Thirty-five kilometres (22 miles) east of Bali at its closet point,or a mere 20 minute flight between airports,
Lombok is inevitably compared to its better-known western neighbour,although it differs considerably in many respects: physically, culturally, linguistically and historically. It also contrasts quite visibly with less-marked tourist facilities, unspoilt beaches, and a culture less touched by the marks of widespread international tourism. Lombok's charm truly lies in its century-old, tranquil coastal areas with virgin white beaches and green mountains.
