Mandalika

mandalika

Mandalika is a tourist area of ​​1,035 hectares located in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Since 2017, Mandalika has been inaugurated as a Special Economic Zone (KEK) tourism which is expected to be a fairly representative vacation spot in Lombok because it is equipped with several hotels and various recreational facilities. Mandalika, currently, has 7 natural tourism spots that fascinate tourists.

1. Kuta beach

First known from the Mandalika area was Kuta Beach, Lombok at the western end of Mandalika. Its name is often compared to Kuta Beach in Bali. Kuta Beach Lombok is more beautiful than the one in Bali, cleaner and quieter. Kuta Beach area is now the most potential to develop compared to other spots in Mandalika. The facilities are quite complete, especially not far from the Great Mosque of Nurul Bilad which was recently inaugurated by President Jokowi. This place will also be built on the Mandalika street circuit for MotoGP 2020.

2. Seger Beach

Next to the timir Kuta Beach there is Seger Beach with a shape like a cape. Seger Beach follows the popularity of Kuta Beach because it has an annual event, the Bau Nyale Festival which takes place in the Seger Beach area. Residents meet Seger Beach to look for the incarnation of Putri Nyale, once a year. On this beach there is a Putri Nyale monument that adds to the beautiful decoration.
Sereting Beach

3. Serenting
Beach is located east of Seger Beach. The coastline is longer than Seger Beach. Serenting Beach is also the entry area for the Bau Nyale Festival. If Seger Beach is too full of residents and tourists during the Bau Nyale Festival, they will overflow to Serenting Beach. Serenting Beach is no less beautiful.

4. Merese Hill

Merese Hill is the best spot to enjoy views of Mandalika from a height. Merese Hill is between Serenting Beach and Tanjung Aan Beach. The trip up the hill is also exciting and enough to burn calories. With a large area, many choices of places and backgrounds to take pictures on this hill. Visitors can look towards Tanjung Aan or to Serenting Beach, all are equally beautiful.

5. Tanjung Aan Beach

To the east of Merese Hill is Tanjung Aan Beach. White sand stretches across a coastline that is curved like this crescent moon. Tanjung Aan Beach is a favorite place for tourists because it is quieter than Kuta Beach, but the view is more beautiful. Swing by the sea is a favorite for photos of tourists.

6. Umbrella Stone

At the east end of Tanjung Aan Beach there is a unique natural phenomenon called Batu Payung. These are corals formed naturally by erosion, scours of sea water and thousands of years of wind that form similar coral formations such as fungi or bud buds. From there was born the name Batu Payung.

7. Gerupuk Beach

At the easternmost tip of Mandalika is Gerupuk Beach which is the best surfing spot in Mandalika. At Gerupuk Beach there are several surf camps for tourists who want a vacation while trying the waves with varying wave levels.