Jimbaran - Kedonganan Bali culinary tourism beach

Jimbaran lies on the southern island of the gods, not far from the tourist areas of Kuta and Nusa Dua, and the Ngurah Rai International Airport. The region is so appealing to culinary connoisseurs. Area at the center of the fish market is indeed well-liked by the tourists. Area that became very popular since the arrival of Lady Diana, is indeed one of the areas that you must visit while on vacation to Bali.

Jimbaran and Kedonganan is where the fishermen anchored, and the central fish market in the Badung. With white sand beaches perfect for sunbathing and sailing with a traditional boat. At sunset, while enjoying dinner, you can see the lights hotels are located in the southern coastal cliffs, and saw the planes will land and take off at Ngurah Rai Airport.

In Jimbaran there are many restaurants serving a variety of seafood. While down the road at Jimbaran area, you'll see a row of restaurants offering seafood as the main menu. Certainly for fans of seafood or for those who like to enjoy the atmosphere of the sea, Jimbaran is a pleasant place.

Once you order a meal at one restaurant, you can go straight to the beach to relax and see the sights of the sea. Especially if you eat here in the afternoon, sunset views will make the atmosphere more beautiful. You can also enjoy the sound of the waves and the rustle of a refreshing sea breeze.

While enjoying the seafood, you can also enjoy the strains of a song from a group of musicians who look eccentric. They will sing the songs according to your request.

Beautiful panorama of the sunrise in Sanur Beach Bali

Sanur beach is one beach on the island of Bali are worth your visit. The beauty of natural scenery made famous Sanur beach even since antiquity. In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur beach is known as the beautiful beaches, it appears in the inscription of King of the Kingdom Singhadwala Kasari Warmadewa in the year 917 AD. Now, the inscription is found in the area Blanjong, the southern part of Sanur Beach.

In the Dutch colonial period, Sanur beach is famous as the landing site when the Dutch troops will attack the Kingdom of Badung is considered defying the colonial government. The war that took place on 18 November 1906 it became known as "Puputan Badung", namely the spirit of war to the death that was practiced by the King of Badung and his followers.

Sanur beach tourism began to be introduced to the international world by A. J. Le Mayeur, an artist from Belgium who came to Bali in 1932. See the attraction of Sanur beach is very beautiful, the Le Mayeur decided to stay in Sanur by establishing a painting studio. Le Mayeur later married a Balinese woman named Ni Nyoman Pollok, a famous Legong dancer, and is one of the models of his paintings. Through painting Le Mayeur, Sanur Beach began to be known internationally. Currently, the painting studios have become Museum Le Mayeur and can be visited by the public, who are in a tourist area of Sanur beach.

Sanur beach is a tourist place located just 6 miles east of Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur is located in Badung regency, can be reached by car, motorbike or public transport that connects the Sanur beach to the city of Denpasar. If you want a more comfortable, you can rent a motorbike or car.

In contrast to Kuta Beach, which presents the beauty of the sunset, Sanur beach famous for its beautiful panoramic view of the sunrise. The topography of the curve with white sand that stretches, forming a cluster of beautiful beaches. In the morning, while enjoying the moments of sunrise, you can see Nusa Penida island chain in the southeast, and the panorama of the southern coast of Bali.

When the tide is low, it seem clear beauty of the cluster Serangan Island , and the hill of rock that juts into the sea to the south of Sanur Beach. Not only that, if the waves are not so great, you can see the beauty of the coral reef that stretches colorful.

Sanur beach is the location for surfing. Not far off the beach of Sanur, there are also diving and snorkeling sites. Because of the friendly sea conditions, this dive site can be used by divers of all skill levels. There is also a professional dive guide.

With the atmosphere is calm and the waves are not too big, Sanur Beach a favorite recreation spot for family vacations. You and your family can vacation activities with swimming, canoeing, jogging, watersports, and others. At full moon many people come to relax and shower, while watching the beauty of Sanur beach at night.

Kuta Bali Sunset Beach

Kuta beach is located to the south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung regency. This area has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. This place was once a fishing village of Bali. Kuta beach are often referred to as sunset beach. Now, Kuta has grown into a tourist area with full facilities. You will find many shops, restaurants, hotels, and pubs. Everything ranging from the simple to the exclusive, and spread along the main street of Kuta to Legian.

This white sand beaches with long stretches down to the airport of Bali, Gusti Ngurai Rai and Seminyak or Ubud tourist area. In the afternoon to evening, Kuta Beach is widely used as a surfing, sunbathing, and other leisure activities. In the evening, many people who spend to play ball or just enjoy the beautiful sunset beach of Kuta.

If you are with the family, kite-flying is the best choice. You can easily find shops and vendors selling traditional Balinese kites, ranging from small to giant size, like Bebean (a fish), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped).

If you are with your peers, try a beach soccer game with some locals. They usually set up goalposts around four o'clock, the Hard Rock Café and the Discovery Shopping Mall.

Attracted to enjoy the non permanent tattoo? Here you can also get it at an affordable price. Or if you feel tired, you can relax on the beach while enjoying a massage skilled hands. Or if you want to try hair twisted, you can find service providers twist hair.

If you like challenges, you can try the Slingshot. Right in front of Kuta Paradiso Hotel, there is a giant slingshot to catapult you 52 feet in the air. Or Waterbom Park Waterslide. An area of ​​3.8 hectares of tropical gardens is a thrilling water adventure rides. Here are 15 high-speed slides, some reaching up to 50kph. For children there is Kiddy Park, the park is designed for the safety of children and supervised at all times.

Ngurah Rai Forest Park Bali

Ngurah Rai Forest Park is part of the tourist area of Serangan Island, Teluk Banoa and beyond. Mangrove forests covering an area of 1343.5 is the best mangrove forests in Indonesia, and even Asia. Thanks to the success of developing and preserving different types of plants that grow fast and thick, making the region a comparative study of referrals to experts. This area is connected by walkways, so that it becomes a place of recreation for the city of Denpasar and foreign tourists.

Natural tourism potential is quite prominent is the panorama of mangrove forests (Ekotourisme) and the ceremonial activities in the region, as well as the beaches are quite beautiful panorama. This area is located in a strategic position that is the tourist area of Sanur, Nusa Dua and Kuta, can be reached easily via the Sanur bypass road - Nusa Dua.

Based on geography, "Ngurah Rai Forest Park" is at the center of the golden triangle of tourism in the province of Bali. Namely, in the east of coast Sanur, west of Kuta Beach, and south of the Nusa Dua tourism area. Access to the Ngurah Rai Forest Park is very easy because only about 6 km from Denpasar, and 4 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Nature tourism activities that can be done

VARIOUS TYPES OF MANGROVE PLANT - In this area there are various types of mangrove plants. Dominant species are: Rhizophora, mucronata, R, apiculata, R. Stylosa, Bruguiera, and others.

ROAD TRACKING - Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the region's mangrove forests with a leisurely stroll along the mangrove forests along the 1.4 Km to the beach.

TOWER - Visitors can see the sights from the Tower Mangrove.

Cottage - In this great forest park is a place to relax and rest while enjoying nature and wildlife water.

VARIOUS TYPES OF BIRDS - There are different kinds of birds, of which there are bird species protected by the Act, namely Cekakak.

VARIOUS OTHER ANIMALS - Like the Crab, Biawak and various species of fish.

Natural Park Sangeh Bali

Sangeh is a place of tourism on the island of Bali which is located to the north of Ubud, Gianyar regency. Sangeh offers sights of natural beauty with the authenticity of the ecosystem. Broad Sangeh Nature Park is approximately 10 hectares of “pohon pala” (nutmeg trees). Travelers will appreciate the fresh air and natural habitat Sangeh monkeys. Forest nutmeg tree is a sacred temple area sacred by indigenous villagers Sangeh.

Apart from the pala tree, there are plants in the forest famous Sangeh, local people call the tree "lanang-wadon" (male-female), because the bottom of the tree is hollow so as to resemble female genitalia, while in the middle of the hole to grow the stem that leads to the bottom and look like male genitalia. The tree grows right in the front yard Sangeh tourism, and is actually a “pohon pule” (tree bark). In Bali, the tree bark has many features because its wood is often used for special purposes, for example, create a mask that is used as Sungsungan.

Sangeh famous because it is a village in which the monkeys to roam freely, but there very tame monkeys on a hill called "Bukit Sari". There was also a temple named "Pura Bukit Sari". Monkeys here in power and is said to have three regions of the kingdom. According to local legend "Bukit Sari" and this monkey was there when Hanuman, a character in the epic Ramayana, lift Mahameru mountain. Some parts of this mountain fell in there, and since then the monkeys reigned there. Although monkeys are sacred by the people and wild life in the woods, but they remain benign. So that the tourists can mingle freely and take pictures with this primate animals.

In addition to monkeys, as the original inhabitants of the forest, tourists can also see the majesty of the history of Bali, from the existence of the site "Pura Bukit Sari". This temple was established since the 17th century by the adopted son of Raja Mengwi, Anak Agung Made Karangasem Anglurah Sakti, while being imprisoned.

That said, according to local folklore, forest Sangeh made by order of Raja Mengwi. The king ordered that the secret of making the forest. Specially imported nutmeg tree of Mount Agung. For some reason, the secret order to make the park eventually leak because of the beholder, so the king ordered it to stop, and the area was called Sangeh which means "to have a look".

Bali Barat National Park

Bali Barat National Park is located in the western part of the island of Bali. This national park has a 77.000 hectare area, which covers approximately 10% of the land area of ​​the island of Bali. Consists of a variety of forest and savanna habitats. In the middle of the park is dominated by the remains of four of the Pleistocene volcano, the mountain Patas as the highest point in this place.

Bali Barat National Park has a unique type of ecosystem, which is a combination of terrestrial ecosystems and marine ecosystems. In this area, visitors can explore terrestrial ecosystems (forests), starting from monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, forest to the beach. While on aquatic ecosystems (marine), tourists can see the green mangrove forests, coastal beauty, coral ecosystems, seagrass, and shallow and deep ocean waters.

Besides enjoying the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, tourists can also explore the small islands that are part of Bali Barat National Park, including Menjangan Island, Bluebird Island, Bird Island, and Island of Bats. Menjangan Island is one of the favorite islands that are often visited by tourists. Island with an area of ​​approximately 6,000 ha of this is the habitat of deer or elk (Cervus timorensi). Not only that, tourists can also dive in the waters around Menjangan Island to see clusters of beautiful coral reefs with a variety of fish species.

Approximately 160 species of animals and plants are protected in national parks. Animals such as bull, deer, monkeys, bats and various birds. Bali Barat National Park is the last place to find one endangered endemic Bali, Bali Starling in their natural habitat.

Some sites / attractions to visit:

Ship. Diving and snorkeling. Shipwrecks that have been filled with rocks, which are among Acrophora sp. which has a diameter the size of more than 75 cm.

Menjangan Island, Pos Satu, Pos Dua and Tanjung Gelap. Diving and snorkeling.

Krepyak and Sumberejo. Wildlife observation.

Monumen Lintas Laut and the Tomb Jayaprana. Cultural tourism.

Cultural attractions outside the Park is Mekepung, Kendang Mebarung and Jegog conducted in September and October, in Negara.

The best visiting season: August to December each year.

How to reach the location: Through highway; Denpasar - Country - Cekik = 43.3 km. Singaraja - Seririt - Cekik = 85 km, and his office not far from the harbor Ferry Gilimanuk.

Tanjung Benoa Watersport

Tanjung Benoa is located at the southeastern tip of Bali island, and adjacent to the area of ​​Nusa Dua. Can be reached within 35 minutes from Kuta, 40 minutes from Sanur and 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Tanjung Benoa is a place that is perfect for watersport activities. The beaches in this area is very quiet different from Kuta, Sanur or Uluwatu, so menjandikan this region as the only place for this fun games. Water sports can be enjoyed here include jetski, parasailing, banana boat, scuba diving, snorkeling, Glassbottom plus a visit to Turtle Island and Flying Fish.

Activity usually begins in the morning around 8 am to 12 noon, because after that the water will recede and you can not enjoy the games anymore because boats can not be used. With a reliable instructors, will provide assurance of safety and comfort while enjoying the game here.

In addition to water sports, you can visit the turtle island is approximately 30 minutes away by boat can be rented location. Turtle Island is where the breeding of various endangered species of sea turtles. This location you can see first hand and wondering about the turtle breeding process. On this island there are also many other animals such as snakes, bats and rare birds, you can hold or taking pictures.