Mandalika Island
Located near the island of Bali, Mandalika is chosen as the next hidden gem of Indonesian tourism. Mandalika is part of West Nusa Tenggara Province and has attracted many tourists from time to time. Consisting of beautiful beaches and lush hills, it is a great place to enjoy nature and find peace. Even the government has provided various facilities and accommodations to support those who visit the location. Not surprisingly, several resorts can be found there, offering a comfortable place to stay when visiting Mandalika. Not to mention some couples chose it as their honeymoon destination.
Going forward, Mandalika will have a MotoGP circuit along with the management design and development of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) - a tourism-based area. The Indonesian government through BUMN PT Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has signed an MOU with the French construction company, Vinci Construction. Going forward in the Mandalika area a 120 hectare Mandalika Street Race Circuit Cluster will be built consisting of International Scale Race Circuit, Convention Center and 7 luxury hotels.
Mandalika
Nuance of Nature
As mentioned earlier, Mandalika has excellent features, beautiful and charming beaches. Clear sea water and gentle breezes never failed to satisfy those who visited the coastal area. Actually, there are resorts operating in the area so tourists can rent them for various purposes such as honeymoon, family holidays, etc. Behind, hundreds of majestic green trees and hills look very clear. Somehow, they created a peaceful atmosphere there. In terms of nuances, this is a bit similar to Nusa Dua Bali!
Activity
In short, Mandalika is a good natural sanctuary and a great place to get closer to nature. Many tourists come to the location to enjoy its beauty and learn a little from Lombok culture. According to legend, Mandalika's name came from a beautiful Sasak tribe daughter. No wonder, many princes want to marry her even though she is hesitant. Because he didn't want to hurt every man, he decided to jump into the sea. At that time, many sea worms appeared miraculously.
The best activity to do in Mandalika is to explore the beaches, including Tanjung Aan, Seger, Gerupuk, and Serenting. All the beaches are indeed unique and beautiful, featuring flawless sea views and excellent waves. The entire beach is safe for various activities and has similar characteristics to each other. The problem is that only a few of them are suitable for surfing. For example, there is Ubrug Beach which is a favorite place for surfers to enjoy hobbies. For those who don't like surfing, they can come to other beaches that have quieter waves and softer sand.
Mandalika is not only famous for its natural beauty, but also offers an interesting culture to learn. The most famous one is called Bau Nyale Festival, which is an exciting local event held regularly on certain days. Even tourists are allowed to take part in enjoying festivals with local residents. So, what's the show? People who live in Mandalika will gather on certain land and hunt earthworms. It is said that the worm has existed for hundreds of years ago and the locals consider it sacred and full of happiness.
To the location
The first stop is in Mataram City and can be done by plane or ferry from Bali Island. Once you arrive at your destination, the next destination is the Mandalika Bus Terminal. From there, you can take a minibus to the nearest tourist spot which takes about 1 hour. Be sure to bring enough money to rent a hotel room.
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