GiliTrawangan is the largest of the three small islands or dyke in the northwest of Lombok. Trawangan is also the only dyke whose height above sea level is quite significant. With a length of 3 km and a width of 2 km, Trawangan has a population of about 800 people. Among the three dykes, Trawangan has the most diverse facilities for tourists; the tavern “TîrnaNôg” claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish bar. The most densely populated part is the east of the island.
In the past, this island was used as a dumping ground for convicts. At that time because all the prisons were full, the king who was in power at that time threw 350 Sasak rebels to this island. It was only around the 1970s that the island was used as a stopover for Bugis people from Sulawesi who later settled here for generations with Sasak and Balinese residents.
activities on gilitrawangan:
- Swimming
It would be a shame if you don’t use the clear beaches on GiliTrawaangan for swimming.
- Diving
If you have a diving certificate, you should try diving on the beach because you will definitely like the underwater life there.
- Water sports
There are other exciting activities related to water sports. If you want to play in the water but don’t want to get too wet, you can ride a banana boat, kayak / canoe or others..
- Cycling
Doing a relaxing bicycle activity in the morning or evening on GiliTrawangan will also make your day pass beautifully.
- Walk
Walking is a good exercise for your health. So there is nothing wrong if you are on vacation while applying the habit of walking. You can walk to the beach and along the beach. Walking among the waves that will make your feet wet is also fun to do.
- Ride Cidomo
Strolling around GiliTrawangan in the afternoon with cidomo is a fun thing that you can also try.
- Take pictures
Photo session is also an important activity that you should not leave
- Horse riding
On GiliTrawangan there is also a stable for horse racing, the famous ones are Sunset Stables and Stud Stables.
- Culinary Tour
It’s not complete if you just enjoy the natural scenery without trying the delicious food on GiliTrawangan.