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Place · Cristo Rei & Areia Branca

Areia Branca beachAreia Branca

Look, do not swim without local advice: the sand is white and the sea pale, but crocodiles occur on this coast; add it after Cristo Rei at 09:00 and leave before the heat.

go at hour · after Cristo Rei, before 10:00admission: unknownNot field-verified
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Key facts

Time on site
30–45 min
p95 60 min
Price
free
adult, 2026 estimate
Hours
unknown
Best time
after Cristo Rei, before 10:00
quietest window
28″ bags
No
Cristo Rei & Areia Branca: forbidden
Getting there
Walk down from the statue or car to the beach road
  • White sand
  • Look, do not swim
  • Pair with Cristo Rei
  • Go after Cristo Rei, before 10:00
  • Free entry

Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.

Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Broken pavements and heat
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Timor-Leste ↗Check entry rules and visa-on-arrival conditions on official Timor-Leste government sources only; fees and rules change.
  • Timor-Leste ↗The currency is the US dollar. Carry small notes (1, 5, 10 and 20); change for a 50 or 100 is often not available.
  • Timor-Leste ↗Medical care is limited: carry travel insurance that covers evacuation.
  • Dili coast ↗In the wet season (Nov–Apr) coast roads flood and landslide: keep the day flexible.
  • Dili ↗Broken pavements and heat: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
  • Dili ↗After dark, take a car door to door; do not walk between clusters.
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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

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Open
Hours not on file: check the official site.
Tickets
  • Adult: free
Time to spend
30–45 min · up to 60 min if you linger
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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

20min

Worthwhile

30min

Typical

45min

p95

60min

Open public beach; no printed hours.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.

Official site ↗

What's closed
  • Wet seasoncheckThe coast road can close after heavy rain.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceNote
Entryfree—
Drinks at a kioskabout US$1–2 (2026 estimate)Carry small notes.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Walk down from the statue or car to the beach road
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
beach: sand, a few steps at access points
Shoes
Sandals or shoes; sand and broken shell.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Weekend afternoons see local families; weekday mornings are quiet.
Sensory load
2/5
Exposure
high

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Beach kiosk shade

  2. fatigue

    Beach kiosk, then a car back

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Beach kiosk (field-verify)

Step-free check

  • Step-free entrance: no · nobeach: sand, a few steps at access points
  • Accessible toilet: check · check

Sand and steps; not suited to wheelchairs.

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 14 minCristo Rei

Walk the Cristo Rei & Areia Branca area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

Best photo time today

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Red lines

  • Crocodile warnings apply: do not swim unless local staff say a spot is used for swimming.
  • Cover up away from the water; swimwear at the water only.
  • Keep phones and cash out of sight.
More on the groundWith kids

With kids

kids: caution
with kids
Keep children out of the water; sea and crocodile risk.
child price
free

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Can I swim here?

Only if your hotel or local staff say a spot is used by swimmers. Crocodile warnings apply on this coast.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources