Sekotong Barat is located in Sekotong District part of Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok, Indonesia. This area is famous with its beaches as it consists of many small islands. Island in local language is called “Gili”. Many "Gili"s in Lombok island are reasonable big in size, such as the famous three, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Sekotong Barat or West Sekotong in English has many small islands. One of them is the famous Gili Nanggu. Gili Nanggu is center of conservation area in Sekotong Barat. On top of its beautiful beach visitors could enjoy the beauty of underwater world by just snorkeling. Soft and hard corals which are protected are built with local culture building shape. Many kind of fish could be found and even better they are not afraid of human. May be i could say it is better than enjoying the underwater over huge aquarium. The relationship is built between human and nature once we get into it.
Other Gilis such as Gili Asahan, Gili Rengit, Gili Layar are yet to be explore. They are famous for scuba diving and their beaches are also all very attractive. Island and beautiful beaches here in this area are not the same as other beaches i ever visited. The quietness and peaceful feeling are one of the most beautiful moment. As one could appreciate nature and try to protect them for others to learn how important to have balance ecosystem.