Red Island is a beach and attractions in the District of Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. This beach is known as a small green hill red earthy located near the shoreline. This hill can be visited by foot during low tide. There is also a temple where Hindus residents there performing the ceremony Mekiyis. The tourist area is managed by Perum Perhutani Unit II of East Java, KPH South Banyuwangi.
On May 24 to May 26, 2013 surfing contest held in Red Island , which Banyuwangi International Surf Competition 2013, which was followed by the 15 states . The surfing competitions consisted of three categories, namely international , national category , and local categories .
Indonesian Surfing Association ( INSA ) assess international surfing competitions held by the Government of the District of Banyuwangi , East Java , in the Red Island Beach , will further popularize the attraction to people of the world .
International surfing competition at Red Island Beach opened Affairs Roy , attended by 25 participants from 20 countries and more than 100 local surfers from various regions in Indonesia .
Banyuwangi Regent , Anwar Abdullah Anas , said the international surfing competition is one of the major agenda designed to combine sports activities region by tourism. Selection of Red Island Beach as a new destination for the tourist destination in Banyuwangi , due to the potential waves and pristine natural support and very nice . During this time , the international professional surfers have known through the beauty of the waves in Banyuwangi Plengkung Beach or better known as " G - Land " .