Lawar Beach is one of beautiful beaches in Sumbawa. The beautiful of the
beach is so fascinating and you may not
want to leave the place when you visit it. You must want to
play and stay long in the beach. Lawar is not as crowded as many other popular
beaches like Kuta or Senggigi. Hence, the atmosphere is quite peaceful and
refreshing.
If you feel stressed
because of your tight schedule and busy work, relax your mind by visiting the
beach. You will find comfort and peace. Enjoy the beautiful panorama, then you
can refresh your mind and go back to work with clear mind. Lawar offers you
panoramic view that can be some kind of antidote for your stress.
Location
Lawar
Beach is situated on the west coast of Sumbawa Island. Precisely, it lies in
Sekongkang District, Taliwang, West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara. The exact
coordinate of the location is 8°57'49" S and 116°43'34" E. The
nearby cities include Rempung Village, Praya and Puyung. The beach is quite far
from the capital city of West Nusa Tenggara, i.e. Mataram.
You don’t need, though, to
worry about the transportation. You can go to the beach from Mataram crossing
Sumbawa Island through Kayangan Port in East Lombok. You can go by ferry for
about Rp18,000 (US$2.00) per person. It will take about two hours crossing to Sumbawa.
When you arrie at Poto Tano Harbor, you can continue your trip to Sekongkang,
and that is the place where Lawar lies.
Activities
You
can explore Lawar Beach once you have arrived. Lawar is one of the most
beautiful beaches you can find in Sumbawa Island. You can enjoy the beautiful
panorama, along with the white fine smooth sand in the beach. The beach has
panoramic view, with large rocks in the beach. You can take pictures in the
beach, and these rocks can be a good background for you.
You can also highlight the
blue sea water if you want to take pictures. The beach also has hills in its
surrounding. This adds the beauty of the beach. You can do various things other
than exploration. You can swim, hike or bike around the beach. This is fun activities
since the beach is not too crowded. Enjoy your beautiful moment in the beach.
Accommodations
If
your decide to stay in the beach, you need to prepare all things carefully. You
will not find any hotels, resorts or lodges in he beach. You can spend the
night in the beaches by setting a tent with your friends and families. However,
you must bring enough equipment to do this. First aid, good tents, enough food
and drink are all need to be considered.
If you succeed to spend
the night in the beach, this will be your most challenging experience. If you
want a safer visit, you can spend the night in nearby cities, like Rantung.
Spend the night in lodges available at Rantung. Rates of lodges range from
Rp200,000 to Rp400,000 (US$21.00 to US$41.00) per night.
If
you want to find a great adventure and challenge, Lawar Beach can be the best
alternative. The nature and its surrounding area provides the things to support
your exploration.
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taken from www.backpackerakhirpekan.blogspot.com
