Beaches & the coast
Where to swim, where to just look, and how far each one is.
Tanjung Aan Beach, Lombok: How to Get There, Best Time, What It Costs
Tanjung Aan Beach is 15-20 minutes from Kuta Lombok and consistently delivers: calm water for swimming, two types of sand, warungs on the beach, and Merese Hill for sunset. Everything you need for the trip.
Read the guide →South Lombok Beaches: A Practical Guide to the Coast
South Lombok has one of the most varied stretches of coastline in Indonesia — from surf-heavy exposed bays to quiet sheltered coves. Here's what's actually worth visiting and what to expect from each.
Read the guide →Beaches Within 25 Minutes of Kuta Lombok
Four beaches within a 25-minute scooter ride of Kuta Lombok — each one worth visiting for different reasons.
Read the guide →Pink Beach (Tangsi): Snorkeling in East Lombok
Tangsi Beach — known as Pink Beach — sits in East Lombok with coral reefs close to shore and sand that is more strawberry blonde than pink, but worth the trip regardless.
Read the guide →Semeti Beach: Volcanic Rock Formations and Natural Pools in South Lombok
Semeti Beach in South Lombok is known for dramatic volcanic rock formations, blowholes, and wave-carved tidal pools — not a swimming beach, but one of the more striking coastal spots near Kuta.
Read the guide →Tanjung Poki: Blowholes and Wave Formations in South Lombok
Tanjung Poki is a rocky headland near Kuta where limestone formations with natural blowholes send columns of seawater shooting upward at high tide.
Read the guide →Surf
Beginner beach breaks to expert reef. Season, level and logistics.
Surf Spots in South Lombok: The Complete Guide (2026)
Every surf spot in South Lombok worth knowing — Selong Belanak, Mawi, Gerupuk, Ekas and more — with a quick comparison table by level, season, and distance from Kuta.
Read the guide →Your Guide to a Surf Trip in Lombok: Spots, Season, and Logistics
From beginner beach breaks to expert barrel spots — a complete guide to planning a surf trip to Lombok, including the main spots, best season, and what to bring.
Read the guide →Snorkeling in South Lombok
South Lombok has solid snorkeling within easy reach of Kuta — if you know which spots to pick and when to go.
Read the guide →Sunsets & viewpoints
Merese, Seger, Prabu — plus sunset times by month.
Sunset in Kuta Lombok: Times by Month + The 3 Best Spots (2026)
The best sunset spots in Kuta Lombok — Merese Hill, Seger, and Prabu — plus sunset times by month and how to get to each viewpoint before the light goes.
Read the guide →Tanjung Ringgit: Coastal Trekking at the Southeast Tip of Lombok
Tanjung Ringgit is a remote headland in Southeast Lombok with coastal trails, WWII remnants, and unobstructed views of Rinjani and the open sea.
Read the guide →Waterfalls & trekking
Jungle interior, coastal trails, national park.
Benang Kelambu Waterfall: Swimming and Jungle Trekking Near Mataram
Benang Kelambu is a 20-metre waterfall in North Lombok's jungle interior, reachable by a short jungle trek with a swimmable pool at the base.
Read the guide →Mangku Sakti Waterfall: A Remote Jungle Trek in Lombok's Interior
Mangku Sakti is a series of cascading cataracts deep in Lombok's jungle interior, reached by a narrow forest trek and more remote than the popular Benang Kelambu falls.
Read the guide →Gunung Tunak National Park: Coastal Trail and Old Lighthouse in South Lombok
Gunung Tunak is a compact national park on a headland in South Lombok, with a 3km coastal trail leading to an old lighthouse and good sea views — 30 to 40 minutes from Kuta.
Read the guide →Islands & day trips
The Gilis nobody talks about, and the boat trips worth the drive.
Gili Nanggu: Lombok's Quiet Island Day Trip
Gili Nanggu is a small, quiet island off southwest Lombok — white sand, coral reefs, snorkeling, and almost no crowds. Here's how to visit from Kuta.
Read the guide →Sekotong Islands: Quiet Beaches and Snorkeling in Southwest Lombok
The Sekotong Islands are a chain of small, mostly undeveloped islands off the southwest coast of Lombok — reached by boat, good for snorkeling, and not yet crowded.
Read the guide →Culture & villages
Sasak weaving, water palaces, pearl farms.
Beleq Village: Sasak Culture Since the 14th Century
Beleq Village in Central Lombok is one of the oldest Sasak settlements on the island, preserving traditional architecture and customs that date back to the 14th century.
Read the guide →Sukarara Village: Traditional Hand-Woven Textiles in Central Lombok
Sukarara Village in Central Lombok is home to some of Lombok's finest traditional weavers, producing tenun ikat and gold and silver thread tenun songket on hand looms.
Read the guide →Narmada Water Palace: History, Gardens, and Natural Springs
Narmada is a 300-year-old Hindu water palace in West Lombok — part royal retreat, part sacred site, part botanical garden.
Read the guide →Lombok Pearl Farms: Visiting Autore and Understanding South Sea Pearls
Lombok is one of the world's leading producers of South Sea pearls. The Autore Pearl Farm offers tours of the cultivation process and a showroom where you can buy direct.
Read the guide →Planning your trip
When to come, how to get here, and what you need to sort out.
Best Time to Visit Lombok: Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Dry season runs May–October with the clearest skies in July–August. But shoulder months (April, October) offer green landscapes and fewer crowds — here's how to choose.
Read the guide →When and Why to Visit Lombok
Lombok rewards visitors year-round, but timing your trip around the seasons makes a real difference. Here's when to go and what makes the island worth the trip.
Read the guide →Lombok During the Wet Season: What to Expect
The wet season in Lombok runs November to March. Rain is mostly short and predictable, prices are lower, and the island is noticeably less crowded.
Read the guide →How to Get to Kuta Lombok (and The Spot)
Getting to Kuta Lombok is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to get here from Bali, from the airport, and from other parts of Lombok.
Read the guide →Your Guide to Riding a Scooter in Lombok
Renting a scooter is the most practical way to explore Lombok. Here's what you need to know about licenses, renting, road conditions, and staying safe.
Read the guide →How to Register Your Phone as a Foreigner in Indonesia
Foreign phones need IMEI registration to work on Indonesian networks for stays over 90 days. Here's what you need to know, and how to get a local SIM card.
Read the guide →What to Do in Lombok: A Practical Activity Guide
From surf breaks and volcanic trekking to Sasak villages and the Gili Islands, Lombok packs an enormous range of activities into a compact and accessible island.
Read the guide →South Lombok: A First-Timer's Destination Guide
South Lombok offers great surf, pristine beaches, Sasak cultural access, and serious trekking — without the crowds. Here's what to expect and how to get the most out of it.
Read the guide →Welcome to Lombok — What You Need to Know
Lombok is one of Indonesia's most beautiful islands. Here's what to expect when you arrive — surf, transport, money, and more.
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