Pare Mas – settlement in Lombok Timur kabupaten, Jerowaru district
Pare Mas is one of the settlements in Jerowaru kecamatan (district), which belongs to Lombok Timur kabupaten in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) province. Located on the eastern part of Lombok island within the Lesser Sunda Islands region, where tropical climate and island character define the rhythm of life. Although detailed source material directly concerning Pare Mas is not available, the settlement integrates as a small village in the regency's natural and social environment, located in the eastern part of Lombok. Based on coordinates, the area is positioned on the southeastern coast of the island.
General overview
Pare Mas is a small settlement belonging to Jerowaru district, situated on the eastern part of Lombok island. Jerowaru kecamatan forms the southeastern part of Lombok Timur kabupaten and consists of rural communities tied to the island's traditional way of life. In the absence of settlement-level information, drawing on general characteristics of the district, such small villages typically have economies based on fishing, agriculture, and partly on tourism. Lombok island, which is Bali's neighbor, has gradually opened to tourists over recent decades, and the eastern coast of the island, where Pare Mas is located, is also undergoing this transformation. The area is part of the traditional Sasak culture, one of the defining ethnic groups in the Indonesian island world.
Jerowaru district and the broader Lombok Timur regency form hilly, green jungle terrain characteristic of oceanic, coastal features. Small settlements such as Pare Mas are typically characterized by narrow dirt roads and limited infrastructure, where modern development began spreading only in the past decade. The eastern side of the island is less developed for tourism compared to, for example, the western coast's Kuta-Seminyak recreation zone, so local communities maintain more traditional characteristics with less intensive tourist pressure. Pare Mas's proximity and untouched nature may be attractive to those seeking the island's authentic, community-based life.
Real estate and investment
Pare Mas's real estate market, like numerous small villages in eastern Lombok, is determined by broader regional dynamics. Lombok Timur kabupaten, which forms the eastern, less developed part of the regency, has a less developed real estate market than the tourism-thriving western or northern coast of Lombok. Settlements such as Pare Mas, where foreign investment is still less concentrated, are generally characterized by cheaper land and house prices than tourist centers. Most properties appearing here consist of traditional Sasak-style houses, owned and used by local residents. For foreign investors, Indonesian law restricts direct land purchase: foreigners can only acquire long-term leases (generally 30 years, renewable), while house construction and development is possible through these long-lease arrangements.
In such smaller, less touristically developed settlements, real estate market prospects show a gradually improving picture, as Lombok attracts increasing numbers of developers and infrastructure investments progress. Over the past half-decade, numerous community initiatives and government development plans have aimed at advancing the eastern part of the island. However, in small villages such as Pare Mas, the investment landscape continues moving slowly, and real value appreciation requires a long time horizon. Basic infrastructure development—road networks, water supply, and electricity—is underway, which gradually makes the real estate market more attractive. Those considering long-term, smaller-scale investments, such as retirement homes or holiday rental properties, find such places offer development opportunities, though such ventures require good information and local partners.
Safety and security
Pare Mas, as a small village situated in the broader Lombok region, exists in a relatively safe environment in terms of the island's general public security. Lombok, although having experienced natural disasters in the past (the 2018 earthquake) and occasionally police anti-terrorism efforts, maintains generally stable security conditions in typical residential and tourist-inhabited areas. Small villages such as Pare Mas are typically characterized by lower crime rates than urban centers, such as larger nearby settlements or international tourist hubs.
In the area of Pare Mas and Jerowaru district on the eastern part of the island, community structure is strong, and traditional social regulation and neighborhood supervision play a significant role in maintaining order. Due to the nature of small community living, such places have lower rates of property-related crimes. For foreigners in such places, basic security awareness is standard, as elsewhere in Indonesia: protecting valuables, respecting local customs, and avoiding lesser-known areas during evening hours are recommended. Local communities are generally hospitable, and crimes associated with tourist activity are rare in such small villages. Natural hazards, such as seasonal rainfall or rare natural disasters, deserve greater attention than public disturbances.
Tourist attractions
Pare Mas does not directly possess internationally known tourist attractions based on available source information, however, the settlement benefits from its proximity to Lombok island's extensive tourism offerings. The area of Jerowaru district and Lombok Timur kabupaten contains numerous natural and cultural values. On the part of Lombok island that can be called slow tourism, where Pare Mas is located, emphasis is placed on nature-based tourism: coastlines, fishing villages, traditional Sasak communities, and the island's volcanic landscape beauty.
The eastern and southeastern coast, where Pare Mas is located, features beaches and shallow lagoons that offer opportunities for swimming, fishing, and water sports. Observing local fishing traditions can function as direct tourism, and such community tourism has been increasingly spreading on Lombok island over recent decades. Jerowaru district widely depends on such natural attractions as marine biodiversity and coastal ecosystems. The nearby Kuta beach, located on Lombok's western coast, lies several tens of kilometers away across the ocean or overland, and is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations on the island. Small settlements such as Pare Mas have the opportunity to benefit from tourism infrastructure while operating without the pressure of larger tourist centers.
For those with anthropological interests, studying Sasak culture, local obat-obatan (traditional medicine), and temple observation could be interesting. While Pare Mas does not directly possess a significant temple or notable building based on available information, Lombok island has numerous traditional and modern temples that can be visited. Besides the coast, the interior deeper areas of the island offer volcanic landscapes, jungles, and highlands with hiking opportunities. In such small villages, the real appeal is authentic community life, dining, learning about craft traditions, and taking a break from the accelerated world.
Summary
Pare Mas is a small village of Jerowaru district in Lombok Timur kabupaten, situated on the eastern coast of the island. In the absence of dedicated tourist infrastructure, it retains its traditional village character, influenced by both real estate market opportunities and gradually developing regional tourism. Public security is stable, small community life is strong, and for foreigners seeking authentic Indonesian community-level presence and considering long-term, modest-scale real estate investment, the settlement offers development potential. Indonesian legal frameworks for property acquisition (foreign leasehold arrangements) provide security measures, while considering the local community's traditional and open nature, long-term residence here is possible.
