Pink beach
Located in the southern part of Komodo, the largest of the three Islands, washed by the Flores sea and belonging to the Komodo National Park. This place is named after giant lizards that's been living on the island since the Jurassic period. In 1991, the park was included in the UNESCO world heritage list.
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Beach description
Pink Beach is one of seven unique beaches with pink sand and is a real miracle of nature. The pink hue was acquired thanks to small pieces of red corals, crushed by the sea surf and mixed with grains of sand.
The beach is not big cozy bay, surrounded by low hills and rare trees. It is absolutely wild, so tourists should take care of hats, umbrellas, towels, sunscreen and a supply of drinking water. And. of course, it's important to take tube and mask, because the underwater world there amazes. The picturesque coral reef resembles an amazing underwater garden, which is home to a variety of marine fauna. Sea is so transparant and calm that it's possible to spend there many hours just looking at this breathtaking beauty, not worrying about high waves and the treacherous streams.
Photographers will appreciate this place for its marvelous mixture of pink sand and turquoise sea. And if they have an underwater camera, they can take unique pictures of exotic marine life on the background of picturesque coral thickets.
During the beach visit it's recommended to be careful and look around. Despite the fact that Komodo lizards live in northern part of island, they can be seen on the Pink Beach. Guides and local rangers monitor the safety, so tourists shouldn't neglect their recommendations and go away from the beach.
Guests can visit this island only with organized excursion which can take one or two days. The starting point is the small town of Labuan Bajo in West Flores, which can be reached by domestic flights. Buying two days tour tourists should note that there are no accomodation on the island and they will have to spend a night on the boat. But it's a great chance to visit all three islands (Komodo, Rinca and Padar) and to see ancient reptiles.
When is it better to go?
The air temperature throughout the year differs little and keeps within + 28-30 degrees. In the evening and at night, it is slightly cooler, but the thermometer rarely falls below +23 degrees. The water temperature is also stable. In order to avoid the rainy season (months from December to March), it is better to visit the country from May to August.
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Infrastructure
As it was said earlier, there are no touristic accomodation on the island. Only local residents and rangers permanently live here, who keep order and safety, provide tourists with food and drinks and monitor the environmental situation. Don't forget that Komodo lizard bites are very painful and can be deadly, so the island has a staff of employees ready to provide first aid.
To spend the most productive time in Labuan Bajo, it is better to stay in this town for a couple of days. One of the most attractive accomodation options is Wae Molas Hotel, located in 2 kilometers from the airport. The hotel is not big, but clean and cozy. Guests are offered good rooms, decorated in traditional style, strangely shaped open pool with an adjacent seating area, a magnificent terrace overlooking the mountains and its own restaurant with Asian and European menus. The territory is equipped with free Wi-Fi, free transfer to the airport is organized.
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Best time for visiting Komodo Beach and Pink Beach is from April to June, when the monsoon rains end and there is no sweltering heat. Autumn months are also good thanks for comfortable weather, moreover tourists can see whales during their annual migration. During summers it's hot and windy, crowdeds of tourists and boats will not allow to enjoy the beauty of these places.