Selong Belanak Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. The beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Lombok. It is a worthwhile destination to spend your day in.
If you love to learn surfing, Selong Belanak is the right surf spot. The wave is ideal for beginner surfers. Local instructors provide fun play for you as they make sure you get a fun day's surf. Otherwise, if you don't love surfing, you may spend your day on a beach walk, sunbathing, and watching the sunset.
Another thing to see here is a group of buffaloes coming over the beach in the evening around 04.00 pm. You can take pictures and enjoy watching while waiting for the sunset. This place is also recommended for a wedding photoshoot or landscape photography.
Selong Belanak Beach is on the west coast of Central Lombok. It is about a 30-minute drive from Lombok International Airport. If you stay in Senggigi or Mataram, you will need an approximately 1 1/2 hour drive. While if you stay on the Gili Islands, you will need about 2 1/2 hours to get there.
Accommodations and restaurants are spread around. Some are around the beach and others are on the hilltop. The accommodations range from backpackers to mid-ranges and villas. For the most recommended accommodations to book, you can go to booking.com or agoda.com.
Restaurants are available at local and western cuisines, you may enjoy lunch on the beachside. You can also try to look for some restaurants on the hilltop while enjoying the spectacular view. The recommended is Selong Selo restaurants.
