Like its neighbor, Bali, Lombok also holds the charm of natural beauty that is no less exotic. The beach is one of the popular destinations there, with a stretch of calming blue water, rocks that form abstract yet beautiful natural paintings, to waves that can take you surfing. The island is surrounded by the sea, making Lombok have many beaches that are ready to be explored for their beauty. What are the rows of beaches in question? Here are 5 recommendations that you can visit when traveling to Lombok:
1. Kuta Beach Lombok
Kuta Beach, which is more familiar to your ears, may be in Bali, but Lombok also has Kuta Beach, which is often called Merica Beach by locals. This name was given because the sand has grains that have a texture similar to the spice and the clear sea water, this beach offers a very beautiful view. This beach is surrounded by hills, one of the famous ones is Mandalika Hill. You can also visit the hill, meet and learn about the Sasak tribe, and see the sea worm hunting ritual, which is carried out by local residents throughout February and March.
2. Selong Belanak Beach
Located in Pujut Village, Central Lombok, Selong Belanak Beach is one of those that does not have many visitors. With that situation, you can be quite free to explore this beach without having to worry about jostling with other visitors. Selong Belanak Beach is also one of the best beaches to learn surfing. Selong Belanak Beach is a paradise for surfers. The waves are consistent and suitable for various skill levels.
One of the unique things about this beach is that every afternoon, there will be a view of a herd of buffaloes being herded back to their pens across the edge of Selong Belanak Beach. One of the photogenic moments that you must capture when visiting this beach.
3. Tanjung Aan Beach
Tanjung Aan Beach is located not far from Kuta Beach Lombok, only about five kilometers away. This beach presents natural scenery that can amaze anyone who comes here. This beach has a fairly long coastline. In addition, its uniqueness is that it has two different sand textures: on the left side of the beach the sand is textured like pepper while on the right the sand is fine and white.
The beauty of Tanjung Aan Beach is even more complete because it is surrounded by green hills. The beauty is enhanced by the blue sea and sky, not just a moment when visiting this one beach.
On this beach you can visit several other natural attractions such as Batu Payung, which can be reached by crossing by boat. In addition to Batu Payung there is the famous Marese Hill, this Merese Hill is one of the best spots to wait for the sunset on Lombok Island.
4. Pink Beach
Pink Beach Lombok or Pink Beach Lombok is also called Tangsi Beach. The uniqueness of this beach is the pink sand. The pink color of the beach sand is formed from white grains mixed with fine fragments of dead red coral. There are hills and vast grasslands on the left side of the beach, walking up this hill you can see the stunning view of Pink Beach.
5. Mawun Beach
In Central Lombok there is also Mawun Beach. Mawun Beach offers a very exotic natural beauty. With its soft white sand and turquoise sea water, this beach is one of the favorite destinations for tourists.
