Best Beaches of Indonesia

Indonesia is an exotic country that is located along the equator and is washed by the Indian Ocean. The state includes 17 804 islands. Each of them has a beautiful coastline and attracts tourists with picturesque beaches.

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Before you go to rest in Indonesia, most tourists are wondering where the best beaches of the country are. It should be understood that each island is unique, so choose the coast depending on your personal preferences.

There are beaches for swimming and sunbathing, for surfing and diving . The coast can also have a different color of sand and water. In Indonesia, there are a large number of volcanoes , so many islands have a black beach.

Beaches in the capital of Indonesia Jakarta

This city attracts travelers with its versatile color, museums, temples and historical monuments. Beaches in Jakarta are not quiet and secluded. It is always crowded and noisy, because here not only tourists come to rest, but also local youth.

The best beach in Jakarta is Carita. It is quite wide and covered with snow-white sand. The entrance to the sea is gentle, so this is an ideal place for families with young children. Here you can go diving or snorkelling. On the coast there are special training schools where they rent scuba gear, masks, fins, etc.

Beaches of the island of Java

The capital of Indonesia is in Java , so if you did not find a beach in Jakarta, then you can go along the coast. It is worth paying attention to such places as:

1. Panhaitan is famous for legendary surf spots, for example, Illusion, Napalms and One Palm Point. Here are the most dangerous waves in the country. The beach belongs to the National Park Ujung-Kulon . In order to get here, you will need to pay tax and get special permission from the governor of the island.
2. Karas is a beach with black sand and good waves for surfing. They are suitable for training beginners. You can skate here all year round. The beach is in a small settlement with budget accommodation and several cafes.
3. Pangandaran - you can get to this beach only through the bamboo bridge. The coast has white sand and clear water, though, with strong currents and high waves.
4. Asnier is a seaside resort and is famous for its picturesque coastline. Around there is always a large number of merchants and holidaymakers. Especially a lot of people come to the beach at sunset, when the sun seems to fall into the ocean. Here you get the most original photos from the beaches in Indonesia. The main attraction is the lighthouse, which was built by the Dutch.

Beaches in Bali

This island is considered to be the most popular and popular in the country. Beaches here are suitable for swimming with children, and for surfing. The main thing is to choose the right coast. For active recreation, the southern and eastern parts of Bali are suitable, and for the calm - the western and the northern. The best beaches on the island are:

1. Lovina is the general name of the entire northern coast. It is characterized by a calm sea, black sand and a wide beach strip.
2. Padang-Padang is one of the best beaches for swimming in Indonesia. There are rarely high waves here, but the water is clear and very clean.
3. Balangan is a white coast with turquoise water, high waves prevail. You can enter the sea only in special shoes.
4. Jimbaran is a popular resort surrounded by villas and luxury hotels .
5. Tulamben - it is chosen by divers because of the fact that near the coast the ship Liberty once sank. Today this vessel is the main attraction .

The most beautiful beaches in Indonesia

There are several archipelagos in the country. Some of them are surrounded by coral reefs, and on others there are jungles, where a variety of animals live. The best picturesque beaches for recreation in Indonesia are:

1. Kay - is located in the province of Maluku and its landscapes reminiscent of Eden. The seabed is flat here, the sand is soft and snow-white, and the water has azure color.
2. Raja-Ampat is characterized by lush greenery and tropical plants. The beach is surrounded by a variety of coral reefs, where you can meet more than 200 representatives of marine life and fauna.
3. Bintan is on the Riau Archipelago. The beach is covered with snow-white sand, washed by crystal clear water and surrounded by jungle.
4. Mapur - is located in the north-east of the island of the Bank. The coast stretches for several kilometers and is in a paradise bay, where waves do not fall. The ocean on the beach has an emerald color, and the picturesque landscape is complemented by huts where you can hide in the afternoon.
5. Pink Beach is the famous pink beach of Indonesia, which is located on the island of Komodo , Nusa Tenggara province. It is famous for its stone desert landscapes. Here, lizards live, which are the largest in Southeast Asia.
6. Nusa-Lembongan - is located near Bali, but differs from the famous resort by nature. Here the water has a bright emerald color.
7. Mentawai - are uninhabited islands on which you will feel like Robinson Crusoe. Beaches remind a paradise place from advertising Bounty.
8. Medan beach in Indonesia - a small coast with warm water and calm sea. There are umbrellas, deckchairs and water attractions.

Beaches for active recreation

Many tourists go to here to learn the basics of surfing or to catch a wave. Also, travelers are interested to see the sea abyss, look at a sunken ship, swim among fish shelters or with large predators. There are many centers in the country where all your desires will be realized. The best beaches for outdoor activities in Indonesia are:

1. Legian - suitable for beginners. The waves here, though small, but stable.
2. Soraka - is on the island of Nias . The right wave of the beach is considered the best on our planet.
3. Mentawai - here you can ride on the waves, as well as see real shamans who perform for their tribes ancient rituals. Here are the world famous spots. Their photos are printed in many magazines.
4. Nusa Penida - popular among divers who hunt for sunfish (Opa).
5. Karimundzhava is a snow-white beach with untouched nature, surrounded by coral reefs, where turtles, sharks and other inhabitants of the deep sea swim.
6. Island Veh - a popular place among divers, because here you can see the coral garden, whale sharks and manta rays.
7. The beach of Semarang in Indonesia - suitable for both surfing and diving. In the mornings strong winds are blowing here, causing waves, and by the evening the sea calms down, and then on the coast come wishing to plunge into the sea abyss with scuba.