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Selong Belanak Beach
Beach in Lombok (Islands).
Selong Belanak is a long crescent of fine white sand on Lombok's south coast, west of Kuta, in a sheltered bay framed by green hills and rocky headlands. Its small, slow waves over a sandy bottom make it a popular place to learn to surf, and the warungs along the shore rent boards, give lessons and set out sun loungers; the calm water also suits swimming. In the late afternoon, farmers often walk their water buffalo along the sand.
Selong Belanak Beach at a glance
- For children: Very good (4/5). Soft sand and a gentle sandy slope with small rolling waves; keep clear of learner surfboards and the fishing boats at the south end.
- Swimming: Very good (4/5). Sheltered bay with a sandy bottom and small waves; swim at the north end, away from the surf lessons and fishing boats.
- Surfing: Good (3/5), beginners to experienced. Soft sandy beach break with surf schools, one of Lombok's best places to learn; boats take better surfers out to the Serangan reef.
- Snorkeling: Poor (1/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Excellent (5/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Very good (4/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Selong Belanak Beach
- Tampah Hills Villas: Lombok, from about $600 a night (5.4 km in a straight line)
- Tunak Resort Lombok: Lombok, from about $150 a night (24 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Mawi Beach (beach) (1.6 km in a straight line)
- Semeti Beach (beach) (2.4 km in a straight line)
- Mawun Beach (beach) (8.3 km in a straight line)
- Kuta Mandalika Beach (beach) (14 km in a straight line)
- Sade Village (traditional village) (15 km in a straight line)
- Seger Beach (beach) (16 km in a straight line)
Photo: Afifahdpl, CC BY-SA 4.0
