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Kuta Beach and South Lombok Indonesia
Kuta Beach spectacularly
picturesque beach is one of the most popular beaches in
Lombok. The fabulous south coast of Lombok, with
sweeping bays and craggy headlands protected from the
full force of the Indian Ocean swells by colorful coral
reefs, finds its most 'urban' expression in the little
community of Kuta, around 30 kilometers south of Praya
in the Central Lombok lowlands.
It is the major centre of tourism development on the
south coast, but still a sleepy place of only a few
permanent residents. It very small development with far
fewer tourist than in famous Kuta Beach on Bali, but
there are big plans to develop a whole stretch of the
superb south coast with luxury hotels. And it is also
the base for exploring Lombok's southern beaches and the
many points of interest in the region.
An easy 90-minute drive
from Senggigi, Kuta makes for a wonderful day trip from
other points in Lombok, or indeed an alternative holiday
destination for sun lovers. The four-star Novotel Lombok
is there to provide a definitive range of creature
comforts. Kuta and the surrounding region also has an
international reputation for some of the best surfing
destinations in South-East Asia and it is here that the
Indian Ocean's regular big swells form great surf breaks
and offer fantastic vistas of cliffs, headlands and
beaches carved out of the southern coastline.
General Information
Police office located at Jl.
Raya Kuta Mawun opposite of soccer court close by Kimen surf
shop. Money changer available at Segara Anak Bungalows but the
exchange rates are not very good.
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Getting Here and Thing To Do
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Coming from Lembar harbor,
you can go straight by Shuttle bus from Bali or taxi
meter on call 24 hours, Blue bird / Lombok taxi phone :
370627000.
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Coming by plane asking for
airport taxi services available at taxi desk, fares are
fixed.
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Private pick up and transfer
service, this could be one of the best option
if you can pre boook a private transfer
service to reputable local tour operator at
reasonable rates. or contact Lombok Tourism
Intermedia Holidays for an assistance by
phone: +62 370 6650238 or SMS +62 81 75773060.
Traveling in a group and share the fares will
make it even much cheaper.
There are lots good activities to do to complete your holiday while in Kuta Lombok. sigh
seeing, beach tour, Surfing, and organized day tours by
reputable local tour operators is the best option to discover
Lombok has to offers. Renting a car or motor bike also good
alternative to explorer the island, either drive your self or
with driver so you can relax and enjoy the surrounding. Self
drive car are available to rent at Lombok Tourism com, choose our
vehicles to suit your need and
budgets, all of the car cover with insurance, a valid driving
license are required. |
Accommodation
There are plenty much option
places to stay on Kuta region ranging from the Luxury of
Novotel hotel to the basic home stay. Most of the hotels
situated on the beach and provide surfing information.
Surfing
Most of Lombok's south coasts
offer surf-seekers challenging waves of various grades.
Particularly there are four surf-points, which are highly
recommended for surf lovers. Within the Lombok's Kuta Beach
there are two points, namely Gerupuk that provides neutral
waves, and Aik Guling offering waves mostly for the
left-handed. Several kilometers to the West of Kuta Beach
there is Pengantap desert point that provides various grades
of attractions, but it is ideal only during the periods of
June, July, August, December and January. The next break is at
Ekas Beach that reserves challenging waves and
reef-break-points, reachable by boat or by land from Kuta
Beach on an approximately one and half hour cruise.
Dinning and Entertainment
There are various of cafe's and
restaurants in town of Kuta. you can eat pretty well and at
reasonable price. Most Tourist and locals socialize and have fun together. In high
season, they can all get crowded by tourist and locals.
Nyale festival
Every February the Sasak people
of Lombok have a very interesting ceremony, held on the
beautiful Indian Ocean south coast of the island. Thousands of
people go to the single beach near Kute (Kuta) where, for one
day only, the Nyale sea worms appear. They seek to harvest the
worms, which appear only between midday and about 3.30pm on
the one day in February.
Special traditional art performances take place, including
Betandak, a recitation by two or more performers singing
quatrains, and Bejambik, the giving of gifts to lovers. The
next day, people join in the ceremony of Belancaran, basically
a recreational sea trip.
Bau Nyale celebrates the legend
of a beautiful princess, Putri Mandalika, who many centuries
ago lived in the royal house of the Tonjang Beru kingdom. She
was so beautiful that many princes from all over Lombok were
interested in her. On one particular day, and at the same
time, six princes came to propose marriage.
This led to much confusion. Putri Mandalika's father, the
king, did not know who to choose from among the six suitors,
because whatever he did it would inevitably lead to jealousy
and eventually warfare among the kingdoms.
Greatly perturbed, he decided to leave the decision to Putri
Mandalika, but she too was confused and uncertain what to do
because whatever her decision, her choice of a prince to marry
would create a situation in which her people would be drawn
into conflict and personal sacrifice. According to the legend,
Putri Mandalika decided to resolve the situation by ending her
life, and jumped into the Indian Ocean from what is now
Mandalika Hill. It is said that the Nyale worms are actually
the princess's hair, with her people for ever.
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