Ray Montgomery

Ray Montgomery

Contributor, Time Out Asia

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The best beaches in Indonesia for surfing, snorkelling, and chilling

The best beaches in Indonesia for surfing, snorkelling, and chilling

Indonesia: 13,000+ islands spread across three time zones. That’s an awful lot of sand to get horizontal on. This land is where spectacular sandy bays and secret coves are seemingly around every corner. Who wouldn’t want to spend a day (or longer) with a deserted palm-fringed island all to themselves?  From Bali’s lively beach bum vibe to hideaway coves to play castaway on, there is a stretch of soft golden sand waiting for every adventurous soul. Swim with turtles, dive shipwrecks, or spend days surfing barreling waves. Here are our top picks for Indonesia’s most sublime shorelines, all easily reached from major tourist hubs. RECOMMENDED: The most incredible places to visit in Indonesia and The most stunning island getaways in Indonesia