Are there white sand, paradise beaches in Indonesia...?

**ebofir** · 12-07-12, 16:18

Hi

Can anyone recommend a white sand, paradise beach in Indonesia (if there is one)?

All previous recommendations, such as Nusa Dua in Bali or Thousand islands were disappoiting - too dirty or nothing outstanding in terms of scenary.

By paradise beach I mean, for example, the type of beach one can easily find in Thailand... Are there similar places in Indonesia?

**Raoul** · 12-07-12, 16:44

Originally Posted by ebofir

Hi

Can anyone recommend a white sand, paradise beach in Indonesia (if there is one)?

All previous recommendations, such as Nusa Dua in Bali or Thousand islands were disappoiting - too dirty or nothing outstanding in terms of scenary.

By paradise beach I mean, for example, the type of beach one can easily find in Thailand... Are there similar places in Indonesia?

There are plenty, especially on Bali, Lombok but also less visited islands such as Sulawesi. And AirAsia probably has cheap flights to Southern Thailand if the sand is not white enough in Indonesia...

**Felicity** · 12-07-12, 16:54

i posted about it here http://www.livinginindonesiaforum.or...light=felicity #10

**ebofir** · 12-07-12, 17:11

Originally Posted by Raoul

And AirAsia probably has cheap flights to Southern Thailand if the sand is not white enough in Indonesia...

That seems a nasty answer..... Is there anything wrong in asking where one can find a beach which has an outstanding scenary ?

in any case, I was asking for specific beaches and answering "plenty of them in Bali and Lombok" does not seem very useful. Thanks for answering anyway

**Vie** · 12-07-12, 17:39

Beach at Bangka, i wish i still have the photos taken from my last trip to bangka Belitung, i still remember how manytimes i say to my self.. wowwww so whiteee, so cleannn, so beautiful !!

my recommendation :
Pantai parai Tenggiri
Pantai Pasir Padi
Pantai Matras
Pantai Tanjung Kalian

once i reach home i will upload the pic to you, if i it's not too late

**Raoul** · 12-07-12, 19:02

Originally Posted by ebofir

in any case, I was asking for specific beaches and answering "plenty of them in Bali and Lombok" does not seem very useful. Thanks for answering anyway

Neither is your description "the type of beach one can easily find in Thailand"

No I am sorry buddy, it was a bit mean indeed, but believe me: there are so many nice and quiet beaches in Indonesia...in many varieties, some indeed have black sand...

Indonesia's has one of the longest coast lines in the world. Don't like a place? Just hop on to the next beach...

Have fun!

**Paman Gober** · 12-07-12, 21:43

Could you be more specific about what makes a a beach paradise for you? Is it the quality of the sand? Is it the color of the water? Is it the presence, or absence, of vendors selling refreshments & souvenirs? If you tell us specifically what you are looking for, we will be better able to guide you to a place that matches your idea of paradise.

**hendry_ohe** · 13-07-12, 00:14

Thai beaches are not much difference from those in indonesia...... for me those beaches in eastern part of Indonesia are more beautiful..... been to thai many many times, and yes, it has a nice beaches, i dont deny......

**ScooterIndo** · 13-07-12, 02:13

The Eastern coast of Bali has places that will take your breath away -

**sweetmaria** · 13-07-12, 11:44

NIAS!!!!!

Titik Nol in Aceh. In Malang, they also have it, but now it's closed for public from what I understood due to the cleaning program they're doing.

Bangka Belitung is filled with beautiful beaches too.