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Pandanan Beach
Beach in Malaka (Islands).
Pandanan Beach is a curving bay of pale sand at Malaka, on the coast road north of Senggigi in North Lombok, looking out across the water to the Gili Islands. The sea is usually calm and clear, good for swimming and snorkeling, and canoes can be rented to paddle around the bay. The beach stays fairly quiet; simple warungs along the sand grill fresh fish, and there are gazebos to rest in.
Pandanan Beach at a glance
- For children: Very good (4/5). Gentle water, shady trees and warungs suit families; shallow coral with sea urchins in places, so bring reef shoes.
- Swimming: Very good (4/5). Calm, clear bay for relaxed swimming at mid to high tide; at low tide shallow coral patches get in the way.
- Surfing: None (0/5). A sheltered bay facing the Gili Islands: the water is usually calm, with no surf.
- Snorkeling: Good (3/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Very good (4/5)
- Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
- Easy to reach: Very good (4/5)
- Sand: Golden sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Pandanan Beach
- Seven Secrets by Hanging Gardens: Lombok, from about $250 a night (1.2 km in a straight line)
- Katamaran Hotel & Resort: Lombok, from about $100 a night (6.2 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Nipah Beach (beach) (1.4 km in a straight line)
- Mangsit Beach (beach) (6.7 km in a straight line)
- Sira Beach (beach) (8.4 km in a straight line)
- Senggigi Beach (beach) (8.9 km in a straight line)
Photo: Muanseey, CC BY-SA 4.0
