Sightseeing in Gili Islands - what to see. Complete travel guide
Gili Islands consist of three beautiful islands and is part of the Bali archipelago. The former began to attract travelers quite recently. Prior to that these amazing places with pristine landscapes haven't felt an influence of civilization; many of the modern things are prohibited there by law. It's prohibited to drive cars and motor bikes on the island, so the only available means of transportation are bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles. Many tourists prefer to travel around the islands on foot, as they can see beautiful places and interesting objects at every step.
Gili is quite a nice place for family holidays. Despite the fact that there is little entertainment for children on the Islands, the year-round season, clean sandy beaches and magnificent, … Open
The basis of the most local dishes is rice, and perhaps the most popular dish here is fried rice «nasi goreng» with various additives. You should also try satay chicken – grilled meat … Open
There is not much information about the early history of the Gili Islands. First mentions of the archipelago date back to the World War II period. At that time, the Japanese army occupied the island. It was also used as a camp for war prisoners. The islands also became an observation post of the army. Nowadays, nothing reminds of that difficult period in the history of the island. Invaders didn’t make any negative impact on the natural splendor of the archipelago. Divers, who choose to explore sites not far from Gili Air Island, will have a fantastic opportunity to see a sunken patrol craft. The boat has been there since the war times.
Gili will appeal to those who are fond of water sports. The underwater world here is diverse and rich. You can see bright tropical fish, turtles and corals. Each island has diving schools … Open
Since that time, the development of the tourist industry has become one of the major goals of the region. New hotels, sports centers, and other infrastructure for vacationers appear on the islands regularly. The luxurious Pesona Resort and Restaurant has become a true historical landmark of the island. It was the first hotel on the island, the opening of which took place in 1982. Initially, the hotel was very small and was famous under another name, Pak Majid. Nowadays, it is one of the largest and most prestigious hotels on the islands.
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National and city parks around Gili Islands
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Guntur' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Kerandangan' , 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Suranadi' , 29.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Gunung Rinjani' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Bangko-bangko' , 46.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Guntur' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Kerandangan' , 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Suranadi' , 29.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Gunung Rinjani' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Bangko-bangko' , 46.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Gili Islands from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Senggigi Beach
From the series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Gili Islands center - 14 km.
Despite its impressive scale, the abundance of hotels and entertainment venues, the Senggigi Beach is very clean. Not only employees of nearby hotels, but also local residents collect garbage there. During the tourist season, high waves and storms occur infrequently. That makes the exotic coast of dark volcanic sand so attractive for a comfortable relaxation. …
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