1. Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali
Good for Stunning views and a cool sea cave.
Kelingking Beach, on Bali’s offshore island of Nusa Penida, is a stretch of fine white sand of epic proportions. Also called T-Rex because of the dinosaur-shaped rock formations surrounding it, this golden cove attracts a constant stream of Instagram-obsessed visitors. It’s easy to see why – the roadside viewpoint hundreds of metres above the ocean unlocks a monumental vista. This is enough for most, due to the twisting, vertigo-inducing 40-minute walk down steep stone steps to the beach. Once down on the sandy cove, it’s pretty much a castaway haven with only a handful of others to share the sand with. There are no beach vendors, so come prepared. At midday, find cool respite in the massive sea cave at the far end of the beach.