Also known as: Pantai Merah · Komodo Pink Beach
Pink Beach (Indonesian: Pantai Merah) is one of seven pink-sand beaches in the world, located on Komodo Island within Komodo National Park. The pink coloration comes from microscopic red coral fragments (Foraminifera genus Homotrema rubrum) crushed and mixed with white quartz sand. The beach is accessible only by boat — no overnight accommodation. Standard activities include snorkeling on the offshore reef and swimming in calm waters protected by surrounding hills.
Pink Beach (Indonesian: Pantai Merah, literally "Red Beach") is a renowned tropical beach on the eastern coast of Komodo Island within Komodo National Park, Indonesia. The distinctive pink coloration of the sand results from microscopic red fragments of the Foraminifera species Homotrema rubrum (a single-celled marine organism with a calcified red shell) crushed and mixed with white quartz sand by wave action. Pink Beach is one of only seven pink-sand beaches in the world (others include Crete, Bahamas, Bermuda, Italy, Greece, and Komodo). The beach is approximately 100 meters long, accessible only by boat (no road access), and has no overnight accommodation or commercial facilities. Standard activities: snorkeling on the offshore fringe reef (depth 3-15 meters, tropical fish + occasional reef sharks + manta sightings), swimming in calm waters protected by surrounding hills, beach picnic lunches arranged by phinisi crew. Best visited mid-morning (9-11 AM) for clearest water visibility before afternoon currents. Combined with Padar Island viewpoint (15 minutes by boat north) for half-day excursion. Photography: pink color is most vivid in direct sunlight; shaded sections appear more white. Marine park entrance fee applies (paid per visitor per day). KEXI charters include Pink Beach in standard 4D3N itineraries.