Joanna James
While there is a lot to see and do in Indonesia, most people flock to Indonesia because of its gorgeous beaches. These 15 beaches are why Indonesian beaches are known as the best in the world.
Located on the island of Gili Meno is the beautiful West Nusa Tenggara beach that is well known for the hospitality and generosity of the locals. The area is a great place for snorkelling and enjoying a private getaway because it attracts fewer people.
Shallow waters filled with reef sharks, schools of barracuda and sea turtles along with sandy white beaches that line the shores of the secluded Kanawa beach in Flores are some of the reasons that make it a great beach to visit while you're in Indonesia.
Situated in East Kalimantan, Derawan beach is a beach that has an amazing coastal ecosystem consisting of seagrass beds, coral reefs and mangrove forests that attract divers from all over the world.
Nusa Penida is one of the best beaches in Indonesia and is a great place to spotting manta rays and even whale sharks if you're in luck. Located on the Bali Island, this beach can be reached via public boats and is also home to many seaweed farms.
While not one of most beautiful beaches in Indonesia Canggu beach is known for being a great place for surfing and its black sand. Canggu beach has a variety of restaurants along its coast and a vibrant nightlife, making it a beach definitely worth checking out.
Silky white sand, turquoise water that glints when the sun hits it and shark farms are what makes Karimunjawa beach located in the Java island one of the finest beaches that Indonesia has to offer.
Situated in East Nusa Tenggara, the pink beach gets its name because of its pink sand, one of the seven beaches in the world to have pink sand. In addition to the pink sand, this beach has a stunning display of corals, making it a good place for snorkelling.
Located on the Bali islands, Pandawa beach is a great place if you want to sunbathe in peace without having to deal with hordes of people. It's a secluded beach that is ideal for anyone who wants to try paragliding, canoeing or kayaking.
Made up of more than 1,500 smaller islands the Raja Ampat Islands is a great place for snorkelling because of its rare species of corals and fish. Raja Ampat has a vast space of unchartered territory that is home to several undiscovered beaches if you're daring enough to go exploring.
Located close to Alila Jakarta and the bustling hotel central Jakarta, Anchol is a beach that is covered with shopping malls, restaurants and amusement parks. It's a great place to buy local handicrafts, enjoy a meal or watch the sunset.
Kuta beach is one of Indonesia's most popular beaches that is located close to its leading International airport. It's a great place for engaging in beach sports and romantic beach walks.
The Banyak islands is a great surfing spot in Indonesia that is made up 98 islets and islands located within a radius of 25 kilometres. The jungles in Banyak islands are great for exploring and try spearfishing.
With fancy granite rock structures, low hanging coconut trees and powdery white sanded beaches, the Belitung Islands located in East Sumatra is another stunning place to visit in Indonesia. The Belitung Islands is a great place to spend a fun-filled day at the beach and offers one of the best sunsets that you'll ever see.
Another great beach to visit while in Bali that has a stunning view of the Indian ocean and is also blessed with a pictorial landscape.
Located on the Nusa Penida Island, Kelingking Beach is one of Indonesia's most photogenic beaches. The beach is horseshoe-shaped and has several white cliffs that provide a magnificent view of the entire beach.
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