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Gili means small island
in local language. Located about 20 km north of Senggigi, Gili Air,
Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are paradise to divers or marine
activities and marine life lovers. There are many dive shops and
schools on any of the 3 Gilis. Either you are novice divers or
certified ones, you can explore the underwater magnificence of the
Gilis no matter on which island you base yourself. You can choose
the dive spots you want to experience based on the information
provided by your dive master. Or if you don’t dive, simply enjoy
your swimming or snorkeling time there. Each of the 3 Gili has
beautiful beach and crystal clear water.
To get to the island, just head to Bangsal harbor and buy public
boat ticket at the booking clerk at fixed prices. If waiting long
for sufficient other passengers is inconvenience for you, then take
a chartered boat at higher rate but it sails you promptly on private
arrangement.
Gili Air is the closet island from the harbor thus sailing to the
island takes only 20 to 25 minutes and Gili Trawangan is the
furthest, the biggest and the busiest one. Located across Gili Meno
– the less developed and visited – it takes no less than 45minutes
to get to the island of Trawangan and there is an opportunity to
experience a bumpy sea ride on certain time or seasons.
All of the 3 Gilis offer various ranges of accommodation,
restaurants and dive shops meeting your taste and budget.
Nevertheless, Gili Trawangan seems to have more to offer since
Trawangan magnetizes more visitors a long the year. While, Gili Meno
is least developed and visited and is, therefore, less exploited or
spoilt. There is quite large variety of choice for dining or
staying, though. Gili Meno is good for relaxing.
GILI TRAWANGAN
Now appear to head the list as the most popular island – it has long
had a reputation as the the “ Party Island”. Mainly through a
concentrated and central foreshore area of restaurants, café, diving
company and hotels including some luxuries boutiques and villas
choice.
GILI MENO
Still the quietest island is a place to escape and although it has a
smaller list of accommodation option those that it has are tending
towards a more up-market clientele. Snorkeling off beaches of pure
white sand the coral is superb.
GILI AIR
Has the largest local population and while it has more of lived – in
feeling that the other two island for some that is quite possibly
its attraction. On Gili Air it’s possible to like wide enjoy the
marine possibilities but also one can absorb some of the local
culture missing on the other island.
GILI GEDE AND GILI NANGGU
These two island off the north coast of the peninsula are now
becoming popular for those seeking retreat from the more popular
luxurious holiday spots. Accommodation is comfortable, through
fairly basic, and entertainment and food is mostly left up to one’s
own devices. Popular for those seeking a more alternate holiday life
style with the freedom to do as one wishes without restriction both
island can be reached by small skiff from Lembar or by other skiff
departing from near Tawun.
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