The islands are a popular destination for tourists. Gili Trawangan is the largest and most popular of the 3 Gilis, thanks to its well-established infrastructure that preceded the other two islands in the group. Each island has several small resorts, usually consisting of a collection of huts for tourists, a small pool and restaurant. Just like how you can visit the Nusa Islands in Bali, Lombok has the Gili Islands that you can get to via a short boat ride. Gili Trawangan is known as one of the cheapest and safest diving spots, and is also beginner-friendly. Snorkeling with sea turtles is a popular activity in Gili Trawangan. 6 Gili Nanggu. Gili Nanggu is known as a turtle hatchery. This island is located in the Lombok Strait or on the west coast of Lombok Island. Gili Nanggu, Sudak, and Kedis are located in the warm water of the Pacific Ocean. This group of small islands from the Lesser Sundas also belongs to the Wallacea scope. Nusa Lembongan. It's a smaller island and the vibe is more chill than Penida. There's actually quite a lot to do and see and it's all close together. Penida is stunning, but a lot more touristy and things are very far apart. Expect long waits for designated Instagrammable places like the tree house. 4. Save. If you don't want to travel to the Gilis then maybe consider Amed. The diving in the Gilis can be quite nice with interesting sea life, but there is a lot of broken coral. Coral bleaching from warming sea waters has affected the entire area including Bali. Report inappropriate content. The trip mentioned above is a longer 'scenic' trip from Senggigi or Mangsit beach to Gili Islands. It is normally undertaken in a traditional style outrigger boat leaving from the beach. They follow the coast northward to of-shore of Teluk Nare and then turn out westward to the nearby Gili Islands. What to expect from Nusa Penida snorkeling. List of Nusa Penida Snorkeling Spots. Crystal Bay – Nusa Penida. Manta Point and Manta Bay – Nusa Penida. Gamat Bay – Nusa Penida. Mangrove Point – Nusa Lembongan. Toya Pakeh – Nusa Penida. Ways to snorkel Nusa Penida. How to get to Nusa Penida. Size. Nusa Penida is around 240 km 2. Gili Islands are very small compared to Nusa Penida and can be covered by walk or cycle. It is around 18 km 2. Hotels. Nusa Penida Island started becoming famous in 2017 since then many big chains have completed or started their Hotel projects. s5Evpp.