ATTRACTIONS LAKE SARANGAN

Sarangan

Sarangan located on the border between East Java, Central Java, exactly in the western part Magetan, East Java. Sarangan located on the slopes of Mount Lawu (3,265 m) which has a beautiful mountainous landscape. You can make Sarangan as one alternative to your vacation this time. There are many interesting natural attractions that can be enjoyed here. The lake and its surroundings offer a beautiful natural scenery and fascinating for you.

Sarangan which is also known as the sand of the lake is a natural lake located at the foot of Mount Lawu, in District Plaosan, Magetan, East Java. Located about 16 kilometers west of the city of Magetan. The lake covers approximately 30 acres and a depth of 28 meters. With temperatures between 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, Sarangan able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Sarangan a mainstay attractions Magetan. Around the lake there are two five-star hotels, 43 hotels jasmine class, and 18 cottage. In addition to the dozens of souvenir stalls, visitors can also enjoy the beauty of riding around the lake Sarangan, or driving a fast boat. Other tourist facilities are also available, such as a restaurant, a playground, tourist market, park, public telephone facilities, places of worship, and parks.

Sarangan scenery will feast for the eyes, because you can see the vast lake and green mountains around Sidoramping Lawu towering. Coupled with a calm lake water and becomes a mirror of the mountains and surrounding mountains. Staring at the mountain range and a mountain here also make a more calm and peaceful feeling coupled with the cool mountain air with temperatures around 18-23 degrees Celsius. Cool mountain air as you enjoy Sarangan lies at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level.

On the edge of the lake is available bikes and water that resembles a duck boat. It can be a tool for those who want to surround the lake through the water. Or you can go around by horse or wagon offered locals. Surely this can be fun for your baby. Or for those who want to exercise, you can surround this lake by walking or running. You will also find a pine forest on the slopes of the mountains surrounding Sarangan. The cool and lovely atmosphere will certainly make the sport more fun.

The existence of 19 home eating around the lake makes the visitors have many alternative options menu. This was also the vendors who offer a variety of souvenirs has made it easier for visitors to buy souvenirs. Typical dishes are sold around the lake is a rabbit satay.

Magetan also helped by the potential for small local industry capable of producing handicrafts for souvenirs, such as woven bamboo, leather craft, craft shoes, and typical food products such as chips and plates (crackers pulleys, namely rice crackers).

Sarangan also has a boat rental services and water tricycles. There were 51 motor boats and 13 tricycles water that can be used to explore the lake.

Sarangan has several important annual events calendar, which is anchoring the offerings on Friday Pon Ruwah month, in mid-year school holidays, Ledug Sura 1 Muharram, and fireworks on New Year's Eve.

These attractions can be reached from the city of Magetan, and located not far to the Grojogan Sewu, Tawangmangu (Karanganyar regency, Central Java).