Nongsa BeacH

Nongsa Beach-Batam
Nongsa Beach lies on the Northeast Side of Batam Island. It has become the island's most popular tourist area. Beautiful resorts, golf courses and a marina extend along the beaches of Nongsa. The natural beauty of lush jungle, seafront scenery and charming culture provides and idyllic respite from urban life. Visitor from Singapore find great convenience travelling to Batam. In Nongsa, on the northeastern corner, are safe sand beaches with new luxury hotels; a very good place for a swim.Getting ThereThe frequent ferry crossing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore take 25 minutes to reach Nongsapura, Nongsa Beach's own ferry terminal. International and acclaimed golf resorts such as Palm Springs, Tamarin Santana and Tering Bay are within 10 minutes drive of the ferry terminal. Where to StayMany types of accommodation you can choose for a place to stay. As are the four-star resorts Turi Beach Resort, Nongsa Point Marina, Batam View, Purajaya, and others.Moving AroundMost of the places you are likely to want to visit in and around Nongsa can be reached by walking or you can use taxis and ojeksOther Things to See or DoThe Nongsa area is still populated by many quaint Indonesian villages. One can see the culture and way of life through organized walks and bicycle rides through these areas.Dining GuideTheres also the seafood restaurants in kelong style, built on pawls above the water, are very popular that serve local foods and fresh seafood to choose from. Live lobsters, clams and shellfishes are cooked in a variety of styles to satisfy anyones taste buds. All you have to do is take a walk through the 'live' fish tanks then pick and choose what you would like to have served up on your table. Theres some local shellfishes that are a 'MUST TRY'.Souvenir Tips
There are a lot of souvenir shops along the road of Nongsas.
Duty free items are plentiful; you can purchase from the well stocked stores at the ferry terminal or save a dollar more and shop In Nagoya.Travel Tips
The best time of the day to visit is in the late afternoon and evening.
Nongsa and especially the Island Barat Turi Beach Resort is the best place to watch the sun go down over the horizon of the Singapore skyline.
Toilet facilities can be palatial in the major hotels, but primitive to say the least at some of the Pujasera. We let you know whether to take an emergency toilet roll or pocket pack of tissues with you just in case!
If you do decide to use an Ojek the old rule applies " negotiate the price before you engage the driver and avoid arguments and bad feeling later.
If you decided to walking around Nongsa, be aware that the street layout can be quite confusing and its a good idea to know how to ask for and understand directions in Indonesian.
Most food courts, pujaseras and many restaurants have hand wash basins away from the toilets with liquid soap supplied. Look for them and use them