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Lombok

As beguiling, beach-blessed and downright blissful as its near neighbour Bali, Lombok is now much more than just a surfers' paradise.

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  • Long Kuta sand beach, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pantai Mawun

    South Lombok

    This beach is reason enough to venture down Kuta way. Some 8km west of Kuta and 600m off the main road, this half-moon cove is framed by soaring headlands…

  • Temple of Wektu Telu Religion, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pura Lingsar

    Mataram

    Just 6km east of Mataram, in the village of Lingsar, this large temple compound is the holiest in Lombok. It was built in 1714 by King Anak Agung Ngurah…

  • Gunung Rinjani

    Gunung Rinjani

    Lombok

    Lording it over the northern half of Lombok, Gunung Rinjani (3726m) is Indonesia's second-tallest volcano. It's an astonishing peak, and sacred to Hindus…

  • Tanjung Aan

    Tanjung Aan

    South Lombok

    Some 5km east of Kuta, Tanjung Aan (aka A'an, Ann) is a spectacular sight: a giant horseshoe bay with two sweeping arcs of fine sand with the ends…

  • Pantai Selong Blanak

    Pantai Selong Blanak

    South Lombok

    Behold the wide, sugar-white beach with water streaked a thousand shades of blue, ideal for swimming. You can rent surfboards (per day 50,000Rp) and…

  • Air Terjun Sindang Gila

    Air Terjun Sindang Gila

    Lombok

    This spectacular set of falls is a 20-minute walk from Senaru via a lovely forest and hillside trail. The hardy make for the creek, edge close and then…

  • Pantai Mawi

    Pantai Mawi

    South Lombok

    This is a surf paradise: a stunning scene, with legendary barrels and several more beaches scattered around the great bay. Watch out for the strong rip…

  • Air Terjun Tiu Kelep

    Air Terjun Tiu Kelep

    Lombok

    A further 50 minutes or so uphill from the popular Air Terjun Sindang Gila is this waterfall with a swimming hole. The track is steep and guides are…

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