Kuta Beaches - Lombok Indonesia

Lombok's south coast Jewel

Kuta beaches on Lombok's south coast is a world away from its more famous namesake in Bali. The beaches are clean, the sand blindingly white and the turquise ocean streches as far as eye can see, in contrast to the traffic and congestion of Kuta Bali; Kuta Lombok is a laid back paradise for surfers and sun seekers.

 

Kuta is the main town and center of tourism development on the south coast of Lombok, a big plan on the progres this year such the international airport and the five star Hotels such the Rizt group will build shortly. Kuta area about one and half hours drive from Mataram or Senggigi, Kuta and the surounding region has gained an international reputation for some of the beast surfing destinations in south east Asia and consiering to be the best surf spot in Asia. Its here that the gentle waters surounding Lombok meet the curents of India ocean, forming great swells and surf breaks. The result of this oceanic activity is seen in fantastic vistas of cliffs, headlands and beaches carved out of the southern coatline.

 

Kuta has attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf spots nearby or those who seeking Sun shine and the gorgeous beaches!!

 

Kuta is great as a base for exploration of the southern parts of Lombok, here you find traditional Sasak villages (like Sade), remote and beautiful beaches, mountains and cliffs. Beaches nearby are Putri Nyale on Kuta, Seger and Tanjung A'an. This place has no nightlife, unless you arrange some yourself. Kuta has a certain reputation among surfers as there are good surfing conditions on the reef and further west of Kuta.

Accommodation

Kuta has variety of accommodations range from four star Hotels to budget home stay. Book your Hotel as far as advance especially on High season ( July - August and December 15 - January 15) as the room are limmited and overbook base on last year occupation statistik.

 

How to Getto Kuta Lombok

 

1. Public Transportation from Mataram to Kuta

Take a minibus from the bus terminal (Mandalika) to Praya, then swift to bemo to Sengkol, then swift another bemo to Kuta. Prices are change every year especially the "Fuel Raise" in Indonesia also affect the land transportation fares. Tips: use your negotiation skills before entering the car, as if they see tourist, they charge double or even unrealistic fare.

 

2. Shuttle Bus

To eliminate hassle and bustle, shuttle bus could be one of a good option, even though travel time can be long because the bus will have many stop over dropping and picking up other passengers from their hub/offices in main tourist attraction like Senggigi or Bangsal Harbour.

 

3. Taxi Service

This could be another good option. Metered taxi available upon request or just waive your hand and tell them where to go. It could be pricy for a long distance journey.