Madale Beach (), is a beach in Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, about northeast of Poso town. Surrounded by tropical and mangrove forest, the white sand beach is a notable snorkeling spot. Rumah Katu Marine Park is located here.

According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the waves in Madale is relatively quiet, so tourists can snorkel or dive without hesitation.

Madale Beach

The largest and only coral reef on Sulawesi Island, located on Madale. With a depth exceeding 40 m, marine species such as sponge, giant crabs, and black-striped shark live here.

Madale Beach

Destruction of coral reefs often occurs here. Fishermen's primitive methods to get results using fish bombs, eventually making the top of the coral wall being damaged.

Madale Beach

See also

List of beaches in Central Sulawesi

References

Landforms of Central Sulawesi

Beaches of Indonesia

Tourist attractions in Central Sulawesi