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© Scott Biales / Shutterstock The still relatively sleepy town of Kuta Lombok has
blossomed into a tourist-friendly destination while
maintaining its old-world charm. On any night, it’s a joy
to amble along the main drag, trying to decide which
outdoor fish BBQ you’d like to try next.
5 Senses – Scent
GRILLED FISH
Kuta Lombok comes alive as the sun
goes down, from lively cafés to night-time
stand-up paddleboarding with board-
mounted lights to view the lagoon
as you have never seen it before
(www.whatsuplombok.com). But with the
fishermen safely back ashore comes a haul
of fish to set upon the open grills of ‘Eat
Street’, the main drag of Kuta Lombok.
Pick your own fare – a red snapper, mahi-
mahi or even a barracuda – and catch the
2 scent of your meal being lovingly grilled by
the street chefs over glowing coconut coals.
washed by a warm sea, this region of Lombok luxury hotels, villas and supporting facilities
will never disappoint a traveller. on more than 1,000 hectares of prime
beachfront and hillside properties,
Lombok has long been famed as an the Mandalika Resort development
international surfer’s paradise with its myriad is sure to further transform this south
world-renowned surfing breaks. And, with its coast over years to come.
proximity to Lombok International Airport,
it is no surprise that Kuta Lombok has From the locals’ point of view, it is
witnessed a boom in tourist investment a welcome concept. “The developers
over the past few years. are already showing great respect by
improving public spaces like our beachfront
The still relatively sleepy town of Kuta promenade. This area is very closely
Lombok has blossomed into a tourist-friendly connected to ocean culture, and the Kuta Lombok kian semarak di malam
destination while maintaining its old-world developers seem to be honouring that hari, dengan kafe-kafe yang buka hingga
charm. On any night, it’s a joy to amble for the local people who have lived and larut malam. Anda juga bisa melihat
along the main drag, trying to decide which worked here for generations,” says Bruno pemandangan laguna dengan berdiri
outdoor fish BBQ you’d like to try next. Hot Awan, owner and operator of the surf di atas papan selancar (paddleboarding) yang
grates sizzle invitingly, with wisps of smoke shop and water activity centre. dipasangi lampu (www.whatsuplombok.com).
adding an element of mystery, while the Namun yang paling wajib Anda cari di malam
various aromas tease your taste buds. With its prime beachfront accommodation hari adalah ikan bakar di Eat Street, yang
and local Sasak architecture, Novotel merupakan salah satu daya tarik utama Kuta
Such has been the growth of tourism here Lombok Resort and Villas overlooks Lombok. Pilih sendiri yang Anda mau, ikan
that ground has been broken on a major new a fantastic landscape of verdant green kakap merah, atau mahi-mahi atau bahkan
resort development, appropriately named coastal hills, palm trees and the riches barakuda, dan resapi aroma lezat saat ikan
after Princess Mandalika. With plans for of the river mouth as it meets the ocean. dipanggang di atas bara kelapa yang menyala.
© Scott Biales / Shutterstock The still relatively sleepy town of Kuta Lombok has
blossomed into a tourist-friendly destination while
maintaining its old-world charm. On any night, it’s a joy
to amble along the main drag, trying to decide which
outdoor fish BBQ you’d like to try next.
5 Senses – Scent
GRILLED FISH
Kuta Lombok comes alive as the sun
goes down, from lively cafés to night-time
stand-up paddleboarding with board-
mounted lights to view the lagoon
as you have never seen it before
(www.whatsuplombok.com). But with the
fishermen safely back ashore comes a haul
of fish to set upon the open grills of ‘Eat
Street’, the main drag of Kuta Lombok.
Pick your own fare – a red snapper, mahi-
mahi or even a barracuda – and catch the
2 scent of your meal being lovingly grilled by
the street chefs over glowing coconut coals.
washed by a warm sea, this region of Lombok luxury hotels, villas and supporting facilities
will never disappoint a traveller. on more than 1,000 hectares of prime
beachfront and hillside properties,
Lombok has long been famed as an the Mandalika Resort development
international surfer’s paradise with its myriad is sure to further transform this south
world-renowned surfing breaks. And, with its coast over years to come.
proximity to Lombok International Airport,
it is no surprise that Kuta Lombok has From the locals’ point of view, it is
witnessed a boom in tourist investment a welcome concept. “The developers
over the past few years. are already showing great respect by
improving public spaces like our beachfront
The still relatively sleepy town of Kuta promenade. This area is very closely
Lombok has blossomed into a tourist-friendly connected to ocean culture, and the Kuta Lombok kian semarak di malam
destination while maintaining its old-world developers seem to be honouring that hari, dengan kafe-kafe yang buka hingga
charm. On any night, it’s a joy to amble for the local people who have lived and larut malam. Anda juga bisa melihat
along the main drag, trying to decide which worked here for generations,” says Bruno pemandangan laguna dengan berdiri
outdoor fish BBQ you’d like to try next. Hot Awan, owner and operator of the surf di atas papan selancar (paddleboarding) yang
grates sizzle invitingly, with wisps of smoke shop and water activity centre. dipasangi lampu (www.whatsuplombok.com).
adding an element of mystery, while the Namun yang paling wajib Anda cari di malam
various aromas tease your taste buds. With its prime beachfront accommodation hari adalah ikan bakar di Eat Street, yang
and local Sasak architecture, Novotel merupakan salah satu daya tarik utama Kuta
Such has been the growth of tourism here Lombok Resort and Villas overlooks Lombok. Pilih sendiri yang Anda mau, ikan
that ground has been broken on a major new a fantastic landscape of verdant green kakap merah, atau mahi-mahi atau bahkan
resort development, appropriately named coastal hills, palm trees and the riches barakuda, dan resapi aroma lezat saat ikan
after Princess Mandalika. With plans for of the river mouth as it meets the ocean. dipanggang di atas bara kelapa yang menyala.
