Kuta
As a pearl of Bali, Kuta is one of the best beaches
in Asia, with the only waves, which breaks over sand instead of
a coral. This most popular tourist destination has succeeded in
combining the need of local people and visitors. The original
Kuta villagers have involved in the tourism industry for years.Kuta
and surrounding offers various kind of accommodation,
from simple and cheap accommodation provided by the locals to
luxurious accommodation managed by international hotel chain.Kuta’s
seas are ideally best for surfing. Everyday both Balinese and
foreigners are found along the golden sands of Kuta beach. Kuta
area is also completed with various tourist facilities such as
restaurants, pubs, bars, souvenir shops, tattoo parlors and travel
offices.Along the north of Kuta, Legian street offers a number
of high quality boutiques, excellent restaurants, cafes and bars
influenced by western style. Exclusive hotels can be easily found
in Seminyak, further north of Kuta, while antiques wooden furniture
shops in Jalan Raya Kerobokan.
Jimbaran
Jimbaran is another resort near Kuta, which the tourist are quite
fond of. It’s a drowsy bay where flotillas of fishing boats
blush the panorama.Jogging is widely practiced sport in Jimbaran
beach and is especially tempting in the covered glow of sunset.
It’s also an admired spot for windsurfing and sailing small
craft, which are obtainable for rent.The quietness of Jimbaran
is a perfect attraction to spend sometime while feeling the sensation
of sea breeze and facing the sunset.
Tuban
Located between Kuta and the airport, Tuban is a nice
place to stay. Around Tuban is completed with various types of
hotels and many supporting tourist facilities. Tuban beaches are
safe for swimming and it is such a perfect place to unwind.
Uluwatu & Bingin
These beaches are popular among surfers. Lack
of supporting facilities is not an obstacle for tourist with adventure
spirit to conquer the waves. Now, a number of infrastructure developments
have been started to establish in these area. This means as an
effort to provide a good accessibility for anyone who come there.
Sanur
The main attraction of Sanur beach is the beaches with
their very white sand and the beauty of constantly calm water.
Sanur area has all level of accommodation and solid network of
infrastructure. Sanur is also the place where the few remaining
of Brahman Kuasa villages found. Some of the charming ritual procession
such as Bali’s only all-female keris dance is held in this
area.The Prasasti Blanjong, an emblazoned pillar here dated AD
913, is Bali’s earliest behind the times relic and is now
kept in a temple in Blanjong village, southern part of Sanur.
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is a lovely commune devoted to tourism. The
objective of the establishment was to meet all demands of tourism.
The most exclusive and well-known remedy in Bali offers the best
in terms of tourists structures and services, well-built and efficient
hotel complexes with inclusive facilities, golf course with international
standards where worldwide competition are also held, luxurious
shops and exclusive beaches for tourists only.The village of bualu,
in Nusa Dua area has a picturesque site as well as for its relative
isolation from densely populated areas. Most of hotel in Nusa
Dua is landmark of the new Balinese architecture.
Nusa Lembongan
Located in the eastern part of Bali, Nusa Lembongan is
a popular place for diving and snorkeling. It has a professional
dive centers and is an ideal relaxation stop for sailing trips
from the mainland. Many small crafts offers day trip to the island.With
the backdrop of Mount Agung, the immaculate island has spectacular
scenery and offers unforgettable adventure. Nusa Lembongan’s
neighboring island, Nusa Penida is less popular and tourism does
not play an important role there.
Amed and Tulamben
Eastern part of Bali offers alternative destinations,
which are Amed and Tulamben. Amed is a resort town that will bring
back the old memory of Kuta. Completed with simple tourist supporting
facilities such as Losmen, small hotels and amateur entertainment,
Amed is a popular site for snorkeling. With the panorama changing
drastically to dry hills covered with scrub, Tulamben is quieter
and even more popular for diving. As one of the most renowned
diving site in Indonesia, Tulamben offers diverse marine life
and magnificent under water world.
Padang Bai
A flawlessly shaped bay cradled by the hills, Padang
Bai is a perfect escape in the east of Bali. As a transit harbor
to Bali neighboring islands such as Nusa Penida and Lombok, passengers
and cargo vessels are departing everyday. There are a few losmen
provided in Padang Bai. An intimate white sandy beach and lovely
harbor scenery will make the holiday in Bali even more romantic.
Candi Dasa
As a recognized resort area for over topical
decades, Candi Dasa is an entryway to East Bali. Compared to the
resorts in southern part of Bali, Candi Dasa is much simpler.
Offering low budget accommodation and few upscale hotels; the
main attraction of Candi Dasa is a dazzling landscape of the beach.
Blighted by jetties protruding into the water that caries rocks
intended to stop the erosion caused by coral blasting for years.
Lovina Beach
In the western part of Singaraja, long stretch of black
sand beach encompasses Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem
and Temukus villages collectively called Lovina. Lining up of
busy losmen and hotels with the depleted shady sea makes Lovina
one of the most stirring beaches in Bali. Tranquility, incredible
under water world and dolphins are the magnetism of Lovina. From
Lovina, visiting Pulau Menjangan, which is a part of West Bali
National Park, will be interesting for diving lover.
Tanah Lot
Located in Tabanan, just across the boundary of Badung
regency, Tanah Lot is the most well-known and photographed temple.
A truly remarkable and feature temple, Tanah Lot is built on a
stony narrow piece of terrain, which the high tides transform
into an island, making right of entry from the land impossible.
It is particularly reminiscent at sunset when the illumination,
at times a slender thread and others, a dazzling spark, springs
back the waves. The beach around Tanah Lot is less comfortable
for swimming but great for horse riding and watching spectacular
sunset. Although surfing can be done in this area but it’s
recommended not for beginner.
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