Best of Senggigi, Lombok

On the west coast of Lombok, Senggigi is one of the finest seaside getaways on the island. All along the oceanside road of this dispersed resort town, you’ll find clear bays backed by palm-fringed beaches and forested slopes. Most visitors come to unwind on the sands while staying at a well-equipped hotel or luxury villa overlooking the water, though there are also plenty of opportunities to get active. You can go surfing, snorkeling or hiking, and you can also visit the paradise-like islands offshore on a day trip.

On an excursion to Gili Nanggu, you can enjoy the solitude and natural beauty of this crowd-free corner of Lombok while relaxing on a white-sand beach and snorkeling in the coral reefs that encircle the island. Culturally focused trips take you into Sasak communities, with visits to a traditional fishing village, a vibrant market and craft makers’ collective where artisans make ceramics using age-old methods passed down through the generations.