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West Sumatra's coast, and what it is really for

Padang's own beaches are city beaches, good for a sunset and a plate of grilled fish. The reason surfers fly here is the Mentawai Islands, twelve hours offshore.

Here is the list of 2 Beaches in Padang

1. Padang Padang Beach, Bali

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One of the many surfing spots Bali has to offer, Padang Padang beach on the Bukit peninsula features a long stretch of white sand ideal for building sand castles and sunbathing, while the blue waters draw pro surfers. Lined with cafes and shops, the beach gained fame for being the backdrop to Julia Robert's Eat, Pray, Love

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A favourite tourist site, Air Manis beach offers an ecstatic view of Mount Padang. The beach has a historical significance attached to it; there is a replica of a boat and a man, who is considered to be Malin Kundang. Legend has it that the man was turned to stone by his mother after he failed to acknowledge his mother once he became rich. The beach is serene and a good place to relax.

West Sumatra is a long way off the standard Indonesia route, which is the point. Islands of Indonesia puts it in context, and cities in Indonesia covers the wider country.

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FAQs on Beaches in Padang

Are Padang's beaches good for swimming?

Not especially. Padang Beach and Air Manis are city beaches on the Indian Ocean with strong currents and a working port nearby. They are places to watch the sunset and eat rather than to swim.

Why do people go to Padang?

Three reasons: Padang food, which is among the best regional cuisine in Indonesia, the Mentawai Islands offshore for world-class surf, and the highland lakes and valleys around Bukittinggi inland.

How do I get to the Mentawai Islands?

A ferry from Padang taking roughly ten to twelve hours overnight, or a fast boat of about four hours when running. Most surfers book a charter or a surf camp package that includes the crossing.

When is the surf season?

Roughly April to October for the Mentawais, with the biggest swell between June and September. That is also when boat crossings are most reliable.

Is Padang worth a stop if I do not surf?

Yes, for a night or two. The food alone justifies it, and Bukittinggi, Lake Maninjau and the Harau Valley are two to three hours inland through some of the best scenery in Sumatra.