Indonesia is a beautiful country that is best known for its breathtaking scenery, smoking hot volcanoes, the dry savannahs of the eastern islands, and Indomie - her brand of noodles. Another remarkable thing about this country is its tropical rainforest, where you will find harbors giant komodo dragons, Javan rhinoceros, orangutans, and other wildlife. Located in Southeast Asia, between the Indian and Pacific oceans, the region is the world’s largest island country with a whopping 17,000 Islands – including Bali Island, which is the most renowned of them all. These Islets, in turn, play host to some of the most amazing beaches and relaxation spots on the globe. If you’re looking for the perfect coastline to unwind and have a relatively great time, then this republic is your best bet. Check out this list of the most beautiful beaches in Indonesia, for the best recreational getaway.
1. Tanjung Aan Beach
Home of the Princess Mandalika, Tanjung Aan Beach, sits in Lombok Island, facing the Indian Ocean with a coastline stretching over 2 kilometers (1.24 miles). The first point of contact is its sand, which unlike other beaches in the location, looks like pepper. The site is ideal for watersport activities such as snorkeling and swimming as a result of its medium height smooth flowing wave. Other highlights include the numerous hills that tower around the beach, which are easily accessible and give a better view of the surroundings. So if you’re a water lover or love amazing sights, this site is for you!
Tanjung Aan Beach
Address: Lombok 83355, Indonesia
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
2. Derawan Beach
Derawan Beach, located in the district of Berau, is a peaceful place possessing an ethereal ambiance. With its beautifully growing vegetation, pristine white sand and coconut trees dotting the scenery, this spot is assured to be a tension reliever. Be sure to take part in its banana boat riding with your family or company. However, you can always ride with fun-loving tourists like yourself. You can also dive into the blue sea and enjoy the breathtaking sights of different marine life.
Derawan Beach
Address: Jalan Pulau Derawan | Rt 002, East Kalimantan 77381, Indonesia
3. Canggu Beach
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Famous as one of Bali’s plenteous beaches to make the 39th position on CNN’s “World’s 100 Best Beaches” and playing host to the 2004 Indonesia Surfing Championship (ISC), this beach has entirely distinguished itself as a happening place for fun and excitement. It is located in the district of Badung and offers a constant stretch of black sand, and it’s world-renowned for its spectacular surf. Canggu sunsets are also an unforgettable experience and can be enjoyed while indulging in a special barbequed corn treat.
Canggu Beach
Address: Jl. Batu Bolong, Canggu, Indonesia
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4. Mawi Beach
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Mawi Beach of Lombok Island is one of a kind if you’re looking to get the ultimate holiday surfing experience. It possesses reefs, sharp rocks, and coral at the bottom of the sea and a wave quality that makes it famous for surfing. That aside, the spot has astounding scenery with its bay having white beach sand surrounded by hilly landscapes. You can relax, savor a delicious traditional meal and watch the surfers show off their incredible skills riding the huge waves.
Mawi Beach
Address: Lombok, Indonesia
Price: 1 USD
5. Kelingking Beach
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Another beach to be on the lookout for is the iconic Kelingking Beach located in the village of Bunga Mekar on the southwestern coast of Nusa Penida Island. Its more popular landmark is a plant-covered limestone headland with waves crashing against it with a unique shape that gives it the appearance of a T-Rex’s head. This holiday spot is quite secluded with a hidden beach and offers the peace and serenity you need.
Kelingking Beach
Address: Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Website: Kelingking Beach
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: 1 USD
6. Nyang Nyang Beach
Although this stunning beach is not yet as well-known as its many counterparts because some distance is required to get to it, its charms can’t be ignored. With its natural pools, soft white sand, and the famous Uluwatu shipwrecks, this Bali beach is perfect for a romantic getaway, swimming, admiring aqua life, or getting a suntan. Although the famous shipwrecks have made the beach a favorite destination for photographers and Instagrammers,
it still gives you a private and secluded place to relax in nature’s beauty.
Nyang Nyang Beach
Address: Pecatu, Indonesia
Price: 1 USD
7. Koka Beach
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With an astounding view, pure white sand and crystal clear water, Koka Beach, located in Flores, can only be described as a picture-perfect paradise. Notorious for its big southern coast waves, which are useful for snorkeling and are safe enough to swim in. It also features coral reefs and a variety of fish too. The natural atmosphere and beauty of Koka beach make it a foremost choice for a vacation. With a line of palm trees as its background, this location is a perfect deal.
Koka Beach
Address: Wolowiro, Paga, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Price: 1 USD
8. Kuta Beach
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Located on the island’s southwestern coast, Kuta Beach is one of the preferred places to enjoy Bali’s magnificent sunsets. Jalan Kartika Plaza and Jalan Pantai Kuta - two of Kuta’s main beach roads, also pride themselves as home to luxurious resorts, hotels, shops, restaurants and bars, and several leisure spots. Watching the sun go down, sunbathing, shopping, and surfing are just some of the numerous activities you can preoccupy yourself with at this spot. It is one of the most visited beaches in the country.
Kuta Beach
Address: Kuta 80361, Indonesia
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Pink Beach
Named for its pink pigmented sand, Pink Beach or Pantai Merah, as it is called in the local dialect, is one of the seven pink beaches in the world. Imagine a beach with a panoramic view of turquoise seas, clear blue skies, rolling hills, and not white or golden-hued but pink sand. An incredible act of nature, its alluring color, is from the red coral in the water, which combines with the white sand to give off its pinkish tint. Apart from the undeniable attraction of the shore, it has a wide variety of fishes and corals, making it a choice diving spot for you.
Pink Beach
Address: Komodo, Indonesia
10. Kanawa Beach
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One unique thing about Kanawa Beach is a singular small-sized resort built on sand, which provides you with the needed hospitality without disturbing the feeling of privacy. Located within the Komodo National Park, Kanawa Beach is one of the less-visited beaches in Indonesia, ensuring you have time to yourself to explore its white shores and clear azure water. Its colorful coral reefs make it a great place to go snorkeling too.
Kanawa Beach
Address: J, Labuan Bajo, Flores 86554, Indonesia
Have a unique beach experience
Indonesia is well known for its beautiful scenery and attractions and even more famous for its beaches. Some well known than the others. If your favorite pastime is spending time in clear waters, sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing, or just watching the sun go down, then any of these most beautiful beaches in Indonesia would be your preferred choice for a fantastic vacation.
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