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Pantai Merah

Pantai Merah, or Red Beach, always feels a bit like diving in a giant aquarium. It's just across from Komodo Village, right where the old dragon feeding station used to be. We usually drop in around the middle of the beach, where the sloping reef edge really starts to drop, hitting about 25 metres. The real appeal here is the colour, not just from the corals – those green branching cup corals are particularly vibrant – but from the sheer volume of small reef fish. You’ll see schools of yellow-striped cardinalfish, blackstripe coris, and sapphire demoiselles darting everywhere. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we often spot fringe-eye flatheads tucked into the sand and the comical eyelash harptail-blennies peeking from their holes. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a brownbanded bamboo shark hiding under a ledge. We love Pantai Merah for its calm conditions and consistent visibility, making it a solid choice for an easy afternoon dive, especially if you're keen on macro life and don't want to fight a strong current. It’s a great spot for photographers and anyone looking for a relaxed dive that still delivers plenty of action.