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Bali’s Beaches
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For the majority of
tourists to Bali, time honored images of palm fringed beaches
are uppermost in the mind and probably the biggest single
reason for purchasing that ticket to paradise.
The reality is all
that and more. While those palm fringed beaches do exist,
there is also the wild coastline of the west with black
sand beaches and treacherous waters, as well as the dramatic
surf beaches of bukit, the aquamarine lagoons of Lembongan
island and the sleepy coves in the north.
The two camps are easily
recognized; the workers have as many clothes on as possible
and the bules (westerners) wear as little as possible. Be
prepared for scantily clad Brazilians, G-stringed Italians,
Coppertone Germans, and Australians in designer surf gear
and pretty Indonesian girls in multi-platform sandals -
it is the United Nations of beaches.
The most popular trips
are on Bali Hai and Wakalouka, but many smaller crafts also
offer day trips with lunch and activities. Lembongan’s
larger neighboring island, Nusa Penida, has a somewhat more
ominous reputation and is less popular.
PADANG BAI is the harbor, where the boats from Lombok take
off, but also lovely and laid back fishing village with
a few losmens for accommodation. A short walk over the headland
to the headland to the north will take you to intimate white
sand beach.
CANDI DASA is the gateway to east Bali. The beach here has
been mostly washed away die to the heavy coral picking that
used to provide a livelihood for locals. This has now been
a stopped and tidal walls have been erected in an effort
to restore the beach. Slowly the coral is returning, and
Candi Dasa is developing as popular tourist destination.
Amankila at Candi Dasa has a lovely lovely beach club which
tourists can visit for a daily fee – use the beach
and the pool and enjoy delicious food at their restaurant-
AMED and TULAMBEN are alternative destinations in East Bali.
Amed is a resort town that harks back to the early days
in Kuta. Simple losmens and a couple of good, small hotels
sit along the shady, Grey sand beach. Bartenders tell not-so-good
jokes and boys with guitars roll off standards as entertainment
in the evenings.
Sunset is peak time
at Sunset Legian, when the beach bars fill, the football
field is at its busiest and the locals knock off work and
wade fully clothes, skirts swirling, into the waves.
TUBAN, between Kuta
and the airport, big hotels line this stretch of beach.
A little less frantic than Kuta, it's a good place to grab
a deck chair and a good book. Swimming here is safe, as
the hotel, lifeguards will put up flags if there are any
nps, but mostly it is pretty well protected.
ULUWATU, PADANG PADANG,
BINGIN, DREAMLAND were formerly the playground of surfers
almost exclusively. The former teak forest was only accessible
over rough dirt tracks and the hike down to some of the
beaches deterred just about everyone but the most dedicated
wave riders.
This is no longer true.
A number of developments planned on the barren bukit have
meant that tarred roads have been put in, and slowly steps
and access paths have been built down to the more popular
beaches. This means that virtually anyone can take advantage
of these stunning beaches, which are still very quite by
Bali's standards.
Small warungs offer
simple food and cold drinks, the obligatory massage people
have moved in and a few sellers offer basic Bali merchandises.
When the surf's up you can catch some excellent rides, when
there is no surf the beaches become quiet lagoons with clear
water lapping the white sand.
Uluwatu is still the
busiest, particularly at sunset when the monkeys play on
the spectacularly located temple. Very basic accommodation
is available at most of the bukit beaches.
NUSA DUA was designed for the luxury conscious with a heavy
concentration of big name hotels lining the beautiful white
sand beach. Some of the resorts have private beaches but
most areas are accessible. The stretch past the Hilton Resort
has been a public beach and during the wet season ' the
outer reef there is a popular surf break. At present, you
will still find some simple warungs selling good food at
cheap prices along this beautiful stretch of white sandy
beach that offers excellent swimming conditions in a protected
lagoon.
SANUR BEACH is a calm, quiet lagoon that offers great conditions
for wind surfing and parasailing. The chic address of many
of Bali is rich and famous since the 1930s; Sanur has a
lively history and is still a revered area. The beach often
fills with brightly clad ceremonial folk honouring various
auspicious days.
The stretch from the
Grand Bali Beach Hotel to beyond the Bali Hyatt is now serviced
by a beach walk making it possible to enjoy the many hotels
and restaurants along the strip. The calm waters are very
popular with families. The reef off Sanur is a popular surf
break but only works under limited conditions. Many watersport
companies are based here, offering a number of recreational
activities.
JIMBARAN is a sleepy cove fleet of fishing boats color on
the scene. Formerly a relatively quiet its image has improved
dramatically with the opening of the beautiful Four Season’s
Resort and the intercontinental. I the last couple of years,
it has become even busier still with grilled seafood restaurants
going up at a rapid pace along the beach, attracting local
families and tourists in droves.
A popular spot for
windsurfing and sailing small craft, which are available
for rent, Jimbran's grey sand and calm waters are attracting
more people but the beach still has a sleepy feeling. A
day at Jimbaran is made even more popular because of the
all the wonderful options to eat - choose from simple local
food, the freshest fish or 5-star luxury. It is also a popular
spot for sunset.
NUSA LEMBONGAN is one of the most popular destinations for
day cruises on the many pleasure boats sailing from Bali.
Depending on whether you sail or motor, the trip can take
anywhere from one hour to two and a half.
The pristine white
sandy beaches with aquamarine bays are brimming with colorful
sea life, so diving and snorkeling are very popular sports.
The less adventurous can enjoy glass bottomed boat rides.
A number of reef breaks are popular with surfers, and the
view back to Bali with a looming mount Agung makes fabulous
backdrop.
Snorkeling is popular
in Amed. Tulumban is even quieter, but a favorite with local
divers. A shipwreck and a drop off, that are accessible
from the beach, offer easy access to a colorful underwater
world. Dive courses for all levels are often conducted at
Tulamben, and the single resort, Mimpi's, has wonderful
facilities for anyone who wants to be based here.
LOVINA, KALIBUKBUK, KALIASEM, PULAU MENJANGAN. Between Singaraja
and Seririt on Bali's wild north coast, is a busy stretch
of losmen and hotels and some decent reef, but the low dark
sea makes this far from the most inspiring stretch of beach
in Bali.
A number of coves offer
tranquil, protected waters and Lovina is one of them. Although
the sand is gray, it is quiet, peaceful, and popular among
those who shun the glitzier beach resorts of the south-
Dophins Play in water off Lovina.
Diving off Pulau Menjangan,
part of the Barat national park, is generally regarded as
the best in Bali. Boats are readily available to take divers
over to the island, where there are no residents or hotels.
The WEST COAST of Bali is very beautiful and wild. The rice
fields of Tabanan are the most fertile in all of Bali, and
from the wet areas, flat, stony livers dump into a thundering
sea filled with treacherous rips much feared by the Balinese.
Some surfing is done in this area, but is not recommended
for the beginners.
The beaches around Tanah Lot is great for horse riding and
watching dramatic sunsets, but for safe swimming, try one
of the Other beach areas described earlier.
Bali's beaches are
a wonderful asset and provide hours and days of entertainment
for young and old. Watch for caution flags, as there are
sometimes rips, particularly in the surf beaches, and make
sure you have Protection - the Bali sun is very hot
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