Lombok Tourism - Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach

 

Hi, guys. See me again in my another article that will serves you many information about beautiful spots for your vacation. In this article, i will present to you about a beautiful beach near my house, Senggigi Beach.

If you purpose to have an adrenaline rush through Lombok surfing or to have an enjoyable time with friends for canoeing or swimming, then SenggigiBeach Lombok is the right place to go. Senggigi Beach is the best place to do various sport activities. If you want to have a great dining experience or simply hang out with some friends, you can also choose on this beach.

Senggigi Beach is one of the most popular Lombok destinations and it has known by local and international tourists. Senggigi Beach is located in the east coast of Lombok Island. To reach the beach, you can take a taxi, rent a car or motorcycle. It only takes about 30 minutes drive from Mataram. Beside rent a car in Lombok, you can also reach the beach by taking public transportation. From Mataram, you can take a public transportation with Sweta – Ampenan route by paying IDR 3,000 per person. From Ampenan, you can continue the travel with Ampenan – Senggigi route with only IDR 2,000.

When you have reached Senggigi Beach parking lot, you can walk about three minutes to reach the beach. Along the road side to the beach, you will find so many stands that sell foods and beverages, souvenirs, used books and many others.

When you enter the beach, you will find two large gazebos right in front of the beach entrance and the north side of the beach. The gazebo located on the entrance is usually used by the fishermen to take a rest and you can find snorkeling rental service there. On the north gazebo, there are some Bulayak sate sellers, Lombok traditional food. On the gazebo, you can enjoy the beach while you take your lunch. If you need something fresh to drink, make sure you go to the side of the gazebo, you will find coconut sellers right there.

Based on the contour and wave character, Senggigi Lombok is perfect for you who love water sports such as canoeing and surfing. The best place for surfing is the south side of the beach. The wave in this area is so perfect for surfing. However, if you want to enjoy canoeing, the best part of the beach is the area in front of the Senggigi Beach Resort because the wave is calmer. Snorkeling is also a recommended activity in this area. You can enjoy the beauty of underwater world in the calm sea. You don’t have to carry your own snorkeling equipment because they are available in the area.

Another enjoyable activity that you can do in Senggigi Beach Lombok is jogging. You will find a jogging track along the Senggigi Beach, so you can burn the fat while enjoying the wonderful view and fresh air of the beach. Of course, the best time to do this activity is in the morning or at late afternoon, so you can watch the sunset.

If you have a chance to visit this beach, then it had better to walk to the north because you will find art market there. Various cheap souvenirs, clothes, and handicrafts can be found there. Stop by in the Fine Art Gallery, so you can check the artistic painting that is made with new style and media by the local painter, Karyana,

If you are lucky, you can watch various festivals in Senggigi Beach. Both local and international festivals are held there. The reason why there are so many festivals held in Senggigi Beach rather than other Lombok beaches is the popularity of the beach among the local, national and international community.

Trust me, you will find what are you looking here and you will never regret it.