Setangi Beach

Setangi Beach - If called Setangi Beach, definitely people will be confused and do not know where the place is located. Though beauty is not inferior to the well-known beach in Lombok. That Lombok, storing various kind of natural beauty that has been exposed and is still hidden.
During his time at the beach, cool atmosphere, will feel fresh and fun. Many coconut trees which will grow soothing atmosphere around the beach. In addition to a pleasant atmosphere, the cleanliness of the beach is maintained.

 

Location

Sunset At Setangi Beach - Photo by Lychos Photography

Setangi Beach is located in North Lombok regency precisely before Malimbu. Has good road access and can be passed by both private vehicles motorcycles and cars. Their journey through the city of Mataram does not take a long time, besides the distance is not too far away, the road through which was nice and wide.

To Get There

Access to the beach is easy, because the location is not too far from the city of Mataram, Senggigi no point – Malimbu. From this point we can just go to the west, there are several entrances, one of which just had made on the ramp before Malimbu, fairly wide path so that the car can freely enter. The sand is white mixed with black, large extend with large waves.

Warm sunset at Setangi Beach -
Photo by Lychos Photography

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Maluk Beach

West Nusa Tenggara province has attractions that are not less exotic beach in Bali. One of the attractions that the coast has become a popular name is Senggigi Beach. Senggigi Beach is actually not only can be used as a tourist attraction in West Nusa Tenggara Province. If travelers have plenty of time, a tourist attraction in West Sumbawa regency beach worth visiting.

Along the west beach to the southern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province was fun, because the scenery on the beach of West Sumbawa regency is still beautiful.

One of the beaches began to be known at this time is Maluk Beach. The beach is so beautiful and enchanting everyone wanted to swim and sunbathe when the weather was

sunny, the sun emits light and the waves roll in, and go to the beach. On weekends, this beach will be crowded around to spend time residents, eliminate fatigue.

The existence of Maluk beach as a new tourist area in the West Sumbawa regency look clean. Facilities also looks complete, such as vehicle parking, food stalls, canoe rental, bar, children's playground, mosque, toilets and faucets to flush your body after bathing at the beach, beachside seating / sun loungers and so on.

It appeared for a sailing ship into the shore Maluk transporting tourists from Bali to surf in this beach.

To reach the beach Maluk very easy. There is a crossing by sea through the Port of Heaven (Lombok) to Pototano (Sumbawa) for 1 h and served for 24-hour ferry. Of Tano to Maluk takes 2 hours by road along the 60 kilometers down the road.

Maluk Besides, there are many beaches in West Sumbawa regency worth a visit. You can down the west beach of Sumbawa to the north and find a beach in Taliwang Poto Batu. On this beach, you will find a stone in the middle hole. Every weekend, local people crowded the beach is for swimming. Why do not you try to Maluk Beach?

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Gili Nanggu : Little Carribian in Southeast Asia, Lombok Best Gili Island

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Gili Nanggu is a small Island Southwest of Lombok with a beautiful white sandy beach, it is surrounded by many small Islands, which also beautiful place for snorkelling and swimming

There are also several Gili islands in the near gili nanggu ideal for snorkeling and diving such as Gili Kedis, Gili Poh, Gili Gede and many more to west side f sekotong bay.

This small island(12,5 ha area) with stunning sand white beaches sit in Southwest Lombok ,easily reached by boat from Lembar Harbour or Taun(Tawun).There is only one cheap-moderate resort with thatched cottages and bungalows.

Here in low season(January-April),it’s possible to feel almost alone on this private island.

Here you have a great snorkelling,even for beginners, with a small reef very close from the shore with lots of colourful fishes,get used to people swimming in a crystal calm water. There is also since 1995 a sea Turtle conservation program with new basins for turtle breeding.

Gili Nanggu is part of an island set known as the Gili Islands, with each of the islands graced with picture perfect beaches made up from pure white sand and clear blue sea water. The island is a paradise for those looking to relax, swim, snorkel and sleep in tropical surroundings.

The only place to stay on the island is comfortable, clean and made up from a mixture of bungalows and cottages. Sea turtles have been spotted off the island and there are thousands of fish in the fertile waters just offshore. Motorized vehicles are banned on Gili Nanggu so the only way to travel is on foot, which simply adds to the charm of the island.

The beaches are really the main draw to any vacation here, whether you want to relax, sunbathe, swim or check out the fish-rich waters with a face mask and snorkel. If you need a break from paradise take a trip to one of the other islands, with boats servicing Gili Kedis, Gili Poh and Gili Gede.

On the white sandy beaches and calm choppy this you can rest without worry disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the beach vendors, because Gili Nanggu is a private island inhabited only by managers and staff. Enchantment of the underwater world has its own charm and is one of the main reasons many visitors who come every day to play on the beach. Just down a few meters into the sea so the fish are colorful tame will come closer. There are also coral reefs and other marine animals are very beautiful.

For those of you who like to travel nautical, diving, sunbathing on the beach, or relax in a natural nuances, come stay in Gili Nanggu. Island area of 12.5 hectares on the west of Lombok is managed using the concept of Forest / Virgin Island, so that still has a beautiful nature and natural. Gili d beauty tranquility and make regular visits Nanggu as a place of many foreign guests. Gili Nanggu dubbed: Paradise Island.

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Gili Trawangan Beach

Gili Trawangan (Terawangan), or simply Gili T, is the largest and most visited of the three Gili Islands off Lombok.

This is the largest of the three Gili Islands with an estimated permanent population of about 800.

Trawangan was the first of the three islands to attract visitors in any numbers, and it was backpackers who led the way. In the 1990s the island developed a reputation as a wild party destination with cheap accommodation, no police, plentiful weed and mushrooms, and readily available harder drugs. Whilst that is still partially the case, Trawangan has matured into a destination that has a far wider appeal.

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The thriving dive industry of the Gili Islands is centred here (although some operators have outposts on the other two islands), and since about 2005, the island has gone through a massive development boom, and a number of upscale sleeping, eating and drinking establishments have opened. Any visitor to Trawangan should be prepared for a real mish-mash of fellow travellers; some will be ensconced in US$400 per night, unashamedly Bali-style villas, while others would be quite happy to kip on the beach after a tough day on the musies.

Orientation

Most of the accommodation and other facilities on the island are on the eastern side, sheltered from the winds and rough seas of the Lombok Strait which sometimes batter the opposite side of the island. Boats dock here as well, on the beach just north of the market. The presence of a concrete jetty often confuses first-timers - just ignore it, as a rather unfortunate engineering miscalculation (or no calculation at all) caused the jetty to be built at the wrong level. The tide is virtually never high enough to allow boats to sensibly and safely use the jetty. It is a rather amusing white elephant.

A footpath circumvents the whole island and various tracks criss-cross, nearly always leading back to this coastal path. The area set back behind the east coast beachfront establishments is where most of the locals live (and where there is a lot of budget accommodation), and is known simply as "the village". There is a low lying hill in the southern centre of the island, which is easily reached from the tracks heading southwest from the back of the village.

Get in

The sea is calmest in the morning and all transport stops running in the late-afternoon, well before dark. During periods of southerly winds and in July and August especially, the swell can be a bit hairy and you are very likely to get wet on the crossing. It is advisable to place laptops, cameras and handphones in waterproof bags for the crossing. You will need to wade through shallow sea when disembarking, so wear either appropriate footwear, or none at all.

From Lombok

The daily Perama [1] service will take you directly from Senggigi departing 9AM to Gili Trawangan in under two hours for a flat Rp 100,000, plus optional Rp 10,000 for pickup at your lodging in Senggigi. Other operators can swing similar deals for Rp 75,000, but these often involve going through Bangsal.

Another option is to arrange a speedboat charter or pickup with your hotel, or a dive shop on Trawangan. These speedboat services run in and out of the lovely Teluk Nare bay in Lombok, south of Bangsal and thus avoiding the thoroughly unpleasant experience of combating the touts there. A speedboat charter normally takes up to three passengers, crosses in 20-30 min, and will cost about Rp 500,000.

The drive north from Senggigi follows the coast and the road offers panoramic views and glimpses of roadside village life. It is not a lengthy trip and the road has recently been upgraded throughout almost the entire length to either Teluk Nare and Bangsal a little further to the north. It is a quite scenic trip and glimpses of the Gilis can be seen as the road rises over the headlands whilst travelling up the coastline.

Public boats

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The cheapest way to reach Gili Trawangan is on a Public boat which departs from Bangsal from 8AM-5PM (but rarely later than 4PM). The official price is Rp 10,000. Sometimes these depart only when there are enough people, normally a minimum of 15 is enough. If numbers are insufficient you might be in for a long wait. The official maximum is 20 people but sometimes the boat is overloaded by the time it is ready to depart. The experience of departing from Bangsal is rarely pleasant due to the very persistent touts who infest the place, just try to ignore them and do not listen to their generally fanciful tales that involve you paying them money to solve an imaginary transportation problem. They often provide a chorus of gloomy predictions regarding the alleged unavailability of services, then if successful they just place unknowing passengers upon the normal scheduled service or a private charter at an often seriously inflated prices.

Buy your tickets direct from the official Koperasi Angkutan Laut Karya Bahari office. In Bangsal this is located inside the main building near the door at the eastern corner. The Koperasi operate the Public Boat, the Shuttle boat, the Island Hopping boat and also offer (official) Charter boats.

The Public boat office on Trawangan is right on the beach north of the unused concrete jetty, near where you are dropped off. You may need to wait until 15-20 others show up, so it's best to be there early in the morning (7AM-8AM) if you want to get moving quickly. The last boat leaves Trawangan around 3PM.

Public boat
This is the standard method to reach Gili Trawangan and is used by both local residents and tourists. The maximum number of passengers is fixed at 20 persons but it is often overloaded with goods and or passengers. If it seems clearly unsafe due to either overloading or prevailing weather conditions then it is most likely best not to board it.
Bangsal to Gili Trawangan 1 way is Rp 10,000
Gili Trawangan to Bangsal 1 way is Rp 10,000


Public boat 
This is the standard method to reach Gili Trawangan and is used by both local residents and tourists. The maximum number of passengers is fixed at 20 persons but it is often overloaded with goods and or passengers. If it seems clearly unsafe due to either overloading or prevailing weather conditions then it is most likely best not to board it.
Bangsal to Gili Trawangan 1 way is Rp 10,000
Gili Trawangan to Bangsal 1 way is Rp 10,000

Shuttle boat
This service supplements the Public boat (ferry) service and departs Gili Trawangan to Bangsal (on the main island of Lombok).
Bangsal to Gili Trawangan departs at 5PM, the official price is Rp 28,000.
Gili Trawangan to Bangsal departs at 8:15AM, the official price is Rp 28,000.
(This is more expensive than the standard Public boat cost officially fixed at Rp 10,000).

Charter boat
The official charter boat service provided by Koperasi Angkutan laut Karya Bahari is permitted to carry a maximum of 12 persons.
Bangsal to Gili Trawangan 1 way is Rp 185,000, return Rp 350,000
Gili Trawangan to Bangsal 1 way is Rp 185,000, return Rp 350,000
Informal and unofficial charters are also available from private operators to travel from Bangsal to Gili Trawangan. If requiring one try to deal only with the boat operator, ignore the touts and 'facilitators' and use your time over a negotiation, any hint of haste or urgency is sure to raise the price.
The situation arising from the activities of pestering touts combined with confusing and inadequate formal services at Bangsal is the source of many disappointments and complaints.

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Sire Medane Beach

Lombok is rich with beautiful beaches. One of the options contained in the beautiful coastal region of North Lombok, rather Sire Medana Beach.
Located 35 kilometers from the city of Mataram make beautiful beaches has become one of the most famous tourist sites and visited by tourists.

A vast expanse of white sand, clear water, coral reefs are maintained and its sustainability is a very attractive combination of beauty, Medana and Sire Beach has it all. Not surprisingly, every inch is utilized tourist sites tourists to indulge a passion swimming, diving, and snorkeling.

Medana Sire is also a page for some of the luxuries that you can enjoy on the island of Lombok, such as golf courses 18 holes in Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club is not only presents a captivating terrain, but also a stunning panorama; Hotel The Oberoi Lombok has a sailboat deck and super yatch and extensive tropical gardens, beautiful, quiet, comfortable and luxurious at the same time, which has become the perfect representative of the lure and pamper the ASEAN Ministers during their visit in the activities of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat.

Do not forget also the charm of the exotic Hotel Lombok. Rows of traditional huts thatched with palm page 6 hectares of course is a tremendous thrill for you. But if that is not quite satisfactory, friendliness, originality, taste the cuisine, as well as additional views of the sunrise set in a beautiful panorama of Mount Rinjani would be able to toss your feelings up to the seventh heaven.

To complete the perfection of Sire Medana Beach tourist area, berpetualanglah sekiatr twenty minutes to the open sea and you will be met with the three musketeers tourist island of Lombok, the Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. The island is surrounded by water so clear, beautiful stretch of coral and tropical fish collection of the most brilliant in color and is the idol of deity for the tourists from all over the world

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Surfing and Fishing in Kuta Area

Surfing

Kuta is a surfers destination, with world class shore, reef and point breaks along the coast. Personal transport is the best way if not the only way to access the surfing spots. Since there have been reports of thefts in Southern Lombok, you should expect to pay a few thousand Rupiah to a local to guard your bike during your time in the water. Board can be hired in Kuta town or at the Gerupuk village.

Surfing can get busy, with locals and boatmen all joining in. Be aware that some locals can become aggressive following any mishaps in the surf, regardless of who is at fault. This is usually to cause intimidation (and demands for money) but can lead to physical threats. Stay respectful, handle any incidents calmly and fairly, and other locals will almost always look out for you.

Popular surf breaks around Kuta:

Seger reef: the closest break to Kuta village, Seger provides a heavy right hander and is excellent under most conditions. It's a popular spot during the afternoon tide shift, and especially after the big rains in the wet season. Ride past the Novotel, then turn right after the small bridge and continue taking right turns until the road becomes unsealed. There is free parking at the very end, with a small hill that onlookers can climb for a phenomenal view of the surroundings.

Air Guling: Air Guling is a beach to the West of Kuta village. The break is a fair paddle from shore, and is a strong right hander, which can become very hollow during a large swell. Continue West from Kuta, up the mountain and over the other side. There is a view of the beach when coming down, and don't be deceived when the road swerves away from the coast. Eventually on the left there will be an unsealed dirt road which can be very difficult to handle (unadvisable to ride when wet). Continue the road to the beach, and pay Rp 3,000 to watch your bike.
Gerupuk: The most popular break in Kuta. There are two main breaks here, although some others pop up in the right conditions. You need to hire a boatman from the village to access the breaks (Rp 70,000 for 1 person, Rp 40,000 per person for 2, and Rp 30,000 each for more). The boat will wait while you surf, however the boatmen will often join you out on the surf, which can cause frustrations when crowded. To get here, take a ride east for 7 km (about 10-15 min). There is a common parking area for surfers and tourists, which the locals monitor. Parking is usually free (although the standard fee is Rp 1,000 if you are asked to pay).
 Inside Gerupuk: Insides is located in a sheltered bay and is good for beginners/intermediate. Absolute beginners (first time on a board) may find this intimidating, during large swell and crowded conditions, and should look for a simple beach break (like Tanjung Aan). The floor is a soft reef bed which doesn't cause much damage. The wave breaks both left and right here, and can get busy. Ocean Bar is located a short paddle away from the break (floating on the sea) and offers cold drinks, fruit and basic food.
Outside Gerupuk: Cannot be seen from the village, it's a short boat ride away. Outsides is generally the most reliable bet for a surf - there is nearly always something to surf here (even in low swell conditions). The wave is a right hander and can be quite heavy.

Tanjung Aan: Beach break in between Kuta and Gerupuk, for absolute beginners. Take the usual route out to Gerupuk, and take a right hand turn into Turtle Warung - before the football field (around 2km outside Gerupuk). There are a series of Warungs on the beach, which you will need to drive past. You can park at or near the Turtle Warung, and take a short walk over the hill to see the surf behind. Tanjung Aan can get blown out during afternoon wind, so better to hit it in the morning. The hill will give you one of the best views of Kuta's beaches and inlets, and the sunset is particularly good (with beers from the Warungs).

Surf shops

Kimen Surf, Jl Kuta Mawun, Pujut, Kuta (at the junction), ☎ +62 370 655064 (kimensurf@yahoo.com). The original surf shop in Kuta, operating since 2004. Also rent bikes.  edit

Kuta Reef Surf Shop, Kuta Beach (on the beach, near Surfers Inn).  

Breeze Surf - Located at Breeze cafe on the eastern end of town. Surfboard rental, wax, surf lessons and surf guide
Fishing

There is excellent sport fishing to be had in waters off Kuta. Unfortunately, the only charter boats available locally are local wooden outriggers and these are not always ideal for the challenging fishing conditions. You can though get a decent day's fishing by hiring one of these boats with a captain from the local guys on Kuta Beach. Those requiring a bigger, more comfortable boat will need to bring one around from the Senggigi area, or across the Badung Strait from Bali.

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KUTA, at central lombok

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Kuta is a coastal town in the south of the island of Lombok in Indonesia.
The scenery is spectacular, with cliffs and mountains reaching the coast to create jagged and awe- inspiring landscapes and views. The beaches are some of the best in Indonesia, with pristine white sand, and transparent blue-greens in the water. Kuta has some of the best surfing in the world, so naturally many visitors are surfers.

Kuta has a wide variety of accommodations and restaurants, ranging from backpacker offerings to a four star resort for more wealthy travelers. Many people come to Kuta just to unwind, lie on the beach, rent a motorcycle to look around, or to just relax by reading a book or taking a nap in the afternoon.

Most of Kuta retains its sleepy, natural character as a typical fishing village. The local people live in housing clusters (called kampungs) and are largely unaffected by tourist activity. Travellers can walk along dirt roads and see the villagers going about their normal daily activities. Food is usually cooked over a wood fire and the children live a carefree life of playing on the beach and climbing trees. Most people are exceptionally friendly to foreigners, although a very small element have growing hostilities. With the High numbers of surfers coming to Kuta Lombok, some frustrations can lead to aggression and ugly incidents, and with no police around, it can become unsafe. Remain cautious and use common sense; particularly at night, around local surfer-dudes who are drinking.

Lombok International Airport is around 20 minutes away, and there has recently been a huge amount of land speculation in the Kuta area from high-end hotel operators and other investors.
From Bandara Internasional Lombok

Lombok International Airport (BIL) ((IATA: LOP), ICAO: WADL) is south west of Praya in south central Lombok. This new international airport will provide facilities for wide bodied aircraft and more modern terminal facilities and cargo facilities.

Kuta is approximately 20-30 minutes from the new airport. A journey by metered taxi should be anticipated to cost around Rp 40,000-45,000.

Please see the main Lombok article for more details on the new international airport and connecting services to Kuta.

From Bali

There are many shuttle bus companies which have scheduled transport from Bali. Expect to pay around Rp 150,000 per person (one way) from main Bali departure centers such as Kuta or Ubud. The price will include the ferry and connecting shuttles. The popular Perama [1] bus company will charge only an additional Rp 10,000 per surfboard. The one-way trip by bus and ferry usually requires more than 12 hr of travel to reach Kuta. It is a slow, but inexpensive and comfortable way to travel if that fits your style.

From Lembar

From Lembar the price to Kuta must be negotiated in advance. Competition is fierce and porters will often place your luggage in a taxi prior to settling the price. If using a taxi you should ensure that the driver uses the meter. Assertive behavior can ensure you choose the type of transport and price that suits your needs. The taxi fare from Lembar to Kuta should be around Rp 250,000. If using a hired car ensure that the price is clearly defined before you enter the vehicle and depart.

By shuttle

Tourist shuttle tickets can be booked at the Perama office from 7AM–10PM, opposite the wartel (telephone office) or the one attached to Segare Anak Bungalow. They have daily departures to destinations on Lombok and Bali. Transport to Lembar, the port for connecting ferries to Padangbai in Bali, costs Rp 125,000 per person. To travel further north, prices to Senggigi and the Gili Islands should be Rp 100,000 and Rp 150,000 respectively.

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