Atapupu Beach in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province


All off regencies in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Belu Regency should be on everyone’s vacation list for the next holiday. Not only the region has an interesting culture, but it also owns various types of natural attractions including exotic beaches. Here is an example. The name is Atapupu Beach and it belongs to Atambua City. That means the accessibility is quite good, as it is located in the capital of the region itself. Some people also call it Sukaerlaran or “Pasir Putih” Beach, actually. As for the exact location, the beach resides in Nasional Trans Timor Street.

The Nuance
Atapupu Beach is called “Pasir Putih” not without a reason. As the name suggests, it features soft-textured white sand on where tourists can enjoy beach walking and beach sports like volley or soccer. The next recognizable feature is that it comes with beautiful dense trees scattered on both sides of the shoreline. No wonder, the atmosphere becomes soothing even though tourists come at noon. Even the wind feels so breezy regardless of the time, which is suitable for relaxation. What is next? The beach also has a shallow landscape, so tourists are able to enjoy swimming and playing water comfortably. Not to mention the waves are small. Also, some small boats are often seen there.

Exploring Atapupu Beach
Now, it is the time to discuss what tourists can do in Atapupu Beach. According to the locals, most tourists come to the beach to enjoy swimming and water sports. It is because the shore is quite safe to do such activities. Even kids are allowed to swim in it, as long as they get the supervision from their parent. Also, it is recommended to swim only during the low tide. Not only the waves become smaller, but the shore turns shallower (which is quite suitable for kids).

The next popular activity to do in Atapupu Beach is none other than beach walking. That means visitors only need to walk on the shoreline at any time, even though they go barefoot. Thanks to the soft texture of the sand. These people can even simply sit comfortably by the shore and enjoy the nuance with their families. That means the site is suitable for spending a wonderful family recreation, too.

Another recommended thing to do in Atapupu Beach is watching the sunset in the afternoon. This explains why the locals are likely to come to the beach before dusk, especially the teenagers. They want to witness such romantic view of the sun, after all. As for tourists, it is better to carry a camera and take some good pictures of such natural phenomenon.

Nearby Attractions

  • Berluli Beach
  • Atapupu Port
  • Afuik Beach
  • Sukaerlaran Beach
  • Rai Katar Beach

How to Get There
For those coming from Kupang City (the capital of East Nusa Tenggara Province), they can take any local transportation service and head to Atapupu Beach right away. The distance is 300 km, so the trip may take around 6 hours and 55 minutes. As for the best route, the best one is Nasional Trans Timor Street.

Where to Stay

  • Harnanil Inn
  • Timor Hotel
  • Permata Hotel


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