Tanjung Luar on the far east coast is one of Lombok's main fishing ports, and although the region's population is sparse and the vegetation is scrubby, it does have an interesting coastline. There are good beaches for surfing nearby, and the town has plenty of Bugis-style houses on stilts over the water and a strong smell of fish permeates the air. Nearby at Keruak you can watch tradesmen building boats, and a little further on is the town of Sukaraja, another traditional village where you can buy wood carvings.