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Iho Tewoo Beach
Best time to visit
Late afternoon through sunset, when west-facing sands catch golden light and the striped tower lights up. June through August offers the calmest swimming water, while May and September give you the same scenery with fewer crowds.
Budget tips
Walk-in access is free year-round, and metered street parking along the promenade is cheap. Pack your own snacks and snorkel gear to skip the pricey rental counters at the water's edge.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Families, Couples, Budget travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: The shoreline pairs fine white sand with smooth black volcanic pebbles, a color contrast left over from ancient lava flows. A compact red and white striped lighthouse marks the water's edge and has become the beach's favorite photo subject.
Highlights: Low tide exposes dark volcanic rock pools that hold the sky perfectly still, like scattered pocket mirrors on a bed of black stones. From the base of the candy-striped lighthouse you can watch its beam sweep across the water at dusk, when the whole western horizon turns a soft orange.
Insider tips
- Wear water shoes, the black stones get slippery and scorching hot under the midday sun.
- Arrive before 10 a.m. on summer weekends to duck under the pine trees and beat the school-holiday crowds.
- Walk 10 minutes north past the lighthouse for quieter sand away from the main swimming zone.
- Stay through dusk to catch the striped tower glowing against the darkening sky, the day's most photogenic moment.
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