Located on the northwest coast of Lombok are the marvellous Gili Islands.
Gili Trawangan is the largest of them and is the only one to rise significantly
above sea level. It is 3km long and 2km wide with a population of about 700.
Of the Gilis, Trawangan has the most tourist facilities; the pub Tîr na Nôg
claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish pub.
The most crowded part of Trawangan lies on the eastern side.
Activities
Gili Trawangan features superb, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water,
spectacular coral reefs, and the best snorkeling and diving to be found anywhere
on Bali and Lombok. Visitors from all over the world are attracted to the simple
pleasures of sun, snorkeling, diving, beautiful beaches, and socializing.
The absence of cars, motorcycles, and hawkers adds greatly to the leisure
of staying on the Gilis – although there is now a wide range of accommodation
available, the islands have maintained the lazy rustic charms of a tropical paradise.
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Transportation
On Gili Trawangan (as well as the other two Gilis), there are no motorized
vehicles. The main means of transportation are bicycles (rented by locals to
tourists) and cidomo (a small horsedrawn carriage). For traveling
to and from each of the Gilis, locals usually use motorized boats and speedboats.
For our guests we arrange comfortable speedboat trasfers.
Healthcare
Sanitation has improved on the islands. There are two health centers on
Gili Trawangan; 1) located near the soccer fields for locals and 2) located
in Villa Ombak with better facilities for Tourist. The health
centre is known locally as "Puskesmas". To stay fit and healthy, always
drink from bottled water or boiled water and avoid eating raw foods or
salads from small non-reputable restaurants, because the water might not
be sterilized.
Security
There are no Police Station or Military Post on the islands, but there
is a small police station in Bangsal harbor. The Islands funded non-uniformed
community policing group, SATGAS, ensures visitor's security and safety.
In the rare event of someone breaking the law or disturbing tourists,
perpetrators are handed over to Police on Lombok and face banishment
from the island for up to five years. Namely this measure prooved very
effective.
Located on the northwest coast of Lombok are the marvellous Gili Islands.
Gili Trawangan is the largest of them and is the only one to rise significantly
above sea level. It is 3km long and 2km wide with a population of about 700.
Of the Gilis, Trawangan has the most tourist facilities; the pub Tîr na Nôg
claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish pub.
The most crowded part of Trawangan lies on the eastern side.
