Pulau Weh is indeed famous for having beautiful beaches. The beaches in Pulau Weh is not only beautiful but also very good for swimming, snorkeling, diving and also enjoying the sunset and sunrise. The main tourist attractions in Pulau Weh or better known as Sabang Island lies in its marine tourism, one of which is a beautiful beach. The beaches in Sabang, Weh Island generally are white sand beaches and there are also exotic black sand beaches. Each beach has its own uniqueness and beauty.
No doubt, the beach is one of the tourist attractions in Sabang. Not only relying on underwater attractions, the beaches in Pulau Weh is one of the tourism assets. There are many beautiful beaches in Sabang, but here we want to review the 10 most beautiful beaches in Pulau Weh that you must visit while on vacation in Sabang. If you want a vacation to this beautiful island, with a cost-effective program, you can see the Sabang Pulau Weh tour packages and also the combination tours and diving that we offer below:
10 Beautiful Beaches in Weh Island, Aceh
- 1. Sumur Tiga Beach
Sumur Tiga Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Pulau Weh with a panoramic view of the white sand beach and the combination of turquoise blue sea water and beachside trees makes this beach truly enchanting. This beautiful beach is located on the east coast of Weh Island, about 15 minutes from Sabang city center. This beach is called “Three Wells Beach” because there are 3 wells of historical heritage that become springs for the surrounding community. Although this well is on the beach, the water is not salty but fresh water. This beach also has a long coastline, so it spoils the eyes that look at it. Besides having a beautiful panorama, this beach also has charming snorkeling spots. Not only that, on this beach there are also good beachfront resorts with beachside restaurants. Want to see more details about this beach, you can see the article below:
- 2. Gapang Beach
Gapang Beach is one of the beaches with a calm and shady atmosphere in Sabang, Weh Island. The beach is located about an hour’s drive from Sabang’s Balohan Harbor or about 17 kilometers from Sabang city center. There are several dive resorts, accommodation and restaurants on the beach. Diving and snorkeling is one of the main tourist activities on this beach. The dive site is not far from the beach and only takes a few minutes by speed boat. The diving spots here are famous for their beauty and very favored by macro lovers, this is what makes this beach one of the diving destinations and one of the best diving spots in Weh Island which is not far from the beach. Not only that, this white sand beach has calm water where the waves are not too big, in addition, there are trees on the beach so the beach is very shady. To see details about gapang beach, you can read the following article:
- 3. Iboih Beach
Iboih Beach is one of the beaches that is the center of marine tourism on Weh Island. This beach is one of the best beaches in Pulau Weh which is the main destination and also one of the famous beaches in Sabang. On this beach many marine tourism activities are offered such as snorkeling trips, dolphin trips, scuba diving, kayaking and many more marine tourism activities that you can do. This beach has the charm of a white sandy beach with very calm waves so it is very suitable for snorkeling for both children and the elderly. Iboih Beach is also the place where you can take a boat to Rubiah Island. There are many accommodations on this beach, not only the hotels, there are also restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and other tourist facilities. Interested in seeing this beach, you can read the detailed article below:
- 4. Pantai Kasih
Kasih Beach is one of the white sandy beaches located not far from Sabang city center. This beach is one of the most stunning sunset spots on Weh Island. This beach is very clean and natural with blue sea water. For those of you who like a calm atmosphere, this beach is perfect for you. Not only that, near this beach, there are also cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy Pulau Weh foods while watching the sunset. Want to see details about the Kasih Beach, you can see our article below:
- 5. Rubiah Beach
Rubiah Island is one of the islands on Weh Island located in front of Iboih beach. This island is the main destination for snorkeling and diving lovers. On this island there are several beaches located on the east side of the island and also on the west side of the island. However, the beach located in the west is more crowded with tourists. The stretch of white sand with clear blue water accompanied by views of green hills makes this beach very enchanting. Here you can enjoy the underwater scenery by snorkeling precisely in Rubiah Sea Garden, you will meet colorful fish. This park is one of the best snorkeling spots in Pulau Weh. Not only hundreds of fish that come to you, here you can also see a variety of coral reefs. To reach this beach, you can rent a glass boat or speed boat at Iboih Beach. For the facilities themselves, there are snorkeling equipment rentals as well as cafes and restaurants.
- 6. Pasir Putih Beach
Pasir Putih Beach has a stunning stretch of white sand and turquoise blue sea water. The view is different from other beaches in Pulau Weh, from this beach tourists can see high hills that are still natural. On this beach there are gazebos where you can relax and enjoy typical salad. You can also enjoy typical seafood culinary. This beach is also very suitable for watching the sunrise. This beach is one of the tourist attractions that you cannot miss when you visit Sabang. There are many tourist activities that you can do on this beach, ranging from swimming, snorkeling, fishing and also enjoying culinary. If you want to know more details about this beach, you can read the article here:
- 7. Anoe Itam Beach
Anoi Itam Beach is a different beach on Weh Island with its black sand. Unlike other beaches with white sand, this beach offers exotic black sand. Although the sand is black, this beach has clear blue sea water. This beach is located not far from the Anoi Itam Japanese Fort. Anoi Itam Beach has a combination of black sand and limestone. On this beach there are also small gazebos for tourists where you can sit enjoying the breeze while enjoying Anoi Itam’s typical salad on the exotic beach. this beach can be accessed about 20 minutes from the city center of Sabang. If you are interested in this beach, you can see the details below:
- 8. Ujong Kareung Beach
Ujong Kareung Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Pulau Weh where the beach is surrounded by coral reefs that have their own beautiful charm. This beach has turquoise blue sea water and the panorama is perfect for photography spots. In addition, for those of you who like to fish landbased with various fishing techniques such as casting techniques, bottom fishing techniques and also cast jig techniques, you can come to this beach for fishing. This beach is one of the fishing spots in Sabang that has its own uniqueness. You will enjoy the sensation of catching fish such as Bluefin trevally, grouper and various other target fish to catch especially if you fish using ultralight fishing gear. If you like to see the situation of this beach, you can see the explanation below:
- 9. Tapak Gajah Beach
Tapak Gajah Beach is one of the beaches in Pulau Weh near Sabang city that has a beautiful view. The beach has a calm atmosphere with few visitors. The beach is located approximately 5 minutes by car from Sabang city center. The natural white sand makes this beach truly enchanting. The beach offers a calm atmosphere with beautiful scenery. With easy access, you can visit this beach with a calm atmosphere that makes the mind feel calm and happy. To see photos of this beach, you can see documentation of our team who often visit this beach below:
- 10. Paradiso Beach
Paradiso Beach is a beach very close to the city of Sabang and one of the best places to see the sunset and also a typical culinary spot in Sabang. This beach is always crowded with visitors both local and foreign tourists. This beach has a beautiful white sand beach. This beach is also one of the best places to see the sunset. If you want to see more about this beach, you can see it here:
See Also:
- Best Beaches in Aceh
- Things to buy in Aceh & Pulau Weh
- Best Beaches in Banda Aceh
- Best Aceh Foods to eat
Those are 10 best beaches in Pulau Weh that you must visit. You will not be able to miss the beautiful scenery of this beaches in Sabang, Weh Island which is very enchanting.
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