Good to know
Good to Know
- Kelingking Beach's viewpoint areas offer quiet spaces away from crowds—walk beyond the main platform to find calmer zones with equally stunning views.
- Swimming at Kelingking Beach is now forbidden due to dangerous currents and strong shore-dumping waves; visit for iconic viewpoint and cave exploration only.
- Island is geographically spread out—choose between visiting west side (Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong, Crystal Bay) or east side (Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach) in one day rather than attempting both.
- Motorbike roads are unpaved and rugged in many areas—exercise caution or hire a private driver with car. Roads are easiest toward main attractions like Kelingking.
- Kelingking hike to beach base is steep and exhausting; allow 1-3 hours return depending on fitness. Not recommended for cardiac patients. Wear proper footwear, not sandals or flip-flops.
- All beach parking and entrance fees must be paid in cash (Indonesian Rupiah); card payment not available.
Beaches
Kelingking Beach
- Location
- West coast
- Swimming
- forbidden due to strong waves and dangerous currents
- Best Time
- sunrise or sunset for light and photography
- Character
- iconic viewpoint, quiet cliff-top viewing areas
- Facilities
- parking area, basic snack stalls, restrooms
- Key Features
- T-Rex shaped limestone cliff, dramatic ocean views, cave accessible at base, turquoise waters, concrete viewing platforms
- Physical Difficulty
- cliff-top viewing accessible; steep hike down to beach base requires 1-3 hours depending on fitness, not recommended for those with cardiac problems or poor fitness
Costs
- Parking Fee
- IDR 5,000
- Entrance Fee
- IDR 10,000
Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)
- Location
- West coast, near Angel's Billabong
- Swimming
- safe for swimming
- Character
- scenic rock formation and bay
- Facilities
- limited information available
- Key Features
- dramatic rock archway formation over water
- Physical Difficulty
- accessible from viewing area
Angel's Billabong
- Location
- West coast, near Broken Beach
- Swimming
- natural pool swimming available
- Character
- natural infinity pool experience
- Facilities
- limited information available
- Key Features
- natural rock-formed infinity pool with ocean views
- Physical Difficulty
- moderate descent required
Crystal Bay
- Location
- West coast area
- Swimming
- full snorkeling destination
- Character
- snorkeling destination
- Facilities
- snorkeling-oriented amenities
- Key Features
- clear waters with vibrant marine life, manta ray viewing opportunities
Diamond Beach
- Location
- East coast
- Swimming
- safe for swimming
- Character
- scenic beach with unique rock formations
- Facilities
- limited information available
- Key Features
- pristine sands, unique rock formations, scenic staircase descent
Atuh Beach
- Location
- East coast
- Swimming
- safe for swimming
- Character
- golden sand beach with turquoise waters
- Facilities
- limited information available
- Key Features
- pristine sand, dramatic coastal scenery
General Notes
West coast beaches accessible from harbor in ~30-45 minutes by motorbike. East coast beaches require separate day trip due to distance from west coast. All entrance fees must be paid in cash in Indonesian Rupiah.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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