Sekotong Barat: Bali’s Alternative Island
Sekotong Barat, Indonesia is located in the Lombok district located on the south west part of the island. The town is known for its long beach, well preserved bays, crystal blue waters and green peak as its background. Sekotong Barat is hailed as the newest tourist spot in this side of Indonesia. In fact, it is rivaling the town of Bali. The area is still exhibiting natural landscape and boasting traditional lifestyle of the locals. One thing that comes in mind when visiting the town is the fact that it's peaceful. Tourists will also love the local markets that sell wares and local produce.
Best Time to Visit
Dance for Peace is scheduled in November. The best time to visit the Sekotong Barat is from April to October. It is considered the peak for tourists because of the beautiful weather. During this time, Sekotong Barat hotels are fully booked.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from Sekotong Beach, there are a lot of beautiful areas in town. Gili Nanggu is a small island nearby the town. It is a place to do water activities like snorkeling and swimming. The big island is Gili Gede. It is one of the largest islands in Lombok. Cocotinos Sekotong, a Boutique Beach Resort & Spa is a 4-star hotel surrounded by Coconut Grove. It has colorful rooms with modern design. It is a ferry ride away from Bali. Hotel Griya Asri is a low rise building with contemporary facilities. Alam Gili is a beach lodging with comfortable amenities.