MAROPOKOT BEACH

Visit Maropokot Beach in Aesesa District, Nagekeo - main small port & ferry port 16.7km from downtown Mbay, gateway to Rii Taa Island (Flores other pink beach 1 hour by fisherman boat), free parking, north coast beach, ferry Labuan Bajo-Jampea-Maropokot.

The Gateway Port of North Nagekeo

More than just beach - the main port and gateway to hidden islands!

Overview:
Maropokot Beach. Marapokot, Aesesa, Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. 16.7 km from downtown Nagekeo (Mbay). One of top attractions in Nagekeo Regency. Besides pink beach in Komodo National Park area, Flores's other pink beach is in Rii Taa Island, Nagekeo Regency. The island is one hour by traditional fisherman boat from Maropokot small port. Maropokot provides free parking at entrance, although spaces limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to beach.

What Makes It Special:

1. Main Port & Gateway to Rii Taa Pinkish Island

• Ferry Port: Maropokot Ferry Port - important ferry link: Labuan Bajo Port to Jampea to Maropokot Ferry Port (24h car ferry from Labuan Bajo), connecting West Flores to Central Flores

• Rii Taa Island: Besides pink beach in Komodo, Flores's other pink beach is in Rii Taa Island, Nagekeo. Island is one hour by traditional fisherman boat from Maropokot small port.

• Fisherman Boats: Travelers who come in groups or alone adventurous can rent boats owned by fishermen in Maropokot. There are two paths to get to island.

• History: Maropokot village originally part of Maropokot Sub-village  join with Danga Urban Village - historic village with meaning explaining about place

2. North Coast Beach

• Location: North coast Flores, facing Flores Sea - calmer than south coast

• Type: Sandy beach, local fishing beach with boats, sunset views

• Atmosphere: Working port + beach - local life, fish market, boats unloading

• Distance: 16.7km from downtown Mbay (closer than Ena Gera 26.6km, similar to Kotajogo 14.1km)

• Facilities: Free parking at entrance, small warungs, port facilities

3. Strategic Stop on Trans-Flores

• On route between Bajawa and Ende

• For tourists from East Flores, you can turn at junction of Aegela to town of Mbay. Traveler can pass through expanse of savanna along North Beach, towards Ende District.

• Easy to combine with other Nagekeo attractions

How to Get There:

• Location: Marapokot Satu, Aesesa District, Nagekeo Regency - F8F7+RM6, Marapokot

• From Mbay: 16.7km, 25-30 minutes north

• From Bajawa: 1.5 hours east

• Ferry: From Labuan Bajo Port to Maropokot Ferry Port via Jampea (∼24h) - alternative to overland

• To Rii Taa: Rent fisherman boat from Maropokot small port, 1 hour

• Best Time: Morning for boat departures to Rii Taa, afternoon for sunset at beach

• Entrance: Free

Tips: Don't just pass through - this is gateway to Rii Taa Island's white-pink sand (Flores's hidden pink beach!). If you want visit Rii Taa, arrange boat day before - fishermen in Maropokot. Also interesting to see ferry operations. Combine with Kotajogo Beach (14km) and Ena Gera (26km) for Nagekeo beach hopping.

Perfect for island hoppers wanting reach Rii Taa pink beach without going to Komodo!

Keywords: Pantai Maropokot, Maropokot Beach, Maropokot Ferry Port