From the Lombok International Airport to Selong Belanak beach (S8.87085 E116.16253) is approximately 25km, and the journey take around 30 – 45 minutes depends on the road condition.
The ride was similar with the previous, and pass through paddies fields, winding roads, villages and tobacco farms. At certain area, the road was bumpy and steep…
Less than 20 minutes from the previous photo taking spot, our van reached Sempiak Villa entrance, as Pak Uji said, we have to go through this villa to the beach. Sempiak Villa is the only star rated resort at the South of Lombok, according to him.
The entrance is free, but we had to paid the parking fee to the resort, Rp.3000 if I’m not mistaken. Everyone was excitedly got down from the van and walked towards the beach…
Due to limited time, I didn’t take any photo of the Villa…too bad because it was a beautiful resort…
The beach is just about 50 meter away from the Villa, and I was shocked by the unspoilt, amazing white sandy beach appeared in front of us!
The area is still relatively untouched by tourists, it’s also consider a ‘hidden gem’ of Lombok. Selong belanak is a beautiful bay with white sandy beach enveloped by a lush green surrounded hills. The water is crystal clear and the whole area was clean and quiet.
Even the beach is gaining popularity day-by-day, but its still well maintain and I remember no rubbish around…
The merciless sun on that day was killing, some of us were hiding under the trees…but some were running around the beach…
Selong Belanak beach is also a perfect place for practice surfing in Lombok. Due to the geography location and the sloping beach, the wave is not too strong and perfect for new learner.
It was a relax and fun watched those surfers paddle out into the bay…
We took about 30 minutes around the beach, some of us running around to captured their best photo of the beach and some were sitting under the cooling area admiring the beautiful beach.
We left the Selong Belanak beach and the journey continue to the next beautiful – Mawun beach.
I will be back to the beach and hopefully the Villa will be available for my next visit.
Related post for Lombok island trip :-
* Airasia media FAM trip to Lombok Island – Indonesia on July 2014
