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PINK BEACH - Lombok Island, Indonesia
  

 Pink Beach is the designation given by foreign tourists at one of the beaches on the island of Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

 Most people knew him as Red Beach. Well, you know! Why the name Pink Beach or Red Beach, huh?

Red Sand Granules

Red or Pink Beach Beac h is one of the beautiful beaches on the island of Komodo. 
The beach is nicknamed Red Beach or Pink Beach because of the color of red sand. Actually, not all red sand, but a mixture of white and red sand.

The origin of the red sand is also uncertain. Some say that the red granules derived from broken pieces of red coral.

Some say that the red granules derived from the shells of marine animals.

Some others say that the red color of the sand is derived from microscopic animals (can only be seen with a microscope) called foraminifera.

Rich Coral Beautiful
In addition to the unique color of the sand, the beach is attractive because it is rich in fish and coral reefs.

Approximately 1000 species of fish, hundreds of species of coral, coral, and 70 species of sponges live on this beach.

Therefore, this beach is perfect for lovers of the sea for snorkeling and diving.

Unfortunately, the sea water here is known to have strong currents. Strong current is the result of a meeting of the northern tropical sea water and sea water from the south.

Beach the Silence
Although it has a beautiful, Red Beach yet many who visit. Any person who would like to come here, it must be accompanied by a ranger.

Rangers is the designation for protection officers Komodo National Park (KNP). Because, usually, dragons basking on the beach like this.

Tourists who want to swim at the beach should also pay attention to the surroundings. If there are dragons that roam the beaches, so be careful or should delay the desire to swim.
 


 

 

 

 

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