Sumarmi, Ardiyanto Tanjung, Alfyananda Kurnia Putra, Siti Zubaidah, Rajendra P. Shrestha, Agung Suprianto
This study aimed to determine the effect of edutourism based on eco-spatial to support sustainability in coastal areas in South Malang, East Java, Indonesia. The qualitative research design is conducted at Kondang Merak Beach, Pesanggrahan Beach, Bajulmati Beach, CMC (Clungup Mangrove Conservation) Tiga Warna, Tamban Beach, and Perawan Beach, which located in South Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were taken using participant observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. Data analysis used qualitative analysis from Miles and Huberman, consisting of three stages, reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The result found that each beach has unique qualities depending on the surrounding environment and can be developed into an edutourism destination. Edutourism has benefited environmental sustainability, showed in the condition of natural resources in maintained tourist attractions (mangroves, coral reefs, pine shrimp, sea pandanus, turtles, and crabs), and maintained cleanliness at tourist areas. © 2023, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Malang, Department of Geography, East Java, Malang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Department of Biology, East Java, Malang, Indonesia; Asian Institute of Technology, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani, Thailand; Universitas Negeri Malang, Department of Social Science Education, East Java, Malang, Indonesia
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