Article
Perkembangan Obyek Wisata Pantai Kastela (Analisis dengan Pendekatan Diakronik)
ETNOREFLIKA : Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026), hlm. 302–316
Abstrak
The development of a tourist attraction is very important for the advancement of the tourism sector. Kastela Beach is one of the beach tourism destinations in Indonesia that has great potential to be developed; however, tourism development in this area is still not optimal. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of Kastela Beach as a tourist attraction using a diachronic approach. The research method is qualitative descriptive, using observation and in-depth interviews for data collection. Informants in this study were selected through purposive sampling, and the data obtained will be analyzed. Diachronic analysis shows that Kastela Beach has undergone significant functional changes: from a strategic area of the Ternate Kingdom, to a colonial defense base, then shifting to a local recreational space, and ultimately developing into a tourist destination that combines natural and historical potential. These changes are driven by natural potential, historical value and community participation, but also faces obstacles in the form of environmental issues, limited facilities, and lack of integrated management.