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Guides by topicThe south-coast town, its beaches, surf, Pink Beach and Bau Nyale
Kuta Lombok (Mandalika) & the South Coast
What is Kuta Lombok (Mandalika) like?
Kuta Lombok is a town on Lombok’s south coast, inside the Mandalika tourism zone and close to Lombok International Airport. It suits people who value convenience and a choice of activities over quiet (Kuta Lombok (Mandalika) guide).
Around it is a collection of very different beaches: a shallow, gentle bay, full-on surf beaches, white sand and turquoise water, and a hill for watching the sunset (South Lombok beach hopping).
Town
Kuta and Mandalika
- Kuta Lombok (Mandalika) guideThe south-coast town: surf beaches, MotoGP and development
- Mandalika Circuit guideHow to watch MotoGP in Lombok
- Where to stay in Kuta or SenggigiNeighbourhoods, price ranges and event weeks
- Where to base yourself in LombokSekotong, Kuta, Senggigi or the Gili Islands, compared by how you want to spend your days
Beaches
Southern beaches
FAQ
How far is Kuta Lombok from the airport?
About 25 to 30 minutes by car (Lombok airport arrival guide).
Should I stay in Kuta Lombok or Senggigi?
Kuta Lombok if you are coming for surfing or the southern beaches and want a short airport transfer. Senggigi if you are combining Lombok with the Gili Islands, or a sunset shoreline with plenty of restaurants matters most (Where to stay in Kuta or Senggigi).
Where is Pink Beach in Lombok?
On the Ekas Peninsula in the southeast (Sekaroh village, East Lombok), about 1.5 to 2.5 hours each way from Kuta Lombok by car or scooter. Parts of the road are unpaved and there is no public transport (Pink Beach Lombok).
When is the Bau Nyale festival?
It is held at Seger Beach in Kuta Mandalika, timed by the Sasak calendar to fall around February or March most years. The exact dates are announced a few months ahead (Bau Nyale festival).
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