If it's a vacation to Lombok, don't just visit Gili Trawangan because Lombok still has another dyke that is no less interesting, Gili Meno for example. Being one of the three most beautiful islands in Lombok, Gili Meno has become quite popular among tourists.
Even though the visitors are not as busy as the two dyke that surround it, namely Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, you cannot simply underestimate the beauty of Gili Meno.
Gili Meno was even named as the most beautiful beach in Indonesia in the TripAdvisor Choice event. With this coronation of course you can imagine how beautiful this island is.
Well, for those of you who plan a vacation to Lombok but are still curious about Gili Meno, you should first know the facts about Gili Meno below. Guaranteed, you will want to rush a vacation on Gili Meno!
Facts of Gili Meno, Hidden Paradise in Lombok
Gili Meno is known as a small paradise because it's the size of the island which is no more than 150 hectares. Likewise, the population is only around 400 people. This is what makes the surrounding population call Gili Meno a small paradise, even a paradise hidden on the island of Lombok.
Gili Meno itself is located west of the island of Lombok, close to Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Of the three, Gili Meno is the most deserted island because its name is not yet very popular.
Yes, in fact, tourists visiting Gili Meno are not as busy as visitors on Gili Trawangan or even Gili Air. However, do not make it as an excuse to pass this beautiful island.
Although not as popular as the neighboring islands, in fact Gili Meno has an amazingly beautiful beach. In addition to the water that looks like crystal and charming white sand, this island also offers a calm atmosphere and fresh air because cars and motorcycles are prohibited from entering this area
- Foreign tourists dominated
It is admittedly that although the interest and enthusiasm of domestic tourist visitors to the island of Gili Trawangan is quite decent, but if you consider the visitors are more dominated by foreign tourists. So that the atmosphere is like a stranger's village, like beaches in Hawaii following the existence of a cafe on the beach that is an international concept, a special attraction for foreign tourists
- Location and price of the hotel
Strategic location on the beach is more used as a hotel and restaurant. Whereas more residents live in the central part of the island. Hotel prices on the beach or near the crowd, such as near the fast boat demaga and the art market will differ greatly from hotels in the middle. So the location of the hotel will determine the price, even though the facilities offered are the same. In the middle is also offered simple lodging such as boarding houses so the price is also cheaper
On the island of Gili Trawangan Lombok, getting late at night instead of getting lonely but even more crowded. Nightlife with the feel of a party in this area is an interesting fact that makes a number of tourists who want to enjoy the frenetic night with a different atmosphere will choose this place, can hang out in the restaurant, listen to live music accompanied by the waves. The central location is from the fast boat dock to the left, while to the right the atmosphere is quiet.
- Travel around the island on foot
The size of the island of Gili Trawangan Lombok, only 3 x 2 km, so it is not surprising that the island can be surrounded easily just walking alone, at every corner it presents beauty, so if you like trekking hobbies, if on vacation here also take time around the island on foot in the morning watching the sunrise at the East end and the afternoon at the West End watching the sunset
