About Lombok, Indonesia & Culture:
Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa known for picturesque beaches and prime surf, particularly at Kuta and Banko Banko. The motor-vehicle-free Gili Islands, off Lombok’s west coast, offer more beaches, reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a sea turtle hatchery.
Area: 1,824 mi²
Population: 3.167 million
Map of Lombok:
Top places to visit at Lombok, Indonesia:
- The Gili islands
- Mount Rinjani
- Senggigi
- Pusuk Monkey Forest
- Kuta
- Mawun Beach
Food at Lombok:
Lombok retains the allure of an undeveloped and natural environment. Tourism to this tropical island has increased over time by both international and local tourists; with this new interest comes the development of a number of boutique resorts on the island providing quality accommodation, food and drinks in near proximity to relatively unspoiled countryside.
Top restaurants near Lombok:
- El Bazar Cafe & Restaurant (Kuta)
- Bau Nyale Restaurant (Kuta)
- Casa Vintage Beach (Gili Trawangan)
- Ko Ko Mo Restaurant (Gili Trawangan)
- La Dolce Vita (Gili Trawangan)
Travel to Lombok:
- Lombok is 13 mi from Lombok Intl Airport (Lombok, Indonesia).
- Lombok Intl Airport (Lombok, Indonesia)
- Several popular airlines fly into Lombok Intl Airport, including: Lion Air,Garuda Indonesia
