Gili is derived from Sasak language which means small island. Actually there are several Gili or dykes around the island of Lombok, yet there are three dykes that are known by tourists, namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno. Among the three dykes, the Gili Trawangan is the largest, well-known and the most complete amenities. Gili Trawangan is located in the northwest of the island of Lombok. Administratively, Gili Trawangan includes in the territory of the village of Gili Indah, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara province. Gili Trawangan has several beaches with very beautiful views. Most beaches have blue tosca and clear sea water. The sand there is also soft with white color. On the west side of the island, you can get the beach atmosphere which is quiet and calm enough. But there, the sand is slightly coarser than the sand of the beach which is in the southeast of the island. Even though, this island looks pretty green with many pine trees, acacia, and coconut trees that beautify the shoreline.
Nusa Penida is an island South-East of the Indonesian island Bali. Nusa Penida is only a thirty minute boat ride from Bali.
Sanur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach with calm and warm seawater located in east part of Denpasar Town. This beach location in east side and south part of Sanur Village is an edge of Indonesia Ocean.
Nusa Lembongan is a small holiday island destination 20 km off the southeast coast of Bali. You can reach it with a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur Beach or Benoa Harbour. It’s a lot quieter than the south of Bali, making it a great place to go for a quiet, relaxing break.
White sandy beaches. Tropical coral reefs. Warm inviting waters. All this awaits you on the Gili Trawangan and the Gili islands in Lombok. And with no cars, no motorbikes, and no distractions other than beautiful tropical island scenery, the Gili islands off the northwest coast of Lombok are truly an ideal destination for a tropical getaway.