JC. Princen Mandalika has now become one of the mainstay tourist destinations in West Nusa Tenggara. Moreover, the Indonesian government has set Mandalika as one of the Exclusive Economic Zones (KEK).
Mandalika has now opened itself to tourists after it was better known as a remote area. Currently, tourists can easily choose lodging, ranging from world-class lodging to budget traveler class accommodations.
From the transportation sector, there has also been a lot of improvement. You can easily find a car or motorcycle rental in Mandalika. Then what are the tourist charms that Mandalika wants to offer? Here’s the choice.
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Gerupuk Beach
Gerupuk Beach is a paradise for those who like to surf because of the height of the waves that can reach three meters. This 9km long beach has five surfing points that cannot be missed.
Besides surfing, you can also enjoy delicious culinary offerings. When the sun goes down on the western horizon, tourists will race to climb the hill on the east coast. We can see the entire coastline of Gerupuk against the background of the sunset from the top of the hill. It’s a romantic sight.
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Kuta Beach Lombok
Although it has the same name as Kuta Beach in Bali, but Kuta Lombok offers a different atmosphere. Kuta Beach Lombok is suitable to be a place to relax, because it is relatively quieter than Kuta Beach Bali.
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Tanjung Aan Beach / Merica Beach
Local people call this beach the name Pantai Merica (pepper beach). Because this beach has sand that looks like pepper. If you want to relax while looking at the ocean, you can do it in a small cottage hut located on the beach.
If you visit this beach in February, you will have the opportunity to witness the unique attraction of Bau Nyale. Bau Nyale Festival is a festival to search for worms carried out by the Sasak as a manifestation of gratitude and prayer to be blessed throughout the year.
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Serenting Beach
Serenting Beach is about 51 km from the center of Mataram City. Indeed, there is not much you can do on this Serenting beach, but the sound of the waves responding, the sand of the beach is smooth, and the surrounding hills that are dashing can make the heart calm.
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Seger Beach
Seger Beach is located next to Serenting Beach. On this beach, you can watch the statue of Princess Mandalika being chased by three men.
The statue is a manifestation of the legend circulating among the Sasak people, the indigenous tribes in Lombok.
Princess Mandalika is a beautiful princess and her behavior is good. Many men who want to fight over their hearts. Unfortunately, some men are willing to fight in order to win the love fight. The kingdom is also on the verge of destruction. For the sake of maintaining the kingdom to remain standing firm, and not wanting to be a fight for the man who wanted him, Princess Mandalika finally sacrificed herself by plunging into the open sea. People then look for it but found worms that are clustered instead. Even then people believe that the holy princess has reincarnated into a worm.
Even though the five beaches are woven on one coastline, it doesn’t seem enough for one day to enjoy the entire beach at Mandalika.
Take about two or three days and book a hotel around Mandalika if you really want to get an unforgettable experience
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