The journey from Ekas to Selong Belanak by car is a breathtaking coastal traversal along South Lombok's stunning shoreline, connecting two distinct jewels of the region's seaside crown. Departing the tranquil, boat-dotted bay of Ekas, the road immediately embraces the contours of the coastline, offering uninterrupted, panoramic vistas of the vast Indian Ocean. The initial stretch is characterized by a rugged, almost primal beauty. The route winds through arid, rolling hills of golden savanna and limestone outcrops, dotted with hardy lontar palms that stand as silent sentinels against the constant ocean breeze. The turquoise sea below is a dramatic contrast to the pale, sun-bleached earth, often visible from great heights as the road dips and climbs. This segment feels wonderfully remote, with the only sounds being the wind and the distant crash of waves against secluded, inaccessible coves far below. The raw, untamed landscape, under the expansive dome of the sky, evokes a profound sense of freedom and space, a beautiful prelude to the more approachable paradise that awaits.