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It’s been said that the world is a small place, but believe us when we say that there are plenty of powdery, soft and glistening white nooks and crannies to escape to.

Under the warmth of sun and along the breaking waves of the Western Indonesia coastline, these beaches lay empty, awaiting your footprints.

Parai Tenggiri Beach

Surrounded by gallstones make you can’t simply miss this astonishing beach! Located in Matras Village, Sinar Jaya, Urban Village of Sungailiat Sub-District, you can just stop by after visiting Matras Beach. The Locals used to call it Hakok Beach, and it used to be the most popular area to visit.

Parai Beach, is a unique destination unto itself, where shop-ping, dining, sports, recreation and entertainment abound. Like gorgeous natural decorations, there are so many rocks on this beach!

At night, you can relax while enjoying delectable dinner, have a drink, or simply just walk the shores and hear the sound of the waves hitting on the rocks.

Matras Beach

On its good days, this beach shines like no other in Bangka. Over 3km length and 20-30m wide this stunning beach set in Matras Village, Sinar Jaya Urban Village of Sungailiat Sub-District, or at the northern east area of Bangka Island.

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The fact that there is a tree growing on rocks was believed that this is where the name ‘Batu Bedaun’ Beach came from. It’s also located in Kampung Bukit Kuala, Sinar Jaya Urban Village of Sungailliat Sub-District.

Teluk Limau Beach

You may probably tired of doing some usual activities on the beach like swimming, sunbathing, surfing or diving. Why don’t come to Teluk Limau Beach? It’s actually a beautiful small bay with some boats in it, about 5 km away from Sungailiat.

You can see coconut trees grow on the way to the bay; the shore is surrounded by granite stones; and you can also see fishermen from local village hitching their boats.

Coral reef grows on this bay, inviting some researchers and students from Bangka Belitung University often do some research here.

Teluk Uber Beach or Uber Gulf Coast‘

I don’t want the whole seashore to myself—just enough of it to find tranquility. I want to hear the thunder of the surf, not the drone of a CD player on a beach blanket 10 feet away. I want to inhale the salt air, not the scent of suntan lotion.’ Have you ever felt this way before?

Uber Gulf Coast may not as famous as other beaches in the area Sungailiat, but it is a perfect place for you who wants to go break away from the crowd! Located in Rambak Village, Srimenanti Urban Village of Sungailiat, you will be astonished at how blindingly white the sand is, beautiful curve of a typical rocky beach, the clear blue sky— your own private eden.

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Air Anyir Beach

About 15 km from Sungailiat, you can find a stretch of sand to yourself, decorated with beautiful rocks along the coast, there’s no harm to stop by and enjoying the view for a moment.

Penyusuk Beach

Getting tired of walking the white-sand, swimming in the crystal clear ocean, feels the wind blowing on your face, and the warmth of the sun? Maybe not. Find Penyusuk Beach in Bukit Ketok Village, about 77km from Sungailiat, you can see sea turtle lays its eggs everywhere on the sand. It’s also an ideal place if you want to experience the perfect sunset.