Lombok’s Pink Beach: A Complete Guide to Getting There and What to See

Information as of August 2026

Lombok has several rare beaches where the sand is tinged a soft pink. Together they are known as “Pink Beach”, and the best known is Tangsi Beach on the Ekas Peninsula in the south-east. In this article we set out where Pink Beach is, how to get there and what to watch out for, based on objective information. We at Semelar Beach Village, based in Sekotong in the south-west, have not yet visited to report on it ourselves, so please read this as a research-based guide rather than a first-hand account.

What is Pink Beach? Where it is and why the sand looks pink

“Pink Beach” is the collective name for the beaches with a soft pink tinge to the sand dotted along the coast of the Ekas Peninsula, in Sekaroh village, Jerowaru district, East Lombok Regency, in south-east Lombok. The best known is Tangsi Beach (Pantai Tangsi, also called Pink Beach 1), and there are several other pink beaches nearby, such as Segui Beach (Pink Beach 2) and Telone Beach (Pink Beach 3). Pink-sand beaches are rare worldwide, and only a handful have been confirmed even within Indonesia.

The pink colour is explained as coming from the shells of tiny organisms called foraminifera that live on coral reefs. When coral is broken up by the waves, these reddish shells mix with the white sand, and from a distance the beach looks pink. The colour is not always a deep pink, however: at some times the waves bring in more of the reddish sand, and at others the beach looks whiter. Some sources say the pink shows more clearly at high tide, but this cannot be called a reliable pattern.

For the geography, climate and highlights of Lombok as a whole, see “Lombok: The Complete Guide to Getting There, Climate and Highlights” for the bigger picture of the island.

Getting there from Kuta Lombok or the airport

The starting point for Pink Beach is Kuta Lombok, the tourist hub of the south. From Kuta to Tangsi Beach is about 55 km by road, and the travel time given varies by source, with some saying about 1.5 hours by car and others about 2.5 hours; the difference is likely down to road and traffic conditions. If you are going as a day trip, we recommend planning with plenty of time to spare.

Lombok International Airport (Praya airport) is close to Kuta Lombok, so the journey from the airport is likely to take about as long as from Kuta, but we have not been able to confirm exact figures. We could not confirm any way to get there by public transport such as buses. The usual options are a rental scooter (roughly Rp100,000–200,000 per day, about US$5.60–11.20; US dollar amounts in this article are approximate, at about US$1 = Rp17,800 as of September 2026), a private car or car with driver, or a local tour (day tours from Kuta and the south combining Pink Beach with the Gili islands of the south-east are sold, for example).

Besides the road, you can also approach from the sea by boat from Tanjung Luar or Telong Elong harbour. Some sources say that if you want to visit several pink beaches in one day, going by sea is more efficient than by road.

Figure: Road or sea for visiting several pink beaches?

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Item	Guide
Location	Sekaroh village, Jerowaru district, East Lombok Regency (Ekas Peninsula)
Distance from Kuta Lombok	About 55 km
Typical travel time	About 1.5–2.5 hours by car or scooter (varies by source)
Public transport	Could not be confirmed (mainly rental scooter, private car or tour)
Road conditions	A mix of paved and unpaved, rocky roads
Guide entry fee	Around Rp50,000 (about US$2.80) per person (please check locally)

Note: A guide based on generally available information (as of August 2026).

Road conditions and what to watch out for on the way

The road to the Ekas Peninsula is paved for part of the way, but as you get closer to the beaches the paving is said to give out in places, turning into bumpy, rocky track. Some sources say these unpaved sections become slippery in the rainy season (roughly November to March), so if you go by rental scooter you should be a confident rider. Even if you have rented scooters in Bali, the roads in south-east Lombok have bigger climbs and dips, and many stretches have few streetlights or signs, so we recommend avoiding riding after dark and planning to travel both ways in daylight.

The Sekotong area where we are based is in the south-west of the island, on the opposite side from the Ekas Peninsula in the south-east, where Pink Beach is. For road conditions and access in Sekotong and south-west Lombok, see our “Sekotong Complete Guide: A Hidden Corner of South-West Lombok“, which will help you get a feel for distances when travelling around the island.

Snorkelling and things to enjoy

Snorkelling is said to be possible in the waters around Pink Beach. Some sources say that at high tide in particular the water is deeper, making it easier to see the coral and fish. It is unclear in many cases whether you can always rent gear on site, so it is reassuring to get a mask and snorkel beforehand in Bali or Kuta Lombok. There is a viewpoint on the hill overlooking the beach, and many visitors seem to come for sunset. Stopping by just to enjoy the beach and the view from the hill, without going in the water, is also an option.

Figure: How the three pink beaches differ

How the pink beaches in the area differ

Note that “Pink Beach” is often used not as the name of one specific place but as a collective name for the several pink-sand beaches around the Ekas Peninsula. The following three are the best known.

The best known, Tangsi Beach (Pink Beach 1), is characterised by scenery surrounded by green hills and a viewpoint on the hilltop, and is said to have stalls serving seafood. Segui Beach (Pink Beach 2) is characterised by soft pink sand and gentle waves and is said to be good for snorkelling, though some sources say it is less convenient to reach by road. Telone Beach (Pink Beach 3) is relatively close to the harbour and easy to reach, but some sources say washed-up rubbish is sometimes seen. Please bear in mind that the names and extent of each beach vary between sources.

What to bring, what to wear and what to watch out for

With little shade and basic facilities, we recommend bringing water and snacks with you. As well as sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and sandals, a snorkel set and a rash guard are useful if you plan to go in the water. Carry plenty of small-denomination cash (Indonesian rupiah) for the entry fee and stalls. Mobile signal may become unreliable deeper into the Ekas Peninsula, so check your route in advance, avoid travelling alone by scooter, and consider going as a group or with a local driver.

Summary

Lombok’s Pink Beach is a group of rare beaches around Sekaroh village on the Ekas Peninsula in the south-east, where the sand looks softly pink. It takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours each way from Kuta Lombok or the airport, and parts of the road are unpaved and hilly, so the basic approach is to go by rental scooter, private car or local tour rather than relying on public transport. Bearing in mind the lack of shade and facilities, we recommend preparing well with water and sun protection and planning with plenty of time to spare. We hope this, together with information on Lombok’s highlights and the Sekotong area where we are based, helps you plan your trip.

Sources for this article

• WeSeekTravel, “Pink Beach Lombok (Tangsi Beach): Complete Guide” (as of August 2026)
• Lombok Loop, “Ultimate Guide to Lombok’s Pink Beach (Pantai Tangsi)” (as of August 2026)
• Jalan Jalan Sebentar, “Interesting Facts about Pink Beach 1, 2, and 3 in East Lombok” (as of August 2026)
• The Langkah Travel, “Pink Beach Lombok 2026: Complete Guide, Tours & Tips” (as of August 2026)
• National Geographic Indonesia, “Tujuh Pantai Pasir Pink yang Menyimpan Pesona Pesisir Indonesia” (explains that foraminifera shells are the source of the pink colour)
• Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), Labuan Bajo Tourism Authority, “Rahasia Pink Beach: Mengapa Pasirnya Berwarna Merah Muda & Fakta Mengejutkan di Baliknya”
• All information is based on generally available information at the time of writing; prices, travel times and facilities may change. We recommend checking the latest information before you visit.