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Indonesia - Bali
Bali Hai's Sands
Bali, Indonesia
September 2009
Bali has a rich assortment of beaches, each of which is a favorite destination on its own. Bali beaches range from palm-fringed white sand coasts on the island’s south such as Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur, to the cliff-guarded hidden shores of Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Dreamland and Bingin. Beaches here comprise of striking black sands on the north and western shorelines, with sleepy undisturbed coves within.
Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, Indonesia. Located on Bali's southwestern coast of the narrow isthmus connecting the Bali mainland and the Bukit Peninsula, south of Ngurah Rai International Airport, Jimbaran beach and the famous Jimbaran Bay has a spread of seafood restaurants and luxury hotels lining the waterfront. The beach and the bay of Jimbaran offers small secluded areas, where the land gently slopes away from the beach revealing exclusive panoramic haunts hidden under a canopy of leafy tropical forests.
At the waterfront warung restaurants, diners select the live seafood that they wish to eat, and it is immediately prepared, generally grilled over a fire of coconut husks rather than charcoal. The extraordinarily fresh seafood, combined with the fragrance of the husks, the balmy sea breeze and the soothing sound of the waves, creates a memorable seafront dining experience.
Romantic beachside seafood dining under the stars with guitar buskers and low-level fireworks...
Kuta Beach
With a long broad Indian Ocean beach-front, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing paradise. It has long been a popular stop on the classic backpacking route in South East Asia. Back in the 1980s they used to talk about the three Ks: Katmandu in Nepal, Khao San Road in Bangkok and Kuta. Today Kuta still attracts some hardcore backpackers as well as families and tourists from all over the world.
A former fishing village, Kuta was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia.
The 5km-long sandy stretch of Kuta is arguably the best beach front in Bali. The beach is safe, partially clean, and well-maintained, although the beach vendors are frequently present to push their array of products - massages, hair braiding, cigarettes and surf boards. As you move north along the beach to first Legian and then Seminyak and Petitenget it becomes progressively quieter and less frenetic. To the south, Kuta Beach extends beyond the airport into Jimbaran.
Marbled sands at Kuta and Legian with fascinating patterns created by the strong waves...
Legian Beach
Legian is a beachfront town in South Bali, located north of Kuta and south of Seminyak. Stretching north from Kuta, Legian offers the same easy access to shops and bars but a slightly more relaxed and less chaotic feeling. It is a low-key area where you can still get the low prices of Kuta without some of the hassle. The northern area of Legian bordering Seminyak offers a bit of an escape from the crowds and is also a popular surf beach.
Happily wagging his tail, a dog enjoys his day at the beach...
Cloud formations add to the picturesque scene afore...
As the waves crash onto the sand, a lone surfer walks past...
Sources
- "Jimbaran Beach" (22 April 2012). AsiaWeb Direct. Retrieved by http://www.bali-indonesia.com/jimbaran/.
- "Jimbaran" (22 April 2012). Wikipedia. Retrieved by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimbaran.
- "Legian" (22 April 2012). Wikitravel. Retrieved by http://wikitravel.org/en/Legian.
- "Kuta" (22 April 2012). Wikipedia. Retrieved by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuta.
- "Kuta" (22 April 2012). Wikitravel. Retrieved by http://wikitravel.org/en/Kuta.
Bali Hai's Cliffs
Bali, Indonesia
September 2009
Tanah Lot
Uluwatu
Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home to a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot Temple"). Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide hitting against the solid rock.
Uluwatu
Uluwatu, the famous cliff-hanging temple, sits on the Bukit Peninsula. Lying on the southernmost point of Bali, Indonesia, The Bukit (as it is commonly referred to) is a large limestone peninsula which, bar a sliver of land just south of the airport, would be a separate island.
Sources
- "Bukit Peninsula". WikiTravel. Retrieved from http://wikitravel.org/en/Bukit_Peninsula (01 July 2013).
- "Tanah Lot". Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanah_Lot (01 July 2013).
Bali Hai's Sunsets
Bali, Indonesia
September 2009
Tanah Lot - Temple In The Sea
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple"). Tanah Lot means "Land in the Sea" in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide. During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan, in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha, has been credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here. Even more remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 metres above the roaring Indian ocean waves. There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold.
Although the long-tailed macaques can be notorious for their aggressiveness, they are fascinating photography subjects when juxtaposed with the majestic cliffs and the spellbinding sunsets....
Officially known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu ("Luhur" means "something of divine origin" while "Uluwatu" can be broken into "ulu" which means "land's end" and "watu" means "rock" in the old language). Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the six most important temples in Bali. Its location on the south westernmost precinct of this magical island guards the Balinese from the evil spirits of the ocean.
Just minutes before it sets, the sun hides behind some cumulus clouds,
casting a soft glow over the inward-rolling waves...
Sources
- "Tanah Lot" (21 April 2012). Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanah_Lot.
- "Tanah Lot" (21 April 2012). indo.com. Retrieved from http://www.indo.com/geo/tanahlot.html.
- "Bukit Peninsula" (21 April 2012). Wikitravel. Retrieved from http://wikitravel.org/en/Uluwatu.
- "PURA LUHUR ULUWATU" (21 April 2012). uluwatu.org. Retrieved from http://www.uluwatu.org/uluwatu.shtml.
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