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Overview
Located in the coastal town of Kuta on the southern coast of Lombok on the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia, Pantai Torok - also known as Torok Beach - is a two-kilometer-long and wide white sand beach. The beach is positioned on the shores of Torok Bay and has a beautiful backdrop of coastal vegetation, paddy fields, rocky headlands, and nearby restaurants, which together provide Instagram-worthy views of the vast Indian Ocean.
Amenities
Pantai Torok does not have lifeguards but offers several other amenities, including restrooms, shaded areas, hotels, and a nearby restaurant.
Activities
Pantai Torok offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, paddleboading, kayaking, fishing, and hiking. If you are planning to go into the water, the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents. If you enjoy surfing, the beach provides great opportunities for surfers due to its frequent windy weather. Torok Bay offers incredible opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the colorful coral reefs and encounter a variety of marine life, including turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish. Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity. If you enjoy photography, the spectacular views of this renowned beach. Pantai Torok is ideal for visitors looking for a serene beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches. Dogs are welcome on the beach if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.
Disability Access
Pantai Torok offers an access path for people with disabilities.
Parking
Getting to Pantai Torok is easy - the beach has a few parking spots located near Montong Ajan, Praya Barat Daya, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, which provide easy access to the beach.
Fun Fact
Pantai Torok is a perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying the sunset.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Pantai Torok. Wisata Mangrove Buwun Mas is a mangrove ecotourism destination that includes Ekowisata Mangrove Jerangkang-Kemanuk Buwun Mas, known as the oldest mangrove forest in Lombok, managed by locals, and featuring natural mangrove growth. Visitors can explore the lush mangrove forests via guided boat tours or boardwalks and also enjoy many fun activities, including walking, birdwatching, kayaking, and photography. Sade Village is located in Central Lombok and offers unique insight into the rich cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle of the Sasak people. In addition, Sade Village is famous for its traditional woven fabric called "kain tenun sesek," which is done using traditional tools and techniques. Visitors can purchase handmade textiles, baskets, and pottery as souvenirs and support the local community. Bendungan Pengge, also known as Pengge Dam, is a reservoir and dam that was built around 1994 to irrigate rice fields in the area, serving as a vital water distribution point for local farmers. Additionally, Bendungan Pengge has transformed into a charming tourist destination, offering many recreational activities including fishing, boating, and picnicking while enjoying picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, with hills, forests, and agricultural fields along the reservoir banks.
Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfalls are two famous waterfalls located in the Central Lombok region. Benang Kelambu is renowned for its distinctive curtain-like flow, while Benang Stokel features multiple tiers of cascading water. Visitors can access these waterfalls via a short trek through a lush green forest, where they can enjoy a refreshing swim. If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Gua Sumur Lombok is an underground cave that has unique holes in the ceiling that allow sunlight to shine through, creating a spotlight effect. This natural cave is home to a wide variety of native species, including thousands of bats. Guided excursions are available for visitors to explore this unique and adventurous cave.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Pantai Torok. Warung Siput Pantai Torok Aik Belek is right on the beach and serves amazing seafood. Bayside Lounge is another beachfront restaurant that serves delicious salads, burgers, pizzas, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. Segara Lombok Bar & Restaurant serves amazing soup, salads, pasta, burgers, Indian curries, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes. Boni Beach Restaurant serves amazing salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Laut Biru Bar and Restaurant is another famous beachfront restaurant that serves salads, burgers, pizzas, pastas, seafood, beef, and poultry dishes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a nearby Pantai Torok, there are many great options nearby. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Selong Selo Resort & Residences is 22 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an infinity pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant. A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Amber Lombok Beach Resort, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, and a restaurant. Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Boni Beach Lombok | Hotel & Restaurant, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Luana Lombok | Surf Boutique Hotel in Selong Belanak, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Bruga Villas Restaurant and Spa offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa,a fitness center, and a restaurant.
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Pantai Torok have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Pantai Torok have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Pantai Torok a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Pantai Torok good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Pantai Torok have restrooms?
No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Pantai Torok a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Pantai Torok?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Pantai Torok?
No, this Beach is not known for any activities in particular.
Does Pantai Torok have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Pantai Torok a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Pantai Torok good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.