It's one of Indonesia's most popular spots to take a swim and, of course, snap a selfie.
But the growing fame of the pink sand and turquoise waters of Komodo National Park has meant the once tranquil swimming spot has turned into a rubbish dump — thanks to its growing popularity.
Travel bloggers Marie Fe and Jake Snow, who have more than 478,000 followers, posted two photos of the enticing location taken a year apart to their Instagram account.
"2018 PINK BEACH to 2019 PLASTIC BEACH" the caption reads.
![On the same spot, a year apart: Pink beach covered in plastic. Photo / Instagram, Marie Fe and Jake Snow](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IHXPMPQGOCI2REDE2XHS2HOGFM.jpg?auth=0f7451450f3ae3ce42e929f6a2b91a3cd6f15b5c341c88e4592dc5f1eabd1e2b&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)