Location: East Java Map
Area: 434.20 km²
Alas Purwo National Park is a biosphere reserve situated in East
Java island in Indonesia. Alas Purwo National Park covers an area of
434.20 km². The name of the park literally means "the forest from
which it all began." According to legend, it was here that the earth
first rose from the ocean.
Alas Purvo Park is one of Indonesia's largest nature reserves; its
area is 434.20 km². The park consists of mangroves, savannah,
monsoon forests and beaches. Plengkung Beach is famous for its
worldwide popularity with surfers. The beach is considered one of
the best places for surfing in Asia. With waves up to 5 meters, it
is considered a place suitable only for experienced surfers. The
place is included in the Quicksilver World Tour circuit. In the park
there is Mount Linggamanis, 322 meters high.
Wildlife is represented in various places in the park. The warm
tropical climate contributes to the growth of lush vegetation. Here
grow: Indian almonds, laurel of Alexandria, sterculia, Asian
barringtonia, manilkara and others.
The park is also a protected area for endangered animals such as
banteng, red wolf, maned thin-body, green peacock, banker jungle
chicken, olive turtle, bisse and green turtle.