Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist place in Lombok, Indonesia. Located on the west coast of the island of Lombok. Senggigi Beach is not as big as Kuta Beach in Bali, but immediately we are here will feel like being at Kuta Beach, Bali. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, although there are still leaves that are still strewn garbage because it is rarely cleaned. Underwater scenery is very beautiful, and tourists can do snorkeling as much because the waves are not too large. Ketengah towering coral reefs cause waves break in the middle magnitude. There are also hotels with varying prices, from the expensive to the hotel economically worthwhile.


There are several alternatives to achieve the Senggigi Beach:

* From Bali; Arrive at Sheet Harbour, you can go straight to Senggigi beach with a bus 3 / 4 or chartered car with other passengers.

* From Jakarta and other big cities; Arrive at the airport, you can climb that would take a taxi to the hotel where you stay.

* From Ampenan, you can climb Bemo available from 06.00 AM to 06.30 PM for about Rp. 1.500 majors Ampenan-Senggigi, or Senggigi-Ampenan.

Where to Stay
Around Senggigi Beach there are many lodging options that can be made to suit your needs. Starting from five-star hotels, resorts, hotels jasmine up. Some places to stay that can be used as an alternative is the Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.

Dining Guide
Along the beach, lined eateries that provide different types of dishes typical of Lombok and other types of dishes. During their stay in Lombok, do not forget to taste the Chicken Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.

Around
If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can ride Cidomo "typical NTB transport pulled by a horse. Or you can also walk around the beach with

Things to See or Do
Many of the activities you can do here, such as swimming, canoeing, diving, snorkeling or just sunbathing and enjoying the scenery.

Approximately half an hour on foot, the tourists can find Batu Bolong at this beach. This is a temple which was built on the reef is located on the beach. According to ancient legends of the local community are held regularly to sacrifice a virgin shark dimakankan to this place. Other legends say that before many women who precipitate themselves into the sea from this place because of a broken heart. From this place also saw Mount Agung in Bali Island.

Batu Bolong not far from the tomb of a scholar. This is a sacred place for the devotees Wetu Telu.

Souvenirs
Along the coastal strip of Senggigi, there are many souvenir shops that offer goods Lombok handicrafts such as paintings, handicrafts, woven fabric of Lombok, pearl jewelry and others.

Tips
* Do not forget to bring sunscreen and extra clothes.
* Do not forget to bring a bathing suit.
* When you swim, please be careful because there are many coastal rocks.


Photos: From didisadili's and ferygoodfam