Komodo Island is also distinguished by its pink sand beach, one of only seven in the world.

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But more fulfilling is a day hike on the spectacular and remote Komodo island, 22 nautical miles from the mainland.

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The most spectacular example is on the Indonesian island of Komodo, where local lizards have grown so large that they are often referred to as dragons.

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