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Gili Islands: a haven of peace … without forgetting the leisure
Gili Islands are one of those little paradise on earth with which nature has given the fascinating and varied archipelago of Indonesia.

Located about four kilometers from the northern coast of the island of Lombok, the three islands are, for decades, a haven for tourists and backpackers, unable to resist the charm of its white sand and turquoise waters dotted with coral formations.

The nuance “little” is particularly important to describe these islands as the largest, Gili Trawangan, no more than three miles long by two wide, making it easy to entire route in just over an hour.

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The names of the other two components of the assembly are Gili Meno and Gili Air. Despite their proximity, each has its own personality, given by the travelers themselves, with their behavior and preferences have shaped the atmosphere that is breathed in every one of them.

Perhaps because the largest, Gili Trawangan is where has the widest variety in terms of hotels, bars and restaurants. We could call it the “party island”, is that most of those who come to it, especially younger ones, hope to find long nights and lack of joke, something that is reflected in the numerous places that offer openly shakes or pizza mushrooms, even with service “at home”.

However, from experience I can assure you that nothing is as exaggerated as he is painted, and the island is as crowded as it is told. The four days I spent there in high season, were among the most relaxing of my journey through Indonesia, and if I wanted a little more peace of mind, I had only a few feet away on the beach to find her alone.

If the plan still does not convince you, perhaps are Gili Air Gili Meno or your best option. Still smaller than the first, including the number of premises and services declines proportionately, and that is why most of those who decide to hide in their desert beaches are usually couples seeking privacy and quiet.

One of the biggest attractions of these islands is the opportunity to go diving or snorkeling reefs. The clear waters makes them an ideal place for the uninitiated in the art, and agencies that offer services to you for a few dollars in the tens. Other entertainment options ranging from trips between the islands to the rental of books, for those who have decided not to get out of the seat for several days.

To get to the Gili islands excursions there from Kuta, Bali, and that will leave you on the island of your choice in a time which can vary from two hours on the boat fast and direct, at six hours, making the same stops that we would be going on our own.

So if you count in time, I certainly recommend you to go it alone. You only have to transport you approach local or shared taxi to the port of Padangbai, toméis the ferry will leave in two hours in Lombok, and there again cojáis Bangsal public transport to the port from where boats leave public Gili.

In this way, plus save you a lot of money, you can spend a few days for your air travel to the island of Lombok, much less exploited to Bali, and some places that are worth discovering.

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