Some of the beaches In Indonesia are fantastic, but they tend to be underestimated because the really good ones hide in isolated places with no easy access. On the plus side, this means that you are more likely to have them for yourself!
In Bali, for example, the most spectacular beaches are found in the neighboring Nusa Islands, not on the mainland. The same goes for other places like Java, Sulawesi and Sumatra — if you really want to see the best beaches In Indonesia, you usually have to get off the overcome track and do island hopping.
During some explorations, you will find the most beautiful white sand beaches, dazzling pink beaches and black volcanic beaches, as well as world-class surf spots and sometimes very photogenic cliffs, rocks and wrecks.
Beaches of Sulawesi
1. Pasir Panjang Beach
Labengki is a beautiful secluded island off the east coast of Sulawesi and has some of the best beaches In Indonesia.
The long sandy beach (Pantai Pasir Panjang) is the longest beach in Labengki, hence its name. It is a perfect white sandy beach with a palm forest and calm blue waters. This may be the best beach In Indonesia!
To top it off, there is a beach hut on the Island of Labengki, located a few steps from this beach.
2. Pasir Merah Beach
The Indonesian name for this beach is Pantai Pasir Merah, which means red sand beach — a name that comes from the reddish orange color of the sand.
The huge cliffs and curved palm trees of this beach are a perfect picture. This was without a doubt my favorite beach in Labengki and must be one of the most beautiful beaches In Indonesia!
There is no accommodation on this beach and it is still wild. However, you can visit it on a day trip by boat from the Island of Labengki.
3. Mahoro beach
Mahoro is a remote island near Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
To get there, you must first go to the Island of Siau or take the 4-hour fast ferry from the town of Manado, then take a small speedboat from Siau for an island hopping tour through Mahoro and the neighboring islands.
The travel time is worth it, because you will be rewarded with one of the best white sand beaches In Indonesia! It is a private beach overlooking the active Karangetang volcano in the distance.
4. Beach Almond
Mandel Beach is a white sandy beach more than a kilometer long and one of the most beautiful beaches on the Banggai Islands in central Sulawesi.
This beach is located on the Island of Peleng in Banggai. To get there, you will need to fly to Luwuk in the center of Sulawesi, take the public ferry to Salakan, then rent a motorcycle or hire a driver to take you to the beach.
