Selong Belanak beach
Selong Belanak Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Lombok. It is located west of the village of Kuta on the southern edge of the island, from where it is about 20 km and half an hour to the coast. This coast with ideal not too high waves is considered the best place in Lombok, where you can master the art of surfing for beginners. Picturesque landscapes and developed infrastructure also attract lovers and lovers of a romantic getaway here.
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Beach description
Located in the beautiful bay of Selong-Belanak impresses with its vast and long coast with snow-white powdery soft sand surrounded by picturesque hills covered with dense vegetation and creating a contrasting emerald border of the coast. Due to the considerable length (about 1 km) of the beach, even with numerous crowds of tourists, it does not seem crowded. The bay where Selong Belanak is located is protected from the open ocean, so swimming is the safest here.
For those who wish to learn to surf, this Lombok beach is the best place because of a number of factors contributing to such water leisure, including:
- the constancy of small plane waves, ideal for training beginners;
- the ability to conquer the waves at any time of the year;
- availability of surf schools with experienced instructors and equipment rental centers;
- well-developed infrastructure and easy accessibility;
- sandy seabed with no coral and very gentle entry into the sea
Among the minuses – not very clear waters and a peculiar "highlight" of this beach – herds of buffalo distilled along the shore by local shepherds. On the one hand, this is a colorful exotic, on the other, the coast is not always clean after walking along the animals. But the picturesque sunsets in this bay attract many connoisseurs of romance. The northern and central parts of the beach are most suitable for swimming.
When is it better to go?
The air temperature throughout the year differs little and keeps within + 28-30 degrees. In the evening and at night, it is slightly cooler, but the thermometer rarely falls below +23 degrees. The water temperature is also stable. In order to avoid the rainy season (months from December to March), it is better to visit the country from May to August.
Video: Beach Selong Belanak
Infrastructure
Selong-Belanak has a rather developed infrastructure. Vacationers can rent umbrellas and sun loungers here, there are also equipment rental centers for conquering waves.
Near the paid parking by the beach there is a good restaurant. On the coast itself there are many varungs – beach huts with bamboo chairs, where you can relax in the shade after conquering the waves and have a bite to eat, as well as order drinks. There are a couple of ordinary cafes here. More catering establishments and various shops can be found in Kuta.
The closest to the coast, on a hill above the beach is an elite complex of villas – Sempiak Villas. You can also stay at the Mango Lodge Ungasan hotel, from which the beach is only 600 m.
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- To get to Selong Belanak, you need to go along the main highway west of Kuta, which takes about half an hour. From parking on the road to the coast, only 100 m. Entrance to the beach is free.
- For this trip it is best to rent a scooter. In this case, you can also make a trip to the bay Mavun with the picturesque beach of the same name. The entrance to it is paid, and the waves there are much higher and more powerful, but the coast itself impresses with colorful landscapes. Also, about 20 minutes from Selong Belanak, you can visit the Bat Cave. On the southern edge of the beach is a village where you can admire traditional fishing boats and even rent a boat for a boat trip, as well as buy fresh catch from fishermen.