Kuta (Lombok)
Kuta (Lombok) is a coastal town in the south of the island of Lombok. The scenery is spectacular, with cliffs and mountains reaching the coast to create jagged and awe- inspiring landscapes and views. The beaches are some of the best in Indonesia, with pristine white sand, and transparent blue-greens in the water. Kuta has some of the best surfing in the world, so naturally many visitors are surfers.
Most of Kuta retains its sleepy, natural character as a typical fishing village. The local people live in housing clusters (called kampungs) and are largely unaffected by tourist activity. Travellers can walk along dirt roads and see the villagers going about their normal daily activities. Food is usually cooked over a wood fire and the children live a carefree life of playing on the beach and climbing trees. Most people are exceptionally friendly to foreigners
Lombok International Airport is around 20 minutes away.
Around Kuta there are some beautiful beaches. Kuta offers you the private white beaches you have seen on travel posters and always dreamed of experiencing. There are six main beaches in and around Kuta:
Kuta Beach, Kuta village is where most of the accommodations and restaurants are located.Pantai Putri Nyale, is a beautiful beach, but at low tide it gets almost completely dry and is no longer suited for swimming.Pantai Seger is a beach suited for surfing, not for swimming because of the very strong currents. Climb the hill here to watch the sunset.Tanjung A’an comprises of two white sand bays, A’an to the west and Pedau to the east, separated by a rocky outcrop. Smooth turquoise waters offer safe swimming and snorkeling. There can be a strong current on the eastern bay at times.Mawun beach is a secluded half-moon bay with crystal clear water and pristine sand. An awesome place for relaxing, safe swimming and surfing.Selong Belanak is beautiful bay bordered by two rocky promontories. Nearby is a surf beach called Mawi.Selong Belanak is a good place to learn how to surf because of its soft sand floor.
