About Palau

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Palau attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Palau Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Long Beach

Kloulklubed 11.8 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
For explorers

Ngermelt Swimming Hole

Kloulklubed 3.5 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index

T-Dock Beach

Koror 1 km
Pleasant
6.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Good for water jumping
5.2 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 20 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Palau.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Palau, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly very narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 13 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Palau is less than 500 meters. 9 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 11 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Palau however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Palau?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Palau, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 20 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Palau:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Palau?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Palau, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Palau and create your selection by features.

How to view all beaches in Palau on map?

What are all easy accessible beaches in Palau?

Most of the beaches located in Palau are hard to reach, but there are also easily accessible beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Palau by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Palau:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Palau?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Palau?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Palau by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Palau are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Palau according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Palau?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Palau?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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