Pristine Beaches of Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan from Lombok

Gili Meno is the most relaxing of the 3 Gili islands. Meno truly sets itself apart from Gili Trawangan and Gili Air that border it – both in terms of features and characteristics. It offers a more preserved nature, with very low-key nightlife thanks to a local island village administrative ruling that puts a ban on late-night music and partying. Despite its uniqueness, Gili Meno has a great range of attractions – all within easy walking distance from your hotel or villa. Right on the beach, not far from the boat docks, is a mini turtle sanctuary. Cut through the middle of the island, and within only a minute’s walk westward you’ll end up at the island’s large and unique saltwater lake with its occasional spotting of tropical birds and wildlife.

This is the largest of the three Gili Islands with an estimated permanent population of about 800. Trawangan was the first of the three islands to attract visitors in any numbers, and it was backpackers who led the way. The thriving dive industry of the Gili Islands is centred here and since about 2005, the island has gone through a massive development boom.

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a "tail" (Sekotong Peninsula) to the southwest, about 70 kilometres (43 miles) across and a total area of about 4,514 square kilometres (1,743 square miles). The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.