Saturday, March 29, 2008

PLACES OF INTEREST LOMBOK ISLAND


Kute Beach
On the ruggedly beautiful south coast, lies the impressive white sandy expanse of Kuta beach. The beach is perpect place to wonder, at low tide, among a plethora of shell, coral and other marine life. Accommodation within the mind range bracket to luxuarious is found here, many of witch line the main beach.

Lembar/ Gerung
Lembar, Lombok' Main Port, links the island to neighbouring Bali. This port also used as a departure point for those wishing to visit the smaller islet of Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak and Gili Tangkong.

Gili Nanggu
On the southeast coast of Lombok. Gili Nanggu is a beautiful islet sandwhices between Gili Sudak and Gili Tangkong. Is a great place to canoe and sail and can be reached by boat from Lembartaking about twenty minutes from Tawun.

Senggigi
Situated ten kilometers north of Mataram, Senggigi is Lomboks' oldest and most famous Resort area. A Perpect place to relax, Sengigi boats a series of while sandy beaches and a safe swimming area, which also provides some good wayes ffor surfers as well being home to a colourful reef which provides shelter to a variety old marine file and exquisitely shaped coral a perfect place to snorkel. Sengigi caters for all wallets. Expansive restaurant and small cafe, line the main street accommodation ranging from 5-start luxury hotel small, comfortable bungalows is available.

Gili Poh
This small island is home to a traditional Sasak Village and is and island on which traditional fishing technique are still employed