Sumbawa Besar
The island's main town with the historic Sultan's Palace and gateway to Sumbawa's natural attractions.
About Sumbawa Besar
Sumbawa Besar is the main town and cultural center of Sumbawa, home to the historic Dalam Loka Sultan's Palace — one of the largest wooden palaces in Indonesia.
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Moyo Island
A pristine nature reserve island with waterfalls, bat caves, and exclusive luxury camping.
Maluk Beach
A beautiful crescent beach with consistent surf in southwest Sumbawa, popular with surfers.
Saleh Bay
A massive natural bay with volcanic islands, whale sightings, and some of Indonesia's best diving.
Kenawa Island
A tiny uninhabited island with a hilltop viewpoint and pristine surrounding coral reefs.
Lakey Peak
One of the world's best surf breaks — a world-class left and right barrel reef break.
Satonda Island
A volcanic island with a unique saltwater crater lake surrounded by pristine coral reefs.