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 Senggigi, north of Bangsal, belongs to the most scenic and most popular beaches on the island of Lombok with good accommodation facilities. Coral gardens grow in the sea just off shore. Senggigi Lombok maybe equivalent to Bali's Kuta Beach, but is in many ways totally different. It's far more quiet and peaceful, the nightlife here is also much more limited. The place is located north of Mataram and not far from the airport, many tourists prefer to stay here the first days before they explore the rest of the island, but you can also use Senggigi as your permanent base. Senggigi is clearly the most developed tourist area on Lombok, but stretches over a wide area and is still not overdeveloped.
There are some large, expensive hotels here, but you can also find accommodation of a more simple standard. The number of restaurants have increased in the last few years, but there is still some time before Lombok can compete with Bali. It is recommended to enjoy the sunset from a restaurant by the beach, the nightlife is not as varied as on Bali, but there are some pubs and nightclubs with live music.
The west coast of Lombok looking south towards Senggigi.To explore the area outside Senggigi it is a good idea to rent a car with or without a driver. Taxi is also cheap, but don't trust them to come back to pick you up in remote areas, if they get a better deal they tend to "forget" you. If you visit remote areas keep the car the whole day, that can save you a lot of trouble getting back to the hotel. Motorbikes are dangerous, a lot of tourists have accidents here every year, make sure your travel insurance is valid and drive at your own risk.
Except for some Hindu temples and the beach there are not that many attractions here, but as a base for exploring Lombok and for rest and recreation it is an excellent place. Senggigi Beach is a few kilometer long, and good for swimming and snorkeling. It's possible to arrange diving trips to the Gili islands or a trek to the top of Gunung Rinjani from here, but to a much higher price than you have to pay if you go on your own.
Fishingboats with sails on Senggigi. Bali in the background with Gunung Agung.The view towards Bali and Gunung Agung while hundreds of colorful fishing vessels come home early in the morning is an unforgettable sight, and the sunsets are as beautiful as sunsets come. North of Senggigi is also a beautiful coastal area with a few hotels and lovely view towards the Gili islands and Bali. The tourism here has gone downhill since 1998, after the riots following the Asia crisis and the political turmoil in Indonesia. The terrorist attacks in New York 11th September 2001 and the Bali bombing in 2002 didn't help either. But people do usually forget unpleasant things quite quickly and now starts to return to Lombok. Still it should be easy to get a hotel room here without ordering in advance, at least in the low season.
On a series of sweeping bays, Senggigi is the most developed tourist area in Lombok. The sunsets over the Lombok strait are superb, and you can enjoy them from the beach or from one of the beachfront restaurants. Senggigi, north of Bangsal, belongs to the most scenic and most popular
beaches on the island of Lombok with good accommodation facilities. Located on the western coast of Lombok in the small village and resort area of Senggigi.
The town of Senggigi spreads out along nearly 10 kilometers of coastal road. This road continues north to Bangsal, the port for the Gili Islands. Along the way be in store for winding turns, steep hills, and a fantastic scenery of the coast. The bays are ideal for swimming snorkeling and other popular water activities and its impressive hillsides provide a dramatic backdrop and breathtaking scenic road trips along the coast to the north.
Getting There
Theres a few alternatives to get Senggigi Beach :
Coming from Lembar harbour, you can go straight to Senggigi by Perama Shuttle
bus, or any other Shuttle service available. Lombok taxi available on call for 24 hours of service.
If you are coming by plane, there is a taxi service at the airport that will take you to your hotel destination for Rp. 35,000 (US$4.00).
Public transportation or " Bemos " are available from 06.00 AM - 06.30 PM for about Rp. 1,500 (Ampenan-Senggigi, or Senggigi-Ampenan) one way.
Ojek service (ridding the mopeds with advanced bargain deals) are available at night until the bars closed.
Where to Stay
There a lot of diverse range of hotel accommodations that you can choose to stay in Senggigi, from deluxe four-star resort properties to simple home-stays, Such as Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and many more.
Moving Around
To go around Senggigi Beach, you can ride cidomos or if you wanted, you can go on foot.
Dining Guide
There are various foreign and local restaurants that offering international and local foods, cafes and entertainment venues. These all are available along the main Senggigi road and on certain areas along the beach. For inexpensive eating, try the food stalls along the beach, especially at the end of the road past the Senggigi Beach Hotel
Souvenir Tips
There are many souvenir shops along the main Senggigi road that offering you many kind of Lombok souvenir, starting from clothes, paintings, handicrafts, wooden crafts, etc.
Other Things to See or Do
- Swimming off the beach is safe.
- You can also do canoeing here in Senggigi.
- Visit Pura Batu Bolong on a rocky point south of Senggigi.
- There's good snorkeling off the point and in the sheltered bay around the headland
Travel Tips
- Dont forget to equipped yourself with sun protection.
- Bring a bathing suit and extra clothing's.
- Several places rent mask-snorkel-fin sets. Try at the beach near tha Art Market or the Senggigi Beach Hotel.
- Senggigi nightlife is low key when there are few tourists in town. It's busier on Friday and Saturday, when young locals come up from the Mataram area.
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