Tourism & Leisure – Beaches – Tablolong

Tablolong

Unspoilt white sand
stretching for miles...

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Why is Tablolong so special?

Tablolong Beach is a long stretch of white sandy coastline well away from the hustle and bustle of Kupang City...

The beach is rather secluded and often deserted with minimal government or tourism facilities there which for some is a good thing...

Tablolong FAQs

Will I have time?

A one hour car ride from most hotels in Kupang will get you there... How long you spend there is totally up to you... Total time 3-4 hours from the time you start would be minimal... If you head there in the afternoon, try to stay until sunset as it's a winner...

Where exactly is it?

Located in a westerly direction 28km from Kupang following mostly main roads through some hilly villages with some nice scenic views of Semau Island and Timor Island's southern coastline... Most taxi drivers and locals know it as Pantai Tablolong...

Anything to remember?

Being a long white sandy beach, one concern would definitely be sun protection so make sure you not only put on ample amounts of suncream before you head off but also periodically during your time there even if it's cloudy...

How do I get there?

It may be possible to catch a village bound bemo or bus towards the general direction but none will pass directly in front of the entrance... Your best chance to get there is by either local taxi, Grab Car, Grab Bike or by yourself with rental motorbikes...

How much will it cost?

There are many transportation options, the cheapest are Grab Bike for IDR150k/bike/return, Grab Car for IDR300k/car/return... Rental or Private taxi will be the most expensive transportation option for around IDR400k - IDR450k/car/return...

What can I do there?

If you have seen the pictures then you know that some activities could include, beach walking, swimming, sun bathing, taking beautiful photos, snorkeling, shell collecting or simply relaxing on a towel and enjoying the atmosphere...

Best season and best time of day

Tablolong Beach can be visited all year and is never closed to the public...

Expect more chance of rain or cloudy weather during the monsoon season which unofficially is from mid-December until mid-March even a cloudy day down at Tablolong Beach is a good day...

Because of the heat of the mid-day sun you should be careful between the hours of 9am - 3pm where the chance of severe sunburn is greatest...

There is not physical entrance gate so no restrictions there...

Sunsets can be quite beautiful viewed from Tablolong Beach so if you're there in the afternoon you may wish to wait until sunset and maybe catch that perfect beach/sunset photograph...

If you're wanting to go when there is almost no-one there you should avoid Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as it can be quite busy on those days...