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- Senggigi
Senggigi
Just a few miles south of Ampenan, Senggigi is the most
developed holiday resort on Lombok, characterised by broad bays,
towering headlands and first-rate hotels and restaurants, and the
only nightlife in Lombok. Being close to the airport it makes a
good first or last night stop for those intent on exploring the
island. The drive north along the coast from Senggigi to Pemenang
is a great day out for those with a car, offering spectacular views
of the Gili Islands and across to Bali when the weather is clear.
The twisting road takes holiday visitors to an expanse of coast
that is totally undeveloped with only a few coastal villages dotted
behind sweeping bays of turquoise water and palm trees. Just south
of Senggigi is the Batu Bolong Temple - weighed down under an
excess of lurid pink paint, its shrines are spread around a rocky
promontory with fabulous views in both directions along the coast.
The main part of the temple is built over an archway in the rock,
the hole through which virgins were once supposedly sacrificed to
appease the gods. Today this is a quiet and peaceful spot and a
favourite with local fishermen, and spearfishing is a popular
activity, along with scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking, and
bicycling.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).