Faraway Indonesia for many Russian tourists has long become close and dear, its resorts are well studied, the best are selected. For those travelers who are just going to visit the country, it is a big mystery that Lombok or Bali is better, what are the similarities and how these resort islands differ from each other.
To understand which resort to go to on vacation, you need to compare hotels, entertainment, attractions, climate features. You can methodically compare the corresponding positions, you can choose one, but the main one for the tourist, for example, sports activities or monuments of Indonesian history. And based on this, make the final choice.
Lombok or Bali - where is heavenly life?
Tourists have long chosen a synonym for the word "Lombok" - seclusion, this island is visited by travelers who would like to do nothing during their vacation (in the literal sense). This is exactly the place where you can endlessly lie on the beaches, sway on the waves, admire the luxurious sunsets with a glass of cocktail in hand and look in love at your life partner. In the area of the island called Senjiji, you can find the best beaches, they are covered with fairly coarse sand, the size of a pea. By the way, many tourists bring home bags of such sand as souvenirs.
Bali is considered the most developed island in terms of tourist infrastructure. Everything is intended for relaxation here - beaches and hotels, dense forests and beautiful waterfalls, endless beaches and ancient Indonesian temples. Here is just a small problem with the beaches, not all are suitable for swimming, many have strong winds that are used by surfers of all stripes.
Indonesian cuisine
Holidays in Lombok cannot take place without daily tastings of national Indonesian dishes, many of which can be cooked at home absolutely calmly. The name of the island is translated as "chili pepper", but in the kitchen this is not particularly felt, although many familiar products are served on the table with amazing sauces and unusual spices. A must program is rice and vegetables, which relies on meat, chicken or fish. Since most of the inhabitants of the island are Muslims, there may be problems with alcohol, not everywhere you can buy and the cost can be exorbitant.
There are a huge number of restaurants in Bali, the tourist will not remain hungry, experienced guests are advised to try "babi guling", the most popular dish in Indonesia. Suckling pigs baked on a skewer with aromatic spices are good. Also, an exotic dish for tourists will be the local barbecue, where instead of traditional meat, seafood is strung, fried on the grill, and served with chili or nut gravy.
Island attractions and entertainment
The sights of Lombok are associated either with the most beautiful natural landscapes or with the national culture. Natural monuments include: Rinjani volcano; Lake Danau-Segara-Anae; Sendang-Gila waterfall. If these natural attractions seem few, then you need to go for a walk to the neighboring coral islands, where tourists will find beautiful reefs, azure ocean waters and snow-white fabulous beaches.
The list of must-have entertainment includes traditional massage, which has not only a relaxing but also a therapeutic effect. In addition, a massage session can be received right on the beach, surrounded by marvelous landscapes and under the rustle of waves. Other popular tourist attractions are sea fishing and cycling around the island.
The most ancient temples and places of worship have been preserved on the island of Bali, and they are the focus of tourists' attention. In addition, in many of these temple complexes, performances are organized for the audience, this can be a demonstration of the skill of a dance or an ancient rite. The most significant historical and religious site of the island is Pura-Besaki, the “mother of temples”, a complex that includes about 20 most beautiful religious buildings. Another stunning temple is called Tanakh-Lokh; at high tide, the approaches to it are completely covered with water.
Comparing the two famous seaside resorts in Indonesia reveals significant differences in the vacation they offer.
Therefore, tourists can safely go to Lombok who:
- they just want to lie on the beach and relax;
- adore cuisine with a lot of spices and a variety of sauces;
- dream of an Indonesian massage on the seashore;
- will never miss sea fishing.
Bali resorts are preferred for those travelers who:
- know about the rich Indonesian culture and preserved temple complexes;
- would like to get acquainted with national rituals and dances;
- prefer travel to beaches;
- gladly accept national gastronomic traditions.
