Not that ones you ma think...

You may think this is another one of the famous 3 - aka Gili Tarawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. You are wrong but in some way you are close.

Gili Gede is different island in the south

^{Picture by @detlev 2016}

Gili Gede (pronounced G'day!) is not part of the same group as the Gili Islands (despite the name), but rather lies in close proximity to the southwest coast of Lombok. The word "Gili" simply means "small island" in Indonesian. Gede is still very much a desert island, and as a result there are only a few options for accommodation on Gili Gede. This means that the best hotels on Gili Gede are the only hotels on Gili Gede as there is very little to choose from.

^{Picture by @detlev 2016}

Gili Gede is free of traffic, with beautiful unspoilt nature, coconut palm trees, white sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea. On Gili Gede the small local population still make a traditional living building wooden boats and (pearl) fishing. Hardly any tourist developments have arrived on the island yet. This makes Gili Gede the region's freshest destination, featuring wonderfully secluded beaches and a thoroughly laid back vibe to enjoy at your leisure.