VICINITY OF PACITAN

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Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged every night of the week and the streets are full of arts-and-crafts galleries.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore... Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud, The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma Bali located in Kuta

Vicinity of Pacitan: The best view of the coast is from a rocky hillside 15 km south of Pacitan on the road to Wonogiri. The ocean sweeps in and out of bays and foamy waves smash on rocks. Punung is 30 km from Pacitan, RplOO by bus. Three km beyond Punung Village is Gua Tabuhan, the Musical Cave (Rp50 entrance) which was once a hideway for the 19th Century guerilla leader Prince Diponegoro. Just follow the signposts down a dirt track to the cave. A boy will guide you through slippery 50 m high caverns. In the main chamber listen to a unique game/an orchestra played by striking rocks against stalactites, each in perfect pitch, the melody vibrating and echoing at each blow (only 3 tunes). In this area, in Danaraja village, lives one of the last wayang beber da/angs on Java, Pak Sarnen, who performs and reads using 16th Century scrolls. This is also agate country where cut and polished stones sell from Rp200 to Rp5000. Have them set by the skilled silversmiths of Bali, or bring your own gold and have Balinese craftsmen set them for you. Kolak Caves are 12 km south of Punung near the south coast; some say the finest caves on Java. Baksoka River Valley, 4 km from Punung towards Pacitan, has silicified woods; many neolithic stone tools have been found here. Wonogiri: 45 km S.E. of Solo. Known for its game/an instrumentmaking. Climb the peak behind Wonogiri and look out over the plains to see the cones of 3 southern volcanoes, Merapi, Merbabu and Lawu. Ngadirojo, near Wonogiri, is known for its beautiful Javanese women.

Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. It is one hour traveling time by boat from Benoa Harbour. This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide. It is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which hosts a myriad of marine life, The waters are renowned for their abundance of life and great surf breaks. The reef has been declared a marine park by the Indonesian authorities. Not only does the reef support its own Eco-system, but it supports most of the villagers on the island as well. The local people farm seaweed. This seaweed is cultivated, harvested then exported all over the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and medicines. Other sources of income include traditional wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato, and fishing.Village life is very slow and enchanting. Very few cars and motorbikes are seen on the roads. The people are steeped in tradition, and one could imagine Bali being like this island, thirty years ago.Although the island is small there are many things to do. Fishing, diving, surfing, mangrove exploring, discovering natural fresh water springs, underground cave house exploring, cycling around the island. A visit to the bat caves on a nearby island, or a picnic at dream beach. Try catching mud cabs in the mangrove area at the back of the island. There is something for every one at Nusa Lembongan.