About Pasir Panjang Beach
Pasir Panjang Beach, also known as Ngurbloat Beach, is a white-sand beach on Kei Kecil Island in Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia. Located in Ngurbloat Village, Kei Kecil District, it stretches approximately 3 kilometers along the western coast. Renowned for its exceptionally fine, powdery white sand and clear turquoise water, it is considered one of the softest sand beaches in Indonesia and a primary tourist attraction of the Kei Islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, wide stretch of fine white sand with very soft texture, clear shallow turquoise water and calm waves suitable for wading. The beach is lined with coconut palms and offers open views of the sea with small offshore islets. Facilities are basic with gazebos, food stalls and parking areas. The setting is relatively undeveloped and tranquil, ideal for walking along the shoreline, swimming, sunbathing and photography.
Key highlights
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Approximately 3 km stretch of exceptionally fine and soft white sand
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Clear turquoise shallow water with calm conditions
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Palm-lined coastline with views of the Kei Islands sea
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Famous for sand texture often cited as among the softest in Indonesia
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Sunset views over the western coast of Kei Kecil Island
Culture & Context
The beach lies within the traditional area of the Kei people on Kei Kecil Island. The surrounding Ngurbloat village community maintains local customs and fishing traditions, and the beach is an important communal and tourism asset for the Southeast Maluku region.
Route
| By air | Fly to Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (LUV) in Langgur, Kei Kecil, with connecting flights from Ambon (Pattimura Airport). From the airport, continue by road to the beach. |
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| By road |