More than a dozen small islands lie off Sekotong. The most visited on day trips are Gili Nanggu, with a white beach and a resort; tiny Gili Kedis, a dot of sand you can walk around in minutes; and Gili Sudak, with seafood warungs. Further west, Gili Gede — the largest — and Gili Asahan have a few small resorts for longer, very quiet stays.
The mainland coast is rural and slow, with fishing villages, salt pans and, inland, small-scale gold mining. The road west to Pelangan and the tip of the peninsula passes empty beaches and hillsides. There is little infrastructure, which is the appeal.
Day trips from Senggigi, Mataram or Kuta usually start at the harbour of Tawun or nearby beaches, with boats to three or four islands for snorkelling and lunch.
Highlights
- Snorkelling clear reefs around Gili Nanggu
- Walking around tiny Gili Kedis in a few minutes
- A grilled-fish lunch on Gili Sudak
- A night or two on Gili Gede or Gili Asahan
- Sunrise over the bay from the Sekotong harbours
- Few other visitors, especially on weekdays
In pictures: Sekotong
How long to stay and where to base yourself
Most visitors come on a day trip with a tour. To slow down, spend two or three nights at one of the small resorts on Gili Gede, Gili Asahan or Gili Nanggu, or at a beachfront place on the mainland. Expect limited dining options and occasional power cuts — part of the charm.
