Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach

          Senggigi Beach is the main tourist destinations in Lombok Island. When you visit Lombok, it is almost impossible to miss Senggigi.Senggigi is one of the most interesting tourist objects in Lombok.Senggigi has an amazing panorama. The sea and its surrounding area is wonderful. It’s a perfect place to relax and refresh your mind. The beach has panoramic view, it’s comparable to Kuta Bali. 

          You can find complete facilities in the beach, like restaurants, bars, travel agents, hotels, money changers, photo processors and discotheques. Since the beach is very popular among tourists, the government keeps developing it into the most attractive tourist object, not only in Lombok but also all around the world.

Location

          Senggigi Beach lies in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. There are certain alternatives accesses to the beach. If you are at Lembar Harbour, you can continue your journey straight towards Senggigi by Perama Shutlle bus, or other buses available. You can also go by taxi which is available on call for 24 hours. If you are coming to Lombok by plane, you can also directly go by taxi. Many taxis are available at the airport, and it will take you to the hotel you will stay. You need to pay for about Rp35,000 (US$4.00) for the taxi. Then, if you want to go to Senggigi from your hotel, you can go by public transportations, called bemo. The trip for the bemo is Ampenan-Senggigi or Senggigi-Ampenan one way. You need to pay for Rp1,500 for the bemo. Ojek is also available to take you to Senggigi.  

Activities

          Actually, there are many activities you can do in Senggigi Beach like snorkeling, sea kayaking, bicycling, massages, surfing, diving, spear fishing, trekking and hiking. The beach has calm but strong waves to allow surfers to have a challenging surfing. Surfing will give a great experience. To relax your body, you can have traditional massages. The massages are served by local Sasak women. This is therapeutic massages, and you will feel fresh after having the therapy. To have a great adventure, you can do trekking and hiking. You can learn the natural forest near the beach and the species that you may be able to find.

Accommodations

          As we know, Senggigi Beach is a very popular beach in Lombok. And that is why you don’t have to worry about where you have to stay. There are a wide range of hotels, from budget to splurge ones. For example, you can stay in the Beach Club for budget rate. You need to pay for about Rp150,000 to Rp600,000 (US16.00 to US$63.00) per night depending on the room type. You can also select Puri Bunga for mid-range rate. You need to pay for Rp390,000 to Rp720,000 (US40.00 to US$75.00) per night. Otherwise, you can stay in Living Asia Resort for splurge rate. You have to spend Rp650,000 to Rp1,650,000 (US$67 to US$170) per night.

          When you have your holiday, it is better for you to take a trip to Lombok, a beautiful island in West Nusa Tenggara. And you can include Senggigi Beach in your travel plan and you will enjoy the panoramic view of the beach.