The Charm of Sopapei Beach – This beach is located next to the popular Natsepa Beach. The two are only separated by coral cliffs, but are still in the same area. The natural conditions are not much different from Natsepa, only Sopapei is cleaner and the sand is whiter.
Ambon Island is famous for its very beautiful beach tourism. Almost on every coast of this island you will find beaches with different characteristics from one another. There are beaches that have sloping contours with a wide expanse of sand, there are also beaches with hard coral rocks, and there are even coastal areas that have high cliffs. Almost all of them have their own beauty that will make you amazed. One that has quite a character is Sopapei Beach.
This beach is located next to the popular Natsepa Beach . The two are only separated by coral cliffs, but are still in the same area. The natural conditions are not much different from Natsepa, only Sopapei is cleaner and the sand is whiter. The distance of this beach from Ambon city center is only around 15 km with a travel time of approximately 30 minutes by motor vehicle.
Sopapei Beach is a beach that has just been officially opened by local residents as a tourist attraction. The supporting facilities and infrastructure for this beach are also not as complete as Natsepa or Liang Beach . However, the stretch of white sand, clear sea water and a very comfortable atmosphere will always welcome you when you enter the Sopapei Beach area. If you want to enjoy the beach and ocean in a calm and comfortable situation, this beach is the right choice. One of the most striking characteristics of Sopapei Beach is its calm aura which is so charming that it can make anyone reluctant to leave this beach quickly.
Usually, Ambon residents use Sopapei Beach as an alternative beach tourism destination. They are generally starting to get bored with popular beaches such as Natsepa or Liang, and are looking for places that are new and not too busy. Even though it is new, there are already many activities that can be done on this beach. Starting from just relaxing and enjoying the calm atmosphere of Sopapei, playing in the sand on the beach, snorkeling, even diving and spear fishing (fish hunting while diving) often become favorite activities for tourists. Communities around the beach already understand the economic benefits they will get from tourists, that’s why food stalls, tire rentals and other beach recreation equipment are also available.
Sopapei Beach is one of the freshest beach tourism destinations on Ambon Island. The location is easy to reach, the nature is beautiful and still kept clean, as well as the role of residents who independently prepare various facilities there are the main factors in the development of this beach. One day, it is not impossible that Sopapei Beach will become as popular as Natsepa or Liang Beach. The community has realized this, now it is the government’s turn to further develop the tourism potential of Sopapei Beach.
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