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| Tanjung A'an Main Entrance |
Lombok
has dozens of beautiful beaches. Two of them is Kuta and Tanjung A’an Beach.
Unlike Kuta in Bali, Lombok’s Kuta has unique sand and connected with the
Indian Ocean. Not far from Kuta Lombok, there is Tanjung A’an beach that is 180
degree different from its’ neighbor.
Kuta
Beach is located at the southern Lombok, around 30 minutes from Lombok
International Airport. Kuta beach’s sand is like a peppercorn. It is harsher
than other usual sandy beach. Even though it is harsh, Kuta beach has many to
offer. The wave here was a haven for surfer (and any other Southern beaches in
Lombok!). Restaurants are lining up along the beach. You could do snorkeling or
diving, but I didn’t recommend it. What I like the most is the scenery. It was not
too crowded like Senggigi Beach.
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| Taking some touristy photo |
Kuta
Beach has its own legend. There was once a princess named Mandalika. She is
very popular because of her beauty. Because of the popularity, she is confused
which man she should pick to be with her. She wants all of them. In the end,
she killed herself by drowning into the sea. Soon after that, there were lots
of sea-worm came up to the surface and the locals believe it was the Princess's incarnation. That’s why around February the locals celebrate Bau Nyale at Kuta Beach.
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| My favorite photo on a beach - no sweat! |
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| Look! My very own paradise |
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| Sands as smooth as cotton |
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| One of the Highlight Background in Tanjung A'an |
When
my family and I arrived here, we are stunned! I found no one on the first
beach. But then we went north, and found wonderful crystal water and a perfect
tide. The weather was not good for me - it was really hot. So I didn’t dare to
swim, because I could get a sunburn and it is not good to get a sunburn when
you have to work in the afternoon!
How
to know which is the main entrance of Tanjung A'an, you have to see
some stalls, a lot of rocks on the seaside, and the water is very clear!
But don't worry about it, just explore the beach! You won't regret it.
When you came here, do visit Batu Payung or Umbrella Rock, when the tide
is low, you can take a photo there. Unfortunately, I've never got the
chance to get a photo there.
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| The first beach I stopped by- The Extension of Tanjung A'an |
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| The Lighting is so Wonderful |
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| Excuse our weird #ootd |
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| My little cutie cousin - look at his tummy! |
After
we finished adoring the beach, we stopped by at Sade Village. It is a
traditional village of Sasak’s Tribe, the authentic tribe of Lombok Island.
Unfortunately, the village itself is not really authentic, it became a
“showcase” instead displaying the real culture of Sasak. But, I still recommend
everyone to come here and see the traditional house and how Sasak’s people
live. The local guide will help you to understand about the life as a Sasak
people. If you want to see the authentic village, not for tourist purposes, you
can visit Rambitan Village, it is nearby the Sade Village.
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| Guess! From what material is this house made? |
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| The Sky is Ridiculously Pretty! |
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| #nofilter |
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| The Main Enterance - Look for this sign, okay? |
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Well,
that was my first time to the Southern Beaches. But, ever since then, whenever
new guests (not my clients, but my friends or family) coming, I took them to
see those beaches. And all of them are stunned! I was pretty proud that I could
visit those beaches and reminded myself that God is good. He gave Indonesia
wonderful scenery evenly. From Sabang to Merauke, He gave each of them one
uniqueness and let Indonesia became the diamonds of the world.
So
here is some tips, when you are going to visit the Southern Beaches in Lombok:
- Be
aware of the little kids selling souvenirs. They can be pretty aggressive and
annoying. If you are international tourist, I suggest you to stay near your
guide or driver or do not try to look at the souvenir at all if you don’t have
the intention to buy it.
- Wear
sunscreen, sunglasses, hats or anything that shield you from the bad UV.
- Bring an appropriate swimwear. Lombok is
very different from Bali. Especially in the Southern part, they are still have
a strong norms applied. You have to wear a cloth or swimwear - you must not be
naked.
- Learn
few words in Bahasa. There aren’t many people in the beach that can speak
English. As I’ve said before, Lombok is very different from Bali. You cannot
find the street vendors near the beach can speak English fluently.
- Bring
small changes to pay for the toilets or shower. It costs around Rp. 2.000,-
- Watch
out your belonging. The southern people can be pretty aggressive; they were
used to be the most dangerous area in Lombok before. They are can quite jealous
with people who have more than them, so make sure you keep your valuables safe
with you.
- If
you don’t use tour operator in Lombok, prepare yourself a driving license and
learn how ride motorbike. There aren’t many car rental, but there are lots of
motorbike rental.
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