Every day, the vast tourism potential of the stunning coastal region of southern Lombok becomes more apparent with the revelation of yet another unspoiled, fabulous location.
Spectacular panoramic coastal scenes abound in seemingly endless supply, especially in the Sekotong area of southern West Lombok where idyllic little topical islands float in crystal clear, calm blue waters close to rugged, peppery sand beaches that are pounded by awesome waves.
West Lombok is blessed with established and highly successful tourist destinations such as Senggigi to the north and centrally-located Narmada. Now, attention is rapidly turning o the emerging destination of the regency’s dazzling southern coast.
Scenic sights are in abundance as soon as one crosses on the coastal road into the Sekotong area. There is high potential for the development of fishing tourism at the beach adjacent to Lembar harbour where rows of buoys define the fishermen’s nets.
Further south, after passing through central Sekotong, travellers are spellbound by kilometre after kilometre of flawlessly beautiful stretches of virgin beach.
From picturesque little white-rimmed islands, waves break over reefs to form clear blue shallows that lap gentle against pristine shores.
Pemalikan and Bangko Bangko beaches, separated by a small hill, are beautifully scenic and historic locations that attract tourists with an eye for the exquisite and surfers keen to answer the challenge of demanding waves.
The area, whose natural caves made it a stronghold for the Japanese army during World War II, still houses war relics including a large cannon.
While general tourists are still drawn to West Lombok’s iconic Senggigi beach, serious surfers are flocking to Pemalikan which is often listed among the world’s top ten surf locations for its intensely challenging waves. In fact the left-hand breaks off the beach are said to be the world’s best.
The fine white glistening sands of Pemalikan beach, and the neighbouring long-time surfing haven of Bangko Bangko, stretch inland from sparkling waters to meet lush natural forests that house a myriad of flora and fauna.
Under the area’s world-renowned surfing waves, that can reach two metres, teems a vibrant array of marine life.
In the Seketong area’s Batu Putih village, Pemalikan continues to attract more visitors who don’t need accommodation or restaurant facilities and who are prepared to journey to this particular paradise on damaged roads over hilly terrain.
Only about 50 kilometres south-west of Mataram, Pemalikan attracts healthy crowds in the hot months of June, July and August when receding tides expose the reef and stunning sunsets against Bali’s mystical Mount Agung create a wonderful atmosphere of peace and serenity.
It is mostly around sunset that friendly locals come to meet their visitors, make them welcome and have them yearning to return.
Some international tourists travel about an hour by boat from Nusa Penida or Lembongan islands, off Bali, for fishing, snorkelling and the challenge of the waves which consistently puts the beach among the world’s top ten surf destinations
Pemalikan is already the location for competitive surfing events. “The waves certainly are very challenging,” said one visitor, a 45-year-old Russian tourist who arrived by boat from Bali.
source:http://www.enchanting-lomboksumbawa.com
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