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🌎  East Timor 🇹🇱

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📍  Valu Beach

✈️  Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)

🚗  246.2 KM

⏱️  6 hours, 50 minutes

Valu Beach, near Lospalos in East Timor, is a pristine, white-sand beach known for its clear waters, offering a tranquil escape. Access is challenging, often requiring a 4x4 vehicle due to rough roads, particularly during the wet season (November-April), making the dry season (May-October) preferable for travel. While independent travel is possible for experienced adventurers, a guided tour, especially from Dili, is highly recommended for navigation, safety, and logistical support, mitigating difficulties with remote access. Costs are primarily for transportation (a guided tour can be several hundred dollars from Dili), accommodation in nearby Lospalos, and supplies, as facilities at the beach are very limited. A typical visit duration ranges from a half-day stop if based in Lospalos to a multi-day itinerary when combined with travel from Dili and visits to nearby attractions like Jaco Island. Visitors should bring all necessary supplies, including food and water, and be prepared for a remote, undeveloped experience, emphasizing respect for the natural environment.