Indonesia’s 10 most Beautiful Beaches Text by Mirandhika Mirza Photos by Jan Dekker, Ina Hapsari The world's largest archipelagic nation offers coastlines that feature pleasant and pristine beaches. In short, sand-filled domains for sun-seekers aiming for the highly-sought perfect Hollywood tan. We present you with what we deem as 10 of Indonesia's most beautiful beaches.  Bunaken Beach
Location : Manado, North Sulawesi
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and big waves
Access : A taxi from the Airport will take you directly to your lodgings in the Bunaken Beach area, around 40 km by road from downtown Manado
Accommodation : Five-star hotels with complete facilities to pamper you with unsurpassed comfort
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, diving (amazing underwater gardens) and beachcombing  Natsepa Beach
Location : Suli village, Ambon, Central Maluku
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and gentle waves and a very relaxed atmosphere make Natsepa Beach one of the favorite leisure destinations of the local people in Ambon
Access : 14 km by road from downtown Ambon
Accommodation : Five-start hotels with complete facilities to pamper you on your holiday
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, jet skiing, diving, fishing and beachcombing  Parai Tenggiri Beach
Location : Bangka island, Bangka Belitung province
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and gentle waves surrounded by steep cliffs with a stunning natural panorama
Access : Fly to Pangkalpinang Airport; continue 35 km by road
Accommodation : Four-star hotel (Parai Indah Hotel) with complete facilities for your comfort
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, parasailing, jet skiing, walking along the beach enjoying the natural beauty  Pelabuhan Ratu Beach
Location : Sukabumi, West Java
Conditions : Clean beach, blue seas and large waves, up to 3-5 meters in certain seasons
Access : Around 5 hours drive from Jakarta via Jagorawi toll road and then from Sukabumi, West Java
Accommodation : Five-star hotel (Padi-Padi Beach & Hot Spring) with complete facilities for your comfort
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, surfing and beachcombing  Kuta Beach
Location : Kuta, Denpasar, Bali
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas but big waves; great place to watch the sun set
Access : Fly to Ngurah Rai Airport; just 5 km by road
Accommodation : Four- and five-star hotels with complete facilities – whatever you need
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, parasailing, jet skiing, bungee jumping, banana boats, and beachcombing make it a favorite holiday destination  Sanur Beach
Location : Sanur, Denpasar, Bali
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and gentle waves; excellent place to watch the sun rise
Access : Fly to Ngurah Rai airport; 15 km by road from the airport, or 6 km from downtown Denpasar
Accommodation : Four- and five-star hotels with complete facilities – whatever you need
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, canoeing and beachcombing make Sanur a perfect place for an enjoyable holiday  Dreamland Beach
Location : Badung, Bali
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and big waves; surrounded by cliffs with lovely natural views and very calm atmosphere
Access : 20 minutes by road from Uluwatu or 45 minutes from the north end of Kuta
Accommodation : Five-star hotels with complete facilities for your holiday enjoyment
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, surfing and wandering along the beach  Senggigi Beach
Location : Lombok, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and big waves
Access : A taxi from the Airport will take you straight to your lodgings in the Senggigi Beach area
Accommodation : Five-star hotels with complete facilities (such as Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage) to pamper you on your holiday
Favorite activities : Enjoy the beauty of Senggigi Beach while sunbathing, surfing, canoeing, diving and or walking along the shore  Gapang Beach
Location : Weh island, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam
Conditions : Clean beach, white sand, blue seas and gentle waves
Access : From Banda Aceh, 45 minutes by ferry (fast ferry) or 2½ hours by regular ferry to Pantai Gapang
Accommodation : Several resorts and five-start hotels, including Lumba-Lumba Dive Resort, Ohana, Yulia Guesthouse and Casa Nemo, available to provide comfort on your holiday
Favorite activities : Sunbathing, diving and beachcombing Bintan beaches (Trikora and Sekera)
Location : Bintan island, Riau Islands
Conditions : Clean beach, gentle waves, and blue seas make the beaches of Pulau Bintan (Trikora and Sekera) a favorite tourism venue for the local community
Access : Fly to Kijang Airport, Tanjung Pinang; continue two hours by road to Trikora and Sekera beaches
Accommodation : Various resorts and four star (and higher) hotels, including Trikora Beach Cottage and Bukit Berbunga Cottage
Favorite activities : Sunbathing and beachcombing
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