Most Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia that Must Be Visited

Vacationing to the beach is the right choice to spend cheerful time with your beloved friends or family. No need to take a long vacation, Indonesia has many exotic beaches which are a pity to miss.

1. Pink Beach, Komodo Island

Most tourists crave a view of the beach with a stretch of white sand combined with clear blue water. Don’t you want something different? If so, coming to Pink Beach on Komodo Island is the right choice.

Pink Beach is called because this beach has pink beach sand. This pink color is said to originate from coral debris and other biota which are carried by the current to the land and mixed with the sand of the beach. You can adventure on this beach while snorkeling or diving. For an unexpected experience, you can try to explore the mainland to meet the famous inhabitants of this island, especially if it’s not a Komodo dragon.

2. Tomini Bay, Sulawesi

Tomini Bay is located in North Sulawesi. Because of its location not far from the equator or equator, this beach is the right place to enjoy relaxing time by sunbathing.

In the morning, you can enjoy the sunrise then greet the fishermen returning from sailing. You can also do diving to see the diversity of natural marine life.

3. Nihiwatu Beach, Sumba

Nihiwatu Beach ranked 17th on CNN World’s 100 Best Beaches in the World list. This beach has white sand, super clear sea water and the most interesting thing for tourists who come is the super beautiful sunset view.

Here is the impressive Nihiwatu Resort. Some activities that you can do here include diving, surfing, enjoying sunset or joining with local residents to catch octopus and crabs.

4. Pandawa Beach, Bali

Pandawa Beach is one of the secluded beaches and has the nickname The Secret Beach. Located in Kutuh Village, south of Bali. This beach is hidden behind high cliffs and bushes. Called Secret Beach because the road to the beach is relatively difficult to access. has snow as white as snow and clear sea water. Here, you will be spoiled by water sports such as canoes and paragliding. You can also swim in clear sea water. If you come here in March, you can enjoy a cultural parade held by Hindus – Buddhists.

5. Derawan Beach, East Kalimantan

Derawan Island ranked 63rd on CNN World’s 100 Best Beaches in the World list.

On Derawan Island, you can swim with a group of turtles in the clear and refreshing waters. Besides turtles, mantas or stingrays are also often found here.

6. Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, Lombok

The islands in Lombok or better known as “Gili” have the characteristics of white sand beaches, beautiful tropical coral reefs and clear blue sea water.

Gili Trawangan offers spectacular diving spots. The island is visited by many tourists because of its beautiful diving and snorkeling spots. One of the most famous snorkeling spots is Turtle Point on Gili Meno which is the best spot to see turtles.

7. Pantai Ora, Central Maluku

It can be said that Ora Beach is a hidden paradise in Central Maluku. The beauty of Ora Beach is similar to Boracay Beach in the Philippines or Bora-Bora Beach in the Pacific Ocean. On this beach there is Ora Beach Resort which provides 6 cottages.

The charm of this beach is super clear sea water, where you can enjoy the beauty of the coral and the underwater world of the boat. At night, you can enjoy the beautiful flickering stars on the dock or while sitting on the cottage veranda.

8. Pantai Sawarna, Banten

Sawarna Beach presents a beautiful view of a row of clear Indian Ocean coconut palms and sea water. Sawarna Beach is located in the Sawarna Tourism Village, Banten.

This beach has white sand that contrasts with the sky and blue sea. The waves on this beach are very suitable for surfing.

9. Belitung Island, Bangka Belitung Islands

Although the island is famous for white pepper and mining of types C minerals such as white lead, quartz sand, white clay (kaolin), and granite stones, but this island has a beautiful beach that is super beautiful. The beach on Belitung Island is characterized by a large granite with soft sand as white as snow, and super clear blue sea water.

10. Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi

Tanjung Bira is a natural beach located in South Sulawesi. This beach is famous as a white sandy beach. You can reach this beach by traveling from Makassar for approximately 5 hours through Tanahberu and the Phinisi pier