SENGGIGI

Just over one hour from Lombok international Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili Island, the most developed tourism area on Lombok. The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal- the harbours to the Gili Islands.

Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activites centred on the beaches and day trips to places of drive from the town.

At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurant catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.

Senggigi beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resort occupyinh the space between. The Senggigi Beach hotel, Santosa vilas and Resort , and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally atteactive for singles, couples and families.

The beachfront is currectly undergoing “revitalization” by the The We

st Lombok Tourism Department,which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach.it can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays.however, many more beautifull beaches exist just minutes away to the north.

One of the most spectalular  sights on the island is the sunset viewed from senggigi beach,with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Bali`s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef,of the southern point,has good coral for snorkeling and,in the right some decent surf breaks.Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism times.Local outrigger bouts(prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Island.

The main road in senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets,shops,tour agencies,restaurants,bars and nightclubs;many of which have live music in the evening.There are a couple of supermarkets,numerous ATM`s and moneychangers.a post office and all the normal tourist facilities.

Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay,with a good range of luxary hotels and resorte,as well as mid-range and budget accommodations. Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km,with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire West coas. About 2 km north of central senggigi Kerandangan valley has a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels,such  as Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campy Sorga,situated in a pretty valley.Dream Estate Park comprisesprivate villa accomodatin for owners and onvestor,and has villas available for shortand long term rental in a secure,well-manage estate.