Chingum — Discover Curiosities: Pantai Merah | The pink sand beach of Indonesia

Pantai Merah, also called Pantai Serai and Pink Beach, is one of the seven pink sand beaches on the planet. Located on the Indonesian island of Komodo, situated within a national park, its vibrant color is due to the microscopic fragments of red corals that mix with the shining white sand of the coast. There is a second theory for the pink color of the sand, the foraminifera pigment, which is carried by fragments of coral mixed with shells and calcium carbonate material.

Pink beach in Komodo island

Pink beach in Komodo island, bathed by turquoise and crystalline sea with beautiful scenery, is populated by an infinite variety of marine fauna. It is also an ideal place for snorkeling and those who love to enjoy the sun in a dreamlike landscape.

Komodo National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. In addition to its beautiful Komodo beaches, it is famous for being the site of the infamous Komodo dragon, the giant lizard in the world. Its scientific name is Varanus Komodoensis, and this lizard is one of the most fearsome predators on Earth, as it can grow up to three meters in length and weigh up to 200 kilograms.

These animals like to sleep peacefully in the sun but can swim and climb trees quickly and capture their prey. His bite contains a lethal mixture of bacteria and poison that leaves his victim no escape. Tourists who visit the Komodo island pink beach are monitored by specialized guides, ready to intervene at the slightest movement.

Pantai Serai is located in a small cove, somewhat isolated and uninhabited, away from the Komodo lizards. There is no infrastructure, and it is accessible by boat from the island of Flores. Local companies offer daily tours that include a visit to one of the dragon's inhabited places, stopping along the pink beach Komodo island.

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Pink sand beach Indonesia

With a bit of luck during the snooker dive, the visitor will find giant rays, moonfish, and peaceful whale sharks. The best time to visit Komodo pink beach is the dry season, which runs from April to December, but its waters are suitable for diving throughout the year.