Vacation on Lombok Island beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Hallmarks of the picturesque island of Lombok are fantastically beautiful beaches with white sand and turquoise water. Kuta is considered the most famous beach resort; it has long been chosen by romantic natures, as well as surfers. Local beaches are very quiet and feature special natural beauty. There are several hotels, popular restaurants and entertainment venues. Due to impressive sizes, beaches are never crowded; there are more than enough secluded places to stay even in high season.

Much of Kuta coastline is devoid of any equipment, so you should bring beach stuff with you. One of the most popular beaches in these places is Mawun, a quiet lagoon, surrounded by green hills all around. There are no strong waves there, so the beach is perfect for families.

Travelers who like to rest in more comfortable environment have to pay attention to Senggigi resort. A large selection of hotels and entertainment venues, restaurants and, of course, equipped beaches has made this resort town one of the most popular on the island. Local beaches are very popular among fans of snorkeling; the beauty of the seabed in these places is simply indescribable. Divers won’t be bored there, as local water sports centers offer lots of services. Relaxing at beautiful beaches is not the only entertainment available at the resort. Exciting hiking trails originate in the immediate vicinity of the coast; fans of ecological tourism would enjoy the resort. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The picturesque fishing village Gerupuk is the focus on the most popular surfing spots on the island. Both experienced athletes and beginners can hone skills there; nature itself has created ideal conditions on the coast for recreation. Those who are looking for complete privacy would enjoy local beaches; Gerupuka coast is wild and devoid of any civilization trends. The village has long been inhabited by families of fishermen, so it would be very interesting for fans of fishing.

Many of the major hotels are located on the waterfront and have private beaches. Among them there is the equipped Pantai Putri Nyale Beach located to the east of Kuta, close to Novotel. Length of the beach is about 3,000 meters; it’s well equipped to satisfy the most discerning travelers. A pretty interesting object is the Seger Beach; it’s also in the immediate vicinity of Kuta. Despite the fact that the beach isn’t suitable for swimming because of strong undercurrents, every day it’s visited by many curious tourists. The coast is the best fit for hiking and admiring the sunset.

One of the most beautiful beaches of the island is Tanjung A'an. That’s a large lagoon with water of saturated turquoise. There are several cozy cafes at the beach, so you can comfortably sunbathe all day. Air Guling bay is suitable for a comfortable stay; proximity to Kuta makes this place one of the most attractive in the eyes of tourists. It’s also worth noting the picturesque Mawi Beach; experienced surfers prefer to spend time there. Strong waves can be seen there almost every day, so the training conditions are very comfortable.