Lobster at Timang Beach

With its long, rocky coastline, the southern coast of Gunungkidul is an ideal spot for lobster fishing. Due to the increasing number of lobsters in the area, many locals hunt for them. For example, Timang Beach features a large rock that resembles a small island, home to the lobsters. Lobsters at Timang Beach have a distinctive flavor and are typically small.

Locals typically catch lobsters in the morning and afternoon. They must first ride a gondola or bridge to reach the lobster catching location. This gondola must be pulled manually by locals and requires many people to pull it. The adrenaline rush increases when riding the gondola. The high waves of the South Sea and the splash of seawater add to the excitement of riding the gondola at Timang Beach.

Timang Beach gradually became known and visited by both, local and international tourists. They were curious about the sensation of riding the gondola. So the gondola owner took the initiative to rent out gondolas to anyone who wanted to cross to Timang Beach. The locals benefited greatly from the gondola. They can work and have new businesses besides looking for lobsters.

Some rent jeeps for tourist transportation and sell food and drinks or young coconuts. Gondola owners also open lobster restaurants on Timang Beach. I, as a private transportation or private car rental provider, also profit from the lobster business on Timang Beach. Because so many tourists want to be taken there. The best time to come here is in the morning or afternoon. Besides avoiding the sun, we can also watch the sunset from Timang Beach. Hopefully, this business will continue to survive. Good luck trying lobster on Timang Beach.