Senggigi

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Senggigi is a place on the Indonesian island of Lombok in the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Barat , which has gained considerable importance for the island's economy as an up-and-coming tourist center.

Main street of Senggigi, northern part
Main street of Senggigi, southern part
Pura Batu Bolong Hindu temple
Hindu temples in the sea near the Makam Batu Layar

location and size

Senggigi (9,000 inhabitants) is located on several bays on the west coast of the island of Lombok about 20 km northwest of the island's capital Mataram on the well-developed coastal road in the administrative district (Kabupaten) Lombok Utara . The port of Bangsal, from which ferries leave for the Gili Islands , which are popular with tourists , is 15 km to the north. To the east of the city rises the 3726 m high Rinjani volcano .

Economy and history

Senggigi developed into a center of tourism in the 1990s due to its location on an elongated sandy beach lined with coconut palms in front of a mountainous landscape, but not to the same extent as the holiday resorts on the neighboring island of Bali , where the price level is significantly higher than on Lombok. A not inconsiderable number of jobs was created in Senggigi for the economy of the island of Lombok, especially during the main travel season from July to September. A large part of the holiday guests come from Australia. Most of the tourist businesses are located on the long main street Jalan Raya and on the road that leads to the jetty. From here there is a ferry connection with speedboats to Padang Bai in Bali several times a day .

At the beginning of 2000 Lombok achieved notoriety when, here as in other places in Indonesia, violent clashes against the Chinese and Christian minorities broke out. Shops and restaurants run by non-Muslims went up in flames first in Mataram, shortly afterwards in Senggigi and in many other places on Lombok. All foreign tourists were evacuated and tourism on Lombok stalled for several years. In the period that followed, tourism recovered only very gradually.

Attractions

On the southern outskirts of Senggigi, around 2 km from the town center, on a rock by the sea, the Pura Batu Bolong , one of the most famous Hindu temples in Lombok, is popular with believers, especially when the moon is full . The name of the temple, from which there is an impressive view of the coast of the neighboring island of Bali with the Gunung Agung volcano , refers to an opening in the rock. The Indonesian word batu means "cliff, stone, rock" and bolong means "opening". The temple is consecrated to the god Brahma, for him there is a throne in the temple area. According to legend, virgins were sacrificed to the sea gods at this point.

A few kilometers further south, two more buildings are worth seeing on the coastal road. The tomb ( Makam Batu Layar ) of the saintly venerated Syeh Syayid Muhammad al Bagdadi is a reminder of the preacher who is said to have brought Islam to Lombok. Behind it is an old Muslim cemetery. Below the grave, another small Hindu temple on the beach is worth a visit.

Surroundings

Due to the good road conditions, Senggigi is a suitable starting point for excursions to the numerous sights of Lombok. Mataram, the capital of Lombok Island, is easily accessible by public transport. In the vicinity of the nearby town of Tanjung , which is known for two Buddhist temples, several waterfalls are the goal of hikes. B. the Air Terjung Gangga and the 30 m high Air Terjun Tiu Pupas . The Hindu temple Pura Medana is worth a visit on the Sira peninsula between Senggigi and Tanjung . It is located right by the sea and is visited daily by believers who offer flowers and fruits here.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Christina Schott: Bali, Lombok, Gilis , p. 86. Ostfildern 2014
  2. ↑ Brigitte Beier: Bali and Lombok , p. 297. Ostfildern 2013
  3. ^ Moritz Jacobi: Indonesia from Sumatra to Sulawesi , p. 392. Ostfildern 2013
  4. ↑ Brigitte Beier: Bali and Lombok , p. 354. Ostfildern 2013
  5. ^ Moritz Jacobi: Indonesia from Sumatra to Sulawesi , p. 400. Ostfildern 2013
  6. ↑ Dr. Renus Ketelaars: Kamus Jerman Modern , p. 271.Surabaya, undated
  7. ↑ Christina Schott: Bali, Lombok, Gilis , p. 87. Ostfildern 2014
  8. ^ Catherine Bourzat: Indonésie , p. 472.Boulogne-Billancourt 2013
  9. ^ Catherine Bourzat: Indonésie , p. 474.Boulogne-Billancourt 2013
  10. ↑ Britte Beier: Bali and Lombok , p. 303. Ostfildern 2013

Coordinates: 8 ° 30 ′  S , 116 ° 3 ′  E