Our stories, tips and favourite places to explore Lombok.
Near Kuta in southern Lombok, Bukit Merese is a hill offering lovely views of the coastline, beaches and surrounding landscape. Grassy slopes roll down towards the ocean, with several spots where you can sit and take it all in. The best time to come is late afternoon, when the sun begins to set.
Read the full recommendationBukit Merese, Kuta, Central Lombok, Indonesia
About fifteen minutes from Kuta, Tanjung Aan is one of southern Lombok's best-known beaches. Its two sweeping bays, white sand and turquoise water make it an inviting place to unwind. Small beach bars offer loungers, fresh coconuts and simple meals. It's an easy spot to spend a few hours with your feet in the sand and absolutely nothing on the agenda.
Read the full recommendationTanjung Aan Beach, Sengkol, Pujut, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Head to Kuta Lombok, a surfer’s paradise. Ever since we started travelling to Indonesia, we kept hearing his name come up. It's impossible not to want to go and see for ourselves if the reputation was deserved. During our stay, we had the opportunity to do two surf sessions, both accompanied by local surf instructors. And here, there is no question of…
