no public transport around this area.


What's to Expect


Imagine the whisper of the wind through coastal trees, the soft crunch of white sand beneath your feet, and the endless blue of the Ocean stretching before you, undisturbed. Serit beach is perfect for unwinding, sunbathing, reading, or simply enjoying the peace.. There are a few food stalls alongside the coastline, their main cuisines are seafood, chicken, and coconut with reasonable prices (the coconut was around Rp. 10.000, $0.70).

For those seeking an overnight adventure under the stars, there are some stalls that rent a tent and camping equipment; they even offer 24-hour food if you ask for it.


In summary, this "hidden gem" reveals itself as a haven of tranquility, delivering an unspoiled coastal experience that feels like your own private slice of East Java's breathtaking natural grandeur.

Location: Serang, Panggungrejo, Blitar Regency, East Java 66174, Indonesia

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