Lengkuas Island is located in the waters of Belitung Island, and is about 30 minutes away by boat from Tanjung Kelayang or Tanjung Binga beaches in Sijuk District, Belitung. Lengkuas Island is one of hundred islands that surround Belitung Island. One thing that is iconic from this island is that they have a lighthouse. This lighthouse is one of the Dutch legacy and has existed since a century ago. The view of the beach will be more beautiful when you look at it from the lighthouse. This island is blessed with pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and distinct boulders of granite.
The color of the water around this beach is very clear and even looks transparent. The waters around the island are filled with various types of colorful fish, pristine coral reefs, a large number of starfish, and many more dazzling granite boulders. I suggest you go here if you really like clean and clear beach views. This beautiful view is very calming. You can rent a boat to visit this island. You can also do snorkeling because there are various types of fish with many colors. There is a tiny separate island in front of the Lengkuas Islandand there is also a spot in the reefs on the backside of the island. You can ask the boat driver to take you there because it is quite hard to reach that place by yourself.
On Lengkuas Island there is a lighthouse which was built by the Dutch colonialists in 1882 and is still actively used for sea navigation. Visitors must wash their feet with fresh water before entering the lighthouse building which is made of steel, because sea water can cause rust on the building. From the lighthouse, you can see the beauty of the island's white sandy beaches with giant granite rocks and clear green sea water. There are also some local people that stays and lives there to take care and manage the lighthouse. It's not a difficult climb. Each floor has windows and an opportunity to rest and catch your breath. From the top of the lighthouse, you can see the lights and then walk out onto the balcony, where you'll have a 360-degree view of the island and rocks below.