Water Sports in Lombok

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.