Gili Meno is a paradise island with a quite authentic vibe to it (although the vibe has probably been stronger a few years ago as new hotels keep popping up). There's no cars on the island, just horse carts turquoise water, white beaches and small sandy paths crisscrossing between the shores. You can walk around the entire island in just a little more than an hour.
On the western side of the island there's a salt water lake that you can cross if you're brave enough like us.
The people where very friendly though the atmosphere was very calm and laid back. We visited during the Ramadan season, which turned out to be quite an experience. Not only does it mean that the people dial down a notch during day time, but it also means sleeping next to the island mosque can be a bit challenging. The first prayer started 3.30 in the morning and the last ended at around 10 in the evening. Although many of the singers had a very nice voice, it was still impossible to sleep due to the loudness.
The best part of the island was the underwater world. It didn't matter where we started snorkelling, we always saw something interesting. During our five days we snorkelled at least once every day and saw two beautiful sea turtles (one that was at least 1 m long), a lot of interesting fish and heaps of amazing, colourful corals. Since we don't have an underwater camera, you just have to trust us or come and see for yourself. But here's at least a picture of a rescued baby sea turtle.
And also, what could be better than having drinks and dinner sitting on the beach watching the sunset while dolphins and turtles are swimming in the turquoise waters in front of you?
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