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Bali Map
Canggu
The fishing village of Canggu is located within the beautiful agricultural belt between Kuta and Tanah Lot, an area that is home to some of the most luxurious private residences on the island. Bordered by rugged surf beaches and bounded by emerald rice fields, the peaceful vista is enhanced on clear days by the magical sight of the mountains in the early mornings and evenings.
Denpasar
Denpasar is Bali’s bustling capital city, it doesn’t attract a huge number of tourists, but it is the location you search for to find flights into Bali… Denpasar, Indonesia.
Jimbaran
The magnificent crescent bay of Jimbaran curves for five kilometres. The beach is unspoilt and tranquil, the sand soft and golden, and the calm water a safe haven for swimming. The area is famous for its fresh fish and at sunset the beach becomes the scene of a daily ritual as hundreds of visitors take their ringside seats in the plethora of seafood warung; these simple beachside cafes run virtually the length of the bay and serve up the catch of the day.
Kuta
The once sleepy fishing village of Kuta is a jumble of closely-packed pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, souvenir shops, shopping malls, juice bars, money changers, beauty parlors, surf emporiums and second-hand bookstores. The sweeping, sandy Kuta Beach is renowned for its world class surf breaks. The beachfront Discovery Shopping Mall boasts a large department store known as ‘Centro’, together with global lifestyle branded boutiques such as ‘Guess’ and ‘Esprit’. When the desire to acquire a suntan takes priority over a shopping trip, the brave might opt for some light-hearted haggling on the beach. Sarongs, pineapples, Rolex watches and silver toe-rings are all on offer but be warned… these hawkers drive a hard bargain!
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua, with its immaculate white sand beaches, was the location – in the early 1990s – of the most ambitious resort project in Indonesia’s history. Up-market guests come for a hassle-free holiday to this elite tourist enclave of 5-star hotels, conference centers, restaurants, shops, and one of Asia’s top golf courses, the Bali Golf & Country Club, designed by renowned golf course architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii.
Sanur
Sanur was Bali’s original tourist enclave. This historical village on the southeast coast is characterized by shady lanes, vine-draped coral walls, sedate leafy compounds, majestic trees and a five-kilometer shoreline within a gentle reef-sheltered lagoon, where swimming is safe. The ambience is mellow, restful and cosmopolitan. Numerous water sports facilities include diving, sailing, kayaking, surfing, water-skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing. Night life is low-key at this family destination.
Seminyak
Trendy Seminyak, located a few kilometers north of Kuta, is Bali’s late-night party land, laying claim to the highest concentration of independent fine-dining restaurants on the island, together with a wide choice of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas, elegant shops, prestigious hotels and private villas. The expansive Seminyak beach with its brown sugar sand and rolling surf is the place where a daily ritual takes place as hundreds of residents and visitors flock to enjoy what will hopefully be another legendary sunset. A playground of the rich, the famous and the bon vivants, the vibrant nightlife and luxurious accommodation of Seminyak draws a sophisticated crowd of ‘beautiful people’.
Tabanan
The Tabanan regency, known as Bali’s ‘rice bowl’, is the most agriculturally productive area in Bali and home to the 2276-metre Mt Batukaru, the island’s second highest peak. This is also the area where you will find the famous sea temple of Tanah Lot. Perched upon a craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and glistening black shoreline, the temple is probably the most photographed sight in Bali. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon when you can see its splendid profile silhouetted against the setting sun. The neighbouring Nirwana Bali Golf Course was designed by Greg Norman, and voted number 1 golf course in Indonesia.
Ubud
Ubud is Bali’s centre for fine arts and cultural performances, and the surrounding villages are home to the island’s most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. Set in the central foothills, Ubud was originally an important source of medicinal herbs and plants. In fact, the name is derived from the Balinese word for medicine. Ever since the German painter, Walter Spies, settled here in the 1930s, the town has been a haven for both local and European artists and writers, and is now a magnet for art collectors, connoisseurs, mystics, and people who are actively involved in art, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism and alternative healing. Ubud offers wonderful shopping, together with luxurious spas and enchanting restaurants nestled in eye-poppingly beautiful locations. The town is encompassed by gorgeous terraced rice fields, traditional villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, and dramatic river gorges; its visitors are those in search of culture, nature and inspiration.
Uluwatu
On the extreme southwestern tip of The Bukit lays the world-famous temple of Uluwatu, a deeply revered and holy place. The surreally exotic beach is set in a cave with honey-coloured sand reminiscent of soft sugar. Uluwatu is world famous for waves that can peel perfectly for hundreds of metres over the reef, recommended only for highly accomplished surfers. Swimming here is inadvisable. There are many warungs set upon the cliffs, offering great views for watching the surfers and the legendary sunsets.
Canggu
The fishing village of Canggu is located within the beautiful agricultural belt between Kuta and Tanah Lot, an area that is home to some of the most luxurious private residences on the island. Bordered by rugged surf beaches and bounded by emerald rice fields, the peaceful vista is enhanced on clear days by the magical sight of the mountains in the early mornings and evenings.
Denpasar
Denpasar is Bali’s bustling capital city, it doesn’t attract a huge number of tourists, but it is the location you search for to find flights into Bali… Denpasar, Indonesia.
Jimbaran
The magnificent crescent bay of Jimbaran curves for five kilometres. The beach is unspoilt and tranquil, the sand soft and golden, and the calm water a safe haven for swimming. The area is famous for its fresh fish and at sunset the beach becomes the scene of a daily ritual as hundreds of visitors take their ringside seats in the plethora of seafood warung; these simple beachside cafes run virtually the length of the bay and serve up the catch of the day.
Kuta
The once sleepy fishing village of Kuta is a jumble of closely-packed pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, souvenir shops, shopping malls, juice bars, money changers, beauty parlors, surf emporiums and second-hand bookstores. The sweeping, sandy Kuta Beach is renowned for its world class surf breaks. The beachfront Discovery Shopping Mall boasts a large department store known as ‘Centro’, together with global lifestyle branded boutiques such as ‘Guess’ and ‘Esprit’. When the desire to acquire a suntan takes priority over a shopping trip, the brave might opt for some light-hearted haggling on the beach. Sarongs, pineapples, Rolex watches and silver toe-rings are all on offer but be warned… these hawkers drive a hard bargain!
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua, with its immaculate white sand beaches, was the location – in the early 1990s – of the most ambitious resort project in Indonesia’s history. Up-market guests come for a hassle-free holiday to this elite tourist enclave of 5-star hotels, conference centers, restaurants, shops, and one of Asia’s top golf courses, the Bali Golf & Country Club, designed by renowned golf course architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii.
Sanur
Sanur was Bali’s original tourist enclave. This historical village on the southeast coast is characterized by shady lanes, vine-draped coral walls, sedate leafy compounds, majestic trees and a five-kilometer shoreline within a gentle reef-sheltered lagoon, where swimming is safe. The ambience is mellow, restful and cosmopolitan. Numerous water sports facilities include diving, sailing, kayaking, surfing, water-skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing. Night life is low-key at this family destination.
Seminyak
Trendy Seminyak, located a few kilometers north of Kuta, is Bali’s late-night party land, laying claim to the highest concentration of independent fine-dining restaurants on the island, together with a wide choice of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas, elegant shops, prestigious hotels and private villas. The expansive Seminyak beach with its brown sugar sand and rolling surf is the place where a daily ritual takes place as hundreds of residents and visitors flock to enjoy what will hopefully be another legendary sunset. A playground of the rich, the famous and the bon vivants, the vibrant nightlife and luxurious accommodation of Seminyak draws a sophisticated crowd of ‘beautiful people’.
Tabanan
The Tabanan regency, known as Bali’s ‘rice bowl’, is the most agriculturally productive area in Bali and home to the 2276-metre Mt Batukaru, the island’s second highest peak. This is also the area where you will find the famous sea temple of Tanah Lot. Perched upon a craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and glistening black shoreline, the temple is probably the most photographed sight in Bali. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon when you can see its splendid profile silhouetted against the setting sun. The neighbouring Nirwana Bali Golf Course was designed by Greg Norman, and voted number 1 golf course in Indonesia.
Ubud
Ubud is Bali’s centre for fine arts and cultural performances, and the surrounding villages are home to the island’s most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. Set in the central foothills, Ubud was originally an important source of medicinal herbs and plants. In fact, the name is derived from the Balinese word for medicine. Ever since the German painter, Walter Spies, settled here in the 1930s, the town has been a haven for both local and European artists and writers, and is now a magnet for art collectors, connoisseurs, mystics, and people who are actively involved in art, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism and alternative healing. Ubud offers wonderful shopping, together with luxurious spas and enchanting restaurants nestled in eye-poppingly beautiful locations. The town is encompassed by gorgeous terraced rice fields, traditional villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, and dramatic river gorges; its visitors are those in search of culture, nature and inspiration.
Uluwatu
On the extreme southwestern tip of The Bukit lays the world-famous temple of Uluwatu, a deeply revered and holy place. The surreally exotic beach is set in a cave with honey-coloured sand reminiscent of soft sugar. Uluwatu is world famous for waves that can peel perfectly for hundreds of metres over the reef, recommended only for highly accomplished surfers. Swimming here is inadvisable. There are many warungs set upon the cliffs, offering great views for watching the surfers and the legendary sunsets.