Balad beach

Balad is a "local" beach in the west of Sumbawa island, Indonesia. This is a great place with good choice of cafes. However, there is no sunbeds rental, since it's not interesting for the locals. Entry into the water is smooth, and there are no strong waves. As for the bad things, it is worth to mention, that the sand is dark, while there are almost no palms ashore - but trees only. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -8.765232, 116.790896

Hotels [edit]

There are several hotels near Balad beach. However, these are not presented in international booking systems. The most notable one is BBC Hotel.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Bima airport (BMU). Next get by taxi.

When to go [edit]

The best time to relax on the beaches of Sumbawa island is a dry season from April to October.

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