Akrema Beach
Akrema
A white-sand beach at the island’s northeast corner, reachable by a roughly 1.5-hour walk along the coast from Bikeli village. It is rarely visited and suits a half-day of hiking and snorkeling.
Akrema is a small village at the northeast corner of Atauro Island, with a rare white-sand beach in front of it. The water is clear, and the nearshore reef is good for snorkeling. The most common approach is to take a shuttle truck (about US$5) from Beloi to Bikeli, the largest village on the east coast, or hire a motorbike, then walk the coastal path to Akrema, about 1.5 hours. The round trip takes about 3 hours. The route is gentle and needs no guide. You can also charter a boat from Beloi. Along the way you pass fishing villages and coconut groves. The village has almost no shops, so bring plenty of drinking water, sun protection and snorkel gear. Respect villagers’ privacy and ask permission before photographing anyone.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Beloi Beach
- Atauro Island
- Adara Reef, Atauro
- Vila Maumeta & Boneca de Ataúro
- Mount Manucoco
- Makili
- Whale & Dolphin Watching in Ombai-Wetar Strait