About Blue Stone Beach (Penggajawa)
Blue Stone Beach (Pantai Penggajawa) is a distinctive pebble beach in Penggajawa Village, Nangapanda District, Ende Regency on the south coast of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. It is notable for its shoreline covered with smooth blue-green stones polished by the sea, stretching along the Indian Ocean. The beach is known for its unique geological appearance, scenic coastal views, and traditional stone-collecting activity by local residents.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long shoreline completely covered with smooth, rounded pebbles in shades of blue, green and grey instead of sand, backed by low hills and facing the Indian Ocean. The beach is open and natural with no large resort development. Visitors can walk along the pebble stretch, observe local residents sorting and collecting stones, take photographs of the colorful stones and coastal scenery, and enjoy sea views and sunset. The surface is uneven and rocky underfoot.
Key highlights
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Shoreline covered with distinctive smooth blue-green pebbles
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Scenic south coast of Flores facing the Indian Ocean
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Opportunity to observe traditional stone collecting by local villagers
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Photogenic coastal landscape with colorful stones and clear water
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Sunset views over the ocean