KESESUAIAN WISATA PANTAI UNTUK REKREASI DI PANTAI LAKBAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA TENGGARA

Abstract

The beach is an area that lies between the ocean and the terrestrial, which is strongly influenced by the tides. The beauty of the beach and the unique biota that live on the beach have long been a tourist attraction. Beaches are generally known as attractive tourist destinations, especially for mass tourism and recreation. However, the use of the beach for tourism purposes must pay attention to the sustainability of resource use, ecosystem balance, and environmental sustainability. Tourism activities carried out in nature, including in coastal areas, must be carried out with due regard to environmental conditions so that resources remain sustainable and balanced, and support the sustainable use of these resources for tourism purposes. Therefore, if a coastal area is to be developed as a destination or tourist spot, it is necessary to assess the suitability of coastal resources whether or not they are suitable for use as environmental services in the tourism sector, or whether certain strategies are required so that coastal resources remain sustainable. The purpose of this study is to assess the suitability of beach tourism for recreation at Lakban Beach, Southeast Minahasa Regency based on the calculation of the Tourism Suitability Index. Data was collected through direct measurements and observations in the field of ten parameters, which include beach type, beach width, depth, beach slope, fresh water availability, water base material, current, brightness, land cover, and dangerous biota. Data is analysed using the Tourism Suitability Index. The results showed that the Suitability of Beach Tourism for Recreation at Lakban Beach is in the Very Suitable category. However, it should be noted that there is some dangerous biota that live in the coastal waters.

Keywords : Lakban Beach, Eco marine tourism, sutainaibility