Sumenep
is listed in the eastern end of Madura Island. It takes more than four
hours toget to Sumenep by bus or taxi from Surabaya's harbour of Tanjung
Perak.
Sumenep has some interesting sites to visit. Besides historical sites
like Kraton and Tiny Museum, Traditional Art and Cultural Attractions
as Mask Dance and Bull Race, it also
has beautiful beaches like Lombang beach and Slopeng beach to see.
THE
GREAT MOSQUE
Sumenep Great Mosque is exactly in front of Taman
Adipura (Adipura Park) and on the left of it is the building of regional
consultative body. The style of the building was influenced by Islamic,
China and Europe architecture. All these can be seen on its beautiful
and unique gate.
ADIPURA
PARK
Adipura Park is a park surrounded with some kinds
of plantations. It is a place for taking a rest in the evening for the
family.
MUSEUM
AND KERATO OF SUMENEP
The old building on the right side of the road is
a place for keeping a gold carriage, a gift from Queen of England to
Sumenep King. Beside that it is also used to keep other old things like
old chairs, old table and the like.
ASTA
TINGGI CEMETRY
Asta Tinggi has two main buildings. The first is
on the west side where one can find an old ‘pendopo’ and
three grave dooms. It is a simple ‘pendopo’ used to held
a meeting in the time ago, while the dooms is a placed for grave.
SLOPENG
BEACH
As the best beach in Madura, Slopeng is ideal for
sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing. A stage for traditional performance
is available.
LOMBANG
BEACH
Many pine trees surround Lombang beach. A unique
custom of the people from Legung village is “sleeping on the sand”
can be seen here.