Tanjung Bira

Tanjung Bira lies at the south-eastern tip of South Sulawesi. Tanjung Bira and surroundings are famous for their white beaches with powder-like sand and shipbuilding. Tourism is slowly developing in this area, resulting in better access to the villages and some reasonable quality places to stay.Bira Beach is suitable for relaxing on the beach, swimming, snorkeling, diving and walks in the area. A really nice Indonesian beach which is not either overrun by tourists or spoilt by rubbish.

Bara Beach is a true discovery with its wonderfully powdery sand and crystal clear turquoise sea which abruptly turns to dark blue when the water gets deep. Being so secluded it’s very quiet and peaceful too.

The rainfall pattern in Bira (and as well Bulukumba and Sinjai) is different from Makassar and many other areas in Sulawesi, Bali and Java. While Makassar has heavy rains in the period December – February, Bira and surroundings are dry, though an occasional shower from the west will be possible. In Bira most rain falls during the months April, May and June.

The most visited part of the peninsula is Kapongkolang.

Bira’s harbour is at the south-east side of the peninsula. This is the place from where the ferries to Selayar and Labuan Bajo (Flores) leave. During the west monsoon many classical style boats that usually are operated for dive cruises moor here for shelter and repairs.

Snorkeling is at Liukang Island or Kambing Island. The underwater life is so amazing. So many variety of fishes and coral under the sea. Best weather to visit Tanjung Bira is end of March – September every year. Liukang is a small picture perfect island for the coast of Bira. A white beach, coconut trees, a pier, several small guesthouses and warungs ánd some very nice snorkelling spots.

So If you want a relaxed day with seeing fish under water and eating fish on the beach go to Liukang.