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Lombok is a paradise for the water sport enthusiasts as it offers a wide array
of aqua -activities for the tourists. Encashing its position near the Lombok Strait,
the island has several cushy white sandy beaches along with the beautiful landscape
its endowed with. The turquoise sea with little waves combing the shore by its
feather touch gives an elegant view. Lombok is not yet much evolved as a tourist
destination and that what gives its waters such immaculate and pristine quality.
Imagine being at one of the Gili Islands in Lombok. Gili in the regional language
signify ' small'. The islands around Lombok all have this prefix added to their
names. The most popular of it is the Gili Trangwan , whose pallid beaches provides
excellent snorkeling opportunities to the tourists.
Diving is another sport of choice in Lombok. The three Gili islands, Gili Lampu,
Gili Sulat, Gili Lawang are the three major isles north of Lombok renowned to
the divers. Indonesia swanks to have more than 35, 000 aquatic species thriving
in its reefs and seas , thus making it a heaven for diving. Get enthralled by
the turtles, White-tip Reef Sharks, Cuttlefish, Moray Eels, Angel Fish, Ghost
Pipefish in the underwater of Gilis.
Surfing in along the Senggigi coastline is an amazing experience for the surfers.
Cutting across the blue rippling water is thrilling as well as refreshing. The
Kuta Beach is an exquisite sea-shore , unique of its kind. The golden pebbled
beach is considered the best surfing destination of Lombok. Fishing is yet another
aquatic activity which is celebrated in Lombok. Its on the beach of Kuta , the
Nyale Fishing Festival is celebrated annually. Kuta Beach is often termed as
a surfing Mecca for the water sport
Kayaking is yet another lovely water sport of Lombok. One or two persons kayaks
are available and tourists like to indulge in it while on a visit to the Gili
Islands.
Snorkelling in the indo Pacific waters and perceiving the vibrant sea life
underneath is the best of memories what one can bring back from Lombok.
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