Beaches in Gili Trawangan

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East for boats and bars, west for sunset and quiet

Gili Trawangan is small enough to walk round in two hours, and the beach changes character as you go: the east side is the busy arrival strip, the west is quiet.

Here is the list of 4 Beaches in Gili Trawangan

1. North East Beach

North East Beach

This stretch of the Island has no specific name. The main jetty where ferries arrive from Lombok and Bali to Gili Trawangan is just a five to ten minutes stroll away from there. The inhabitants of Trawangan Island are mostly settled in this part. Vili Armarik beach resort mostly covers this part of the island which is rich in underwater coral gardens. It is the best beach to be on in the whole Gili Islands archipelago if you wish to spot turtles and go snorkelling under the clear shallow water.

2. North West (Sunset Beach)

North West (Sunset Beach)

The Sunset Beach in Gili Trawangan is, as its name suggests, popular as the sunset point and is located on the North West coast of the Island. There are aesthetic swings on the shore which are perfect to pose for during the sunset. Most of the tourist crowd is attracted here because of its popularity as the most ideal beach to take photos.

3. South West (Malibu Beach)

South West (Malibu Beach)

The south west coast of Gili Trawangan is often referred to as the Malibu Beach. It is approximately fifteen minutes cycle ride away from the Sunset Beach. Malibu Beach is the stretch of the Island which is ideal for enjoying the ideal breeze and having a drink while relaxing on the deck chair.

4. South (Good Heart Beach)

 South (Good Heart Beach)

Good Heart Beach is the party hub of Gili Trawangan. If you are looking for a peaceful and calm evening, this beach just might not be right for you because of the lavish parties that resorts and lounges host here. Tourists swarm the south coast of the Island in the afternoon; they relax and sunbathe here. The beautiful blues of the ocean and heterogeneous people from all over the world add colours, liveliness and diversity to the Island.

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The Gilis are the easiest island hop from Bali or Lombok. Islands of Lombok covers the group, and islands near Bali the crossings.

This post was published by Shalu Chowrasia

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FAQs on Beaches in Gili Trawangan

Which side of Gili Trawangan should I stay on?

The east for restaurants, dive shops and the boat jetty, the north and west for quiet and the best sunsets over Bali's Mount Agung. The island is small enough that neither is far from the other.

Is the swimming good?

Variable and tide-dependent. Much of the shoreline is coral rubble and shallow at low tide, so reef shoes help. The north-west has the cleanest entry, and the snorkelling straight off the beach is the real draw.

Can I see turtles?

Yes, commonly, off the east and north coasts within swimming distance of the shore. Do not touch or chase them, and keep fins clear of the coral.

How do I get there?

Fast boats from Bali, roughly two to two and a half hours from Padangbai or Serangan, or a short crossing from Bangsal on Lombok. There are no cars on the island: it is bicycles, walking and horse carts.

Which Gili is right for me?

Trawangan for nightlife and the widest choice, Air for a balance of quiet and food, Meno for near-total silence. All three are within twenty minutes of each other by boat.

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