BASIC NEEDS
All the holiday essentials like sun cream, toiletries, soft drinks, snacks, chocolates, ice-cream, postcards and much more, can be bought at the various shops along the main road whose owners have a good knowledge of the needs of the average tourist.
SOUVENIRS
The so called ‘art market’ or pasar seni is located just opposite the jetty, behind the volleyball court. Although it has seen better days, individual efforts are being made to smarten it up. Despite all this, a range of knick-knacks can be found here from sarongs and T-shirts, to woven traditional cloths and batik, wooden trinkets and masks, paintings and other handicraft.
BEACH SELLERS
Sellers on the beach are very laid back and not nearly so aggressive as those found in Bali, Kuta Lombok, or Senggigi. They will of course approach you and offer you their pearl necklaces, bracelets, rings and ear-rings, but usually if you say no they’ll leave you be. Most of the time though, many people, even though they may not buy anything, they end up having a chat and sharing a cigarette with the vendor anyway!
If something does take your fancy, but isn’t quite the right fit, or not quite how you want it, very often the sellers will be able to make the desired adjustments for you on the spot, so it’s worth taking a look and asking.
If something does take your fancy, but isn’t quite the right fit, or not quite how you want it, very often the sellers will be able to make the desired adjustments for you on the spot, so it’s worth taking a look and asking.
