You're Going to Love Senggigi
Spread out along six miles of Lombok's coastline, Senggigi is the island's tourist hub. Lined with beaches, enjoying gorgeous weather and a wonderful dive site, Senggigi is a resort with something for everyone.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Senggigi
1. Superb Diving and Snorkeling Locations
Many people come to Senggigi specifically for the underwater attractions. You'll find PADI-certified dive schools and, more importantly, a sub-aquatic world that teems with life - including thousands of sea turtles.
2. It's a Great Beach Destination
Six miles of sandy beaches and tropical sunshine are a pretty good match in Senggigi, allowing anyone to work on their tan in a secluded spot.
3. You Can Visit Historic Temples
Just outside central Senggigi you'll find Pura Batu Bolong, a coastal Hindu temple where the architecture is impressive, but the sunsets are superb.
4. Enjoy Traditional Food from Beachfront Bars
At beaches like Kerandangan tourists can couple their snorkeling and sunbathing with local delicacies like chicken satay skewers from beachside "warungs" (small food bars) - much more convenient than packing a picnic.
5. Relax with a Sasak Massage
Senggigi offers more than sunbathing if you need to relax. You can also book a therapeutic Sasak massages at seaside locations like Santai Beach Bungalows.
When to Visit Senggigi
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The dry season is the best time to go (from May through September). However, even the rainy season can be pleasant, with warm temperatures and slightly reduced humidity working in its favor.
How to Get to Senggigi
Plane
Lombok International Airport (LOP) is the closest point of entry, providing links to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta. From there expect to pay around Rp140,000 for a taxi or Rp35,000 for the DAMRI bus.
Car
If you are driving from Mataram and the airport, take Jl. Raya Senggigi along the coast.
Bus
DAMRI buses run into central Senggigi from Mataram to the south and Pamenang to the north.
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How to Get Around Senggigi
Public Transportation
Bemos (covered trucks) whip through town and are the cheapest way to get around, charging about Rp4,000 per mile.
Taxi
Taxis in Senggigi will charge around Rp4,500 for the meter drop, followed by at least Rp500 for every mile after that.
Car
If you want to rent a car, check out companies like Lombok Car Rental and Kotasi, where you can find deals for as little as Rp70,000 per day.
Where to Eat in Senggigi
Seafood and satay sum up Senggigi's dining scene, and there are plenty of great places to book. Spice (next to the Art Market) is a stylish contemporary eatery, while Coco Beach is great for vegetarians, and Warung Menega cook up seafood barbecues by the ocean. Meals should come to (at most) Rp80,00 per head.