Kaliantan
Beach is a popular beach for the white sand and middle waves of water. The
small hills surrounds the beach creates beautiful scenery. Around the hill, the
shape of sand just like the small pepper resemble to Mandalika Beach or Kuta
Beach in Central Lombok. Kaliantan is not as famous as Senggigi Beach or Kuta
Beach. But, the beauty of the beach is comparable. The golden sunset in the sky
will invite anyone to enjoy their vacation here. This is one of an exotic
panorama and that is why some people call this as the golden sunset.
The atmosphere around Kaliantan Beach is so quiet because
this is one of a remote area. We can say if the beach still virgin with clear
water and calm waves. The texture of the sand and the coral reef become the
main attractions for tourist who visits the beach. They can snorkel and surf
because the waves of water very supported. Kaliantan also becomes a choice for
one who wants to escape from the hustle. It looks more stunning as the pasture
stretches widely behind the beach.
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Kaliantan Beach lies in the Jerowaru sub-district, East
Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. You can reach the beach from
Mataram City to the east to East Lombok Regency for about an hour. Then, you
can go to the south to Sikur sub district – Sakra – Keruak – Jerowaru –
Pamongkong – Kaliantan for about 1.5 hours. If you start your trip from the
airport, it takes around 2.5 hours by a car. Because there is no public transportation,
you can rent a car or motorcycle. If you want a practical solution, you can
rent a car with a driver. Thus, along the trip you can enjoy the green scenery.
Accommodations
In Kaliantan Beach, there is no food stalls, hotel or
lodges. Thus, you have to bring your snacks and drinking water before you go.
Besides that, please come earlier because it gives you the chance to explore
the area of the beach and back home earlier as well.
As mentioned above, when you come to Kaliantan Beach, you
can do many water activities, such as snorkeling, diving, and swimming. In the
certain occasions, the waves of water are powerful and strong. This is very
good for surfing. Even, if are an amateur surfer, you still can try this one.
Beside it has an amazing panorama, one of the main attractions in Kaliantan is
a cultural tradition named as Bau Nyale Ceremony. This is just like a public
party to catch the sea worm.
The tradition is organized during February to March. It
can be said that all of the residents in Lombok Island will come to Kaliantan
Beach to participate the tradition. The nyale or kind of sea worm has benefit
of medical and blessing. The ceremony is held annually and it has become one of
a favorite rite in Lombok.
As you are in Kaliantan Beach, you can explore the area
around the beach. You can visit Tanjung Bloam. This is a location for turtle
conservation that stretches from the south to the north of the coastline.
