Travel Guide Sumbawa Besar

Sumbawa Besar, the second-largest town on Indonesia's Sumbawa island after Bima, offers an understated charm with its main street lined with restaurants and hardware stores. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, the town is an ideal place to immerse yourself in everyday Indonesian culture. Among the local delights, vendors of pisang molen and pisang goreng, banana-based snacks, offer tasty snacks at modest prices, perfect to settle the stomach while strolling around town.Despite its modest size, Sumbawa Besar is packed with cultural treasures. The Dalam Loka Palace, with its traditional Sumbawa architecture, is a must-see. The Pura Agung Girinatha, a Hindu temple, testifies to the island's cultural diversity. A stroll through its streets reveals a harmonious blend of modernity and ancestral traditions.Sumbawa Besar's local markets are a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors, offering a range of handicrafts, spices and textiles. For adventure-seekers, the town serves as a starting point for exploring the island, with its pristine beaches, traditional villages and hidden waterfalls. Spectacular diving sites attract marine life enthusiasts.Sumbawa Besar is more than just a stopover, it's an invitation to discover a more authentic and tranquil side of Indonesia, far from the hustle and bustle of tourism.