Trip to Gili Meno, A Great Way to Day Out
Some people have known Bali as a romantic island. But have you ever heard about Lombok? Just like the Dewata, Lombok also has beautiful spots to visit. One of them is Gili Meno, a small island located in the north of Lombok. Have a trip to Gili Meno and you will get great escapism of your life.
The exact position of Gili Meno is between the other two popular Gili, which are Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Gili Meno is the smallest one among them and has a unique beauty. It is only two kilometers long with one kilometer wide. You just need less than two hours to get around this island. Interesting right? Here are the other things about a trip to Gili Meno:
1. Quiet Place
If you are willing to release your daily stress, then trip to Gili Meno is the right choice. The island is very quiet and relaxing. However, Gili Meno populated of around 400 people. Indeed, this place is still underdeveloped, but don’t you worry there are many local restaurants. They offer you traditional food of Lombok and seafood. You can enjoy these near the beach in “berugak”, a traditional gazebo.
2. Suitable for Honeymoon
Knowing as a quiet place, some couples choose this island as their honeymoon destination. The scene is so clear and calm your mind. Your eyes will be spoiled by clean water, so you can see little fish everywhere. Also, feel the breeze in a hammock. This is just the right place to get lazy, reading books, or cuddling with your partners.
3. Gili Meno Wall
Trip to Gili Meno is not only for the just-married couple. If you are an adventurer and a diver, you might be love Gili Meno Wall. It is a favorite spot for the divers here. You need to take a boat to get this point. It takes about 20 minutes. Many underwater lives can be found here, such as green sea turtles, clownfish, anemone fish, until the colorful sea slugs. If you get deeper, there are many large corals there. This spot is friendly for the beginner divers.
4. Cycling Until Sunset
After you spend your time and satisfied with the water activities, you can rent the bicycle. It is great to wait for the sunset while cycling around the island. Take on the west side and you will find the beautiful sunset scenery there. And don’t miss the sunrise in the morning. Catch it by moving to the east side of Gili Meno.
5. Chilling at the Bar or Café
Even the island looks underdeveloped, it doesn’t mean there is no place to eat along. There are several bars and cafes near the beach. They are not only having Indonesian food but also offer you western and European cuisines. Complete your night with beers and live music by local people. You will get a happy moment during your day in Gili Meno.
Trip to Gili Meno is started by using a boat from your starting point. There is no other way because you need to cross to be there. Bali Eka Jaya Fast Boat offers you various time schedules and departure points. It eases you to choose as your needs.