Pink Beach or Pantai Merah, is one of seven pink Beaches on the planet. It is just one of the many amazing features of Komodo Island that make it truly a New seven Wonders of Nature. Pink Beach Komodo Island is included in the Komodo National Park area in East Nusa Tenggara. This exceptional beach gets its striking color from microscopic animals called Foraminifera, which produces a red pigment on the coral reefs. For this reason, it is called Red Beach in the local tongue.
When the tiny fragments of red coral combine with the white sands, this produces the soft pink color that is visible along the shoreline. However, some people think this pink color comes from broken coral. Aside from Pink Beach itself, a few small segments along Komodo’s eastern bay also have a pinkish tint.
While, Komodo Island is one of three larger and many islets that make up the Komodo National Park. It is particularly well-known as the natural habitat of the Komodo Dragons. Komodo Dragon is the largest living lizard and takes its name after the island.
What to Do at Pink Beach Komodo Island
Take a moment to appreciate panoramic views of turquoise seas, green rolling hills, blue skies, and fascinatingly pink sands. Aside from the obvious relaxation amidst this picture-perfect scenery, Komodo is not short of interesting activities to partake in. Once you have finished taking in the magnificent surroundings, take a dip in the waters and uncover the marine beauty that Pink Beach has to offer.
The corals of the Pink Beach’s underwater gardens are in excellent condition. With hundreds of species of both soft and hard corals, and thousands of species of fish. Pink Beach is a terrific choice for snorkelers and beginner divers as even the shallow waters are home to an abundance of species to keep you more than entertain.
Of course, there is much more to see the deeper you venture. Relax on the fairytale-like pink sands and work on your tan. Or join in with the various other available water sports such as kayaking or just having a leisurely swim. If photography is your passion, this is definitely a place to try your hand at capturing the stunning natural beauty of the island. And make sure you stick around till sunset, as the view is amazing.
A few points to keep in mind is that this is an uninhabited island, and it also is the natural habitat of the Komodo Dragon. If you see the creatures roaming the coast or in the water, be sure to keep a distance. Komodo Dragons are excellent swimmers and are even capable of swimming inter-island. Komodo Dragons are wild animals that could be potentially dangerous to people, so it is not recommended to visit this beach without the help of an experienced guide or ranger.
How to get to Pink Beach Komodo Island
The best route to the Komodo National Park is most definitely through Bali. As one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, Bali is an extremely well connected airport with international flights. Domestic flights are available from all major cities of Indonesia.
From Bali, local airlines have daily flights to Labuan Bajo by small jet or turboprop planes carrying 50 passengers. Labuan Bajo is the gateway to the Komodo islands. Once in Labuan Bajo, you can proceed to Komodo with speedboat or local wooden Boat. The port in Labuan Bajo is about a 10-minute drive from the Labuan Bajo airport. You can choose to dock straight on the fabled Pink Beach, or if you prefer a trek through the coral cliffs and mangroves, you could dock on a different side of the island. And embark on the 4-hour trek by foot to the beach. Mostly, we include Pink Beach in the package tour to Komodo island.