In which city house in Lombok?

Are you going to Indonesia, in the heart of the Pacific Fire Belt? This is in which city to stay in Lombok, south of the archipelago!

Lombok (which means "pement" in Javanese) is a volcanic island in Indonesia, located at sea Bali in the small islands of the Sonde. This small piece of heavenly earth is recognized by Unesco as a biosphere reserve, sheltering a fauna (marsupials, reptiles, sharks, rays, parrots...) unique and a very different flora depending on the northern part of the island or south of the island (the first being much more wet than the second).

The island and its surroundings are renowned for their seaside resorts (ideal to stay in Lombok) and their crystal clear waters where scuba diving, surfing as well as observation of extraordinary phenomena, such as sea turtles hatching! Farniente on the beaches of white sand, snorkeling in the middle of the fish, discovering the island and its inhabitants, one thing is sure: you will be conquered by Lombok.

Decided to take a full view in front of a magical sunset while enjoying a cocktail with coconut juice? We make you discover all our tips to enjoy your stay!

Mataram

Mataram , it is the largest city of the island, and the capital of the region of Small islands of the Sonde : staying in Lombok in one of the modern hotels in Mataram, it is to enjoy all the amenities of Western comfort close to sublime and preserved views.

From here you can rent a scooter or a car to discover the island, or walk in the noisy streets by enjoying a skewer of coconut braised meat before strolling around the island Sangkareang Park .

But what really is worth it, in Lombok, is to go hiking or trekking in the lush forests: organize your trip to climb the foothills of the foothills Mount Rinjani , the famous volcano of Lombok that peaks at 3,726 m! If you reach the top, a breathtaking view awaits you: you can see all the surrounding islands! In addition, the crater contains a lake in the form of a moon crescent.

Senggigi

Located about 10 km south of Mataram, Senggigi is the most touristic city of the island: the hotel complex was even built so that Senggigi became “the new Bali”.

This seaside resort offers accommodation for all prices, many restaurants but also a beach of almost 14km where it is possible to admire the sunset on the Bali volcanoes! For those who want to stay in Lombok without necessarily staying there, it is up to Bangsal (just beside) you will have to board to reach the sublime Gili Islands where you await paradisiacal beaches and coral reefs, not to be missed for the lovers of palm-treated hiking: the famous Manta Point!

Kuta

Village known to surfers south of the island (not to be confused with the city of Kuta on Bali Island), Kuta is the reference place to stay in Lombok when you are a backpacker that respects. Few lively and mostly populated by peasants, it is a place yet popular with young people in search of nature, who make up the majority of tourists present!

Those who seek where to sleep in Lombok can use the surrounding guestshouses or hotels: you can even find accommodation for the week on the rental platforms! Do not forget to survey the splendid beach of Accordingg Blanak and its legendary fine sand.