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- Gili Nanggu Beach: A crescent of white sand with calm turquoise water, ideal for swimming and snorkeling directly from shore. The reef starts close to the beach, making it accessible without a boat.
- Turtle Point: A snorkeling site on the island's east side where green and hawksbill turtles feed in shallow water. Early morning visits increase sighting chances.
- Japanese Garden: An artificial reef built in the 1990s with concrete structures that now host vibrant coral and fish. Located on the south side, it's less crowded than Turtle Point.
- Sunset Cliffs: Rocky outcrops on the western edge offering views across the Lombok Strait at dusk. A quiet spot locals use for evening walks.
- Coral Garden: A shallow reef zone on the north side with dense coral formations and schooling fish, best visited at high
- Gili Nanggu Beach: A crescent of white sand with calm turquoise water, ideal for swimming and snorkeling directly from shore. The reef starts close to the beach, making it accessible without a boat.
- Turtle Point: A snorkeling site on the island's east side where green and hawksbill turtles feed in shallow water. Early morning visits increase sighting chances.
- Japanese Garden: An artificial reef built in the 1990s with concrete structures that now host vibrant coral and fish. Located on the south side, it's less crowded than Turtle Point.
- Sunset Cliffs: Rocky outcrops on the western edge offering views across the Lombok Strait at dusk. A quiet spot locals use for evening walks.
- Coral Garden: A shallow reef zone on the north side with dense coral formations and schooling fish, best visited at high tide when water clarity peaks.
- Gili Nanggu Village: The small settlement on the island's eastern shore where locals live and work. Walking through reveals fishing boats, family compounds, and the rhythm of island life away from tourist zones.
- Mangrove Forest Trail: A narrow path through mangroves on the island's southern edge, home to crabs, birds, and juvenile fish. Few tourists venture here.
- Anchor Wreck: A submerged anchor and chain in shallow water off the south coast, a quirky dive site that attracts curious snorkelers.
- Gili Nanggu Viewpoint: A hilltop on the island's interior offering 360-degree views of the three Gili islands and Lombok's coast. Reachable by a 15-minute walk from the main beach.
- Night Snorkel: Evening water entry reveals nocturnal fish, squid, and bioluminescent plankton. Local guides offer this experience year-round.
I'd start with Turtle Point at dawn. The water is clearest then, turtles are most active, and you'll have the reef nearly to yourself before day-trippers arrive.
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