For lovers of diving, white beaches, and clear waters, the perfect place for you is in the Gili islands. Gili Islands is a paradise on earth located in Indonesia .

Located in Northwest Lombok and surrounded by coral reefs, are three small islands: Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan. The islands are rich in marine life.

Majority of the tourists who arrive here are young Europeans, attracted by the beauty of the landscape, the sun, and the quiet beaches. Here, you can escape the noise of cars, motorcycles, and other noises of the city life.

In these islands, you can rent equipments for snorkeling , take a course in diving , surf kayaking, or rent a glass bottom boat to view the magnificent coral reefs, fish, rays, and giant clams .

All islands have diving schools with programs for both beginners and advanced dives for veterans.

More than 6,000 species of marine life live in the coastal strip. This is not only good for diving and snorkeling, but for fishing as well. This is one of the main activities in the island.

Gili Trawangan, perhaps for being the largest, is the most popular island of Gili and where majority of the hotels, bars and restaurants are located.

If you prefer a quieter place, you can stay north of the island in comfortable bungalows.

Gili Air is the closest to Lombok. This is also the most populated island. Its inhabitants are more friendly than in Gili Trawangan. They make their living as boatmen, fishermen, and farmers.

Gili Meno is the center island. The smallest of the three Gili islands and quieter with less tourists. This is chosen especially for honeymooners. Its main feature is the salt lake and special dive sites, as Meno Wll, Sea Turtle Point, and Blue Coral.