The Beauty of the Sea Primary GILI Terawangan

Lombok Rinjani summit not only or Senggigi Beach. Adjacent to the northwestern island of Lombok, there was a small island that holds the beauty of the ocean floor.

If you are on vacation in Lombok, what you used to visit most? Perhaps, you are immediately tempted to enjoy the beautiful sunset at Senggigi beach. But, did you see the small island across from the beautiful beach?
There are three earthen Lombok language which means small island - the sea between Bali and Lombok Strait, which Gili Terawangan , Gili Meno and Gili Air. However, the most interesting is Gili Terawangan. According to the beliefs of the ancients, it is said in Gili Terawangan a dump for the people that do not comply with local custom. Who thought, now this Gili Terawangan almost never quiet, always crowded visited domestic and foreign tourists. In fact, some say, Gili Terawangan like a small paradise in the west of Lombok.


Peering blue reef.

Gili  Terawangan  consists of coastal lowlands surrounded by hills as high as 5-70 meters from the sea surface. Sunlight shines friendly, ranging from 27 to 33 degrees Celsius. Given the low rainfall that fell, the 90-day estimate for a year, this area somewhat dry and barren. Rocky ground. In coastal areas could see many mangroves and cactus. Most of the residents who live here are immigrants from Bugis and chilli and natives, the Sasak tribe.
This island can be traveled in several routes, including from Senggigi Beach, with a motor boat. It takes approximately one hour. Although small, containing only about six people, the boat is quite comfortable. Boat rental price of about 300,000. Along the way to the small island scenery looks incredible. Blue sea water mixed with rocky hills, framed by the waves that broke the rocks. Steep rock is a little difficult, but exciting. Amid the sea we can feel the silence. Only exposure to the sound waves chasing each other. Everything plastered like a beautiful painting. Sometimes, we see the waves that "lick" the white sandy beaches. Palm trees seemed to march. Several five-star inn is built on a rocky hill visible from a distance.
In addition to the Senggigi Beach, Gili Terawangan can be achieved through the port of Ward, using motor boats. Although the faster travel time, less than half an hour and cost less, hany 10,000. per orang.Namun, the scenery much more beautiful when taken through Senggigi Beach. You can also go through Benoa, Bali, using a speedboat. But, in addition to higher costs, you will spend 3 jam at the trip.
Excess Gili Terawangan outstanding is a condition very gently sloping beaches. Its depth is only about 1-3 meters in the limit 20 meters from the shore. With so visitors can see marine life directly from the surface of the beach. This beach is stunning. Sparkling white sand, sun soaked. Seawater shades, from light blue to dark blue, adding to its beauty. Not to mention the background of the hills in the distance, plus the wind breeze. We will be very tempted to touch the clear water.
No wonder the beach is a target of the fans in the water activity. Because the waves are calm, tourists can swim, diving, snorkelling and even surfing. But, the height of waves there is only 1 meter maximum. While snorkeling we play here we can see the beauty beneath the sea, lay in front of our blue reef. It's beautiful, but unfortunately there are no turtles on Gili Terawangan. If you want to see the turtles we have crossed over to Gili Meno.
In this Gili Terawangan  has many inns that offer a lot of special services is also an atmosphere and a unique architecture and traditional. It was in pampering with a variety of natural beauty in Gili terawangan.