Discover Pink Beach Komodo, a lesser-known spot in Indonesia

The striking pink hue of the sand is caused by the mixture of white sand with red coral fragments. The beach is surrounded by clear warm waters, teeming with life, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving. The coral reefs around the beach are some of the healthiest in Indonesia, contributing to the high biodiversity of the area. Pink Beach is not just beautiful to look at; it’s a place where nature thrives and you can experience that harmony up close.

Visiting Pink Beach is a unique experience, as it is located in a remote area within the Komodo National Park. To get to Pink Beach, you need to take a boat from Labuan Bajo, a small town on Flores Island which has an airport. The journey from Labuan Bajo to Pink Beach typically takes about 3 hours by slow boat and less than 1.5 hours by speedboat. The beach is only accessible by sea and the boat ride is an experience in itself, you can see other nearby islands and marine life along the way.

Komodo National Park is a biodiversity hotspot, home to some of the rarest and most unique species in the world. Around Pink Beach, you can often spot deer which roam freely near the beach, adding another layer of magic to the experience. Underwater the coral reefs around the beach are some of the healthiest in the region, home to various species of sea turtles, sharks, and hundreds of types of tropical fish.