An unspoiled sensuous island. Lombok is known for its endless, deserted white beaches. It is the perfect place to collect your thoughts, to refocus on life and simultaneously discover fine handmade earthenware and handwoven pieces of cloth, they are not only unique and handsome but also useful. Lombok also prides its Mount Rinjani (3,726m) that offers hot springs and a crater lake. An excursion to a traditional Sasak village deepens your appreciation for wood, bamboo and thatched material. Houses and rice barns are all made of there materials. Mataram is the capital of the province. The royal temples and gardens in Mataram city which show evidence of a link with the Kingdom of Karangasem of East Bali will intrigue your curiosity for ancient history. And the two most inviting beaches are at Senggigi and Kuta. And it is at Senggigi where most hotels stand, offering comfort you deserve.
Map of Lombok IslandUnspoiled and wonderfully pure, Lombok island is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, separated from Bali by the Lombok Strait and from Sumbawa by the Alas Strait. The island is inhabited mainly by Sasaks. Lombok has much in common with nearby Bali, but less well-known and less-visited by foreigners. It has been working to increase its visibility to tourists in recent years, promoting itself as an "unspoiled Bali".
