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<\/p>\nThe island of Bali is located at 8.6500\u00b0 S, 115.2167\u00b0 E as part of Indonesia in the South Pacific, just above Australia. The island encompasses 5,632 square Kilometers. The capital is Denpasar, the currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), and Bali is the only predominantly Hindu area of Indonesia. Other than Bali, Indonesia has the biggest single population of Muslims in the world. Bali regions are made up of North, South, East, West, and Central with many exciting areas to visit.<\/p>\n
There are good reasons why Bali is referred to as the Island of the Gods. Bali is truly the jewel of Asia with a plethora of things to do and see. Unique Culture, Scuba Diving, Ancient Temples, Upscale Spas, Perfect Surf, Exotic Volcanoes, Great Food, Exciting Nightlife, Abundant Shopping, and Extremely Low prices on everything make Bali Indonesia the perfect place to visit for those looking to relax and\/or have adventure. A good place to start when visiting Bali is getting familiar with the areas and towns on and around the island. Here is a breakdown of the best places to visit on Bali.<\/p>\n
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As of late, the Amed region of Bali has become an all-encompassing name for a number of small fishing villages on Bali\u2019s northeastern coast, including Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Lean, Selang, Banyuning, and Aas. If you\u2019ve come to paradise to catch up on some much-needed R&R while enjoying the views of tropical island life, skip Kuta, Seminyak, and Ubud and head straight to Amed, Bali. Located approximately a 2 to 3-hour drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, we highly suggest a trip to this east coast oasis for a relaxing getaway as well as some of the best scuba diving, snorkeling, and free diving opportunities in Bali.<\/p>\n
While local residents will tell you they\u2019re trying hard to boost tourism to this area of the island, its quiet, relaxing nature is really what makes it special, in our opinion. Take from that what you will. The busiest months are June, July, August, and December when European visitors dominate the market, but outside of these months, you\u2019ll likely enjoy a smaller backpacking community or expats in a growing number of available accommodations.<\/p>\n
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Balian was once a secret that everyone seems to know about. It is a decent trek to get here, which discourages many visitors. If you want to surf this spot, we suggest staying at the Gajah Mina Beach Resort. The grounds are stunning, very close to the beach, and many units have views of the break. They have a great restaurant, excellent service, and low prices. If you make the hour-and-a-half journey from Kuta, these are some of the things you\u2019ll be blessed with. Tip:<\/strong> Get there early before others make the journey.<\/p>\n We loved surfing at Balian. The wave is much more forgiving than other spots in Bali, though the waves are usually a lot bigger than other spots. This is good because if it\u2019s the only place breaking, you can surf. On the other hand, if other spots are working, you\u2019ll have bigger waves with less of a crowd.<\/p>\n It breaks on black sand, stones, and flat rock at the mouth of the Balian River south of the town of Antosari. The runoff from the river can get pretty nasty at times, so bring peroxide and earplugs.<\/p>\n When the waves get really big, new spots open up on the outside. Balian can offer up barrels, long walls, and can get racy in sections. In our opinion, it\u2019s one of the more forgiving spots to surf in Bali when not too big. The lefts are a bit longer and better than the rights. Also, watch the winds because they can get beaten up later in the day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the newest go-to towns for travel on Bali, Canggu is rapidly becoming one of the trendiest hideaways in paradise. With the same artsy charm as Ubud and the same hip dining scene as Seminyak, only with a quarter of the crowds, we love this area for many reasons and highly recommend staying for at least a couple of days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kuta Town is well known for being a wild tourist town with bumping clubs, tons of shopping, extremely aggressive salespeople, crowded beaches, and basically a whole lot of fun. We personally enjoy all of this activity but in moderation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for adventure and are on a budget, you\u2019ll probably want to look elsewhere. While there are a handful of homestays and budget rentals, Nusa Dua is notoriously the most expensive area in all of Bali, with prices that easily rival other expensive tropical destinations like Hawaii or Tahiti. Nusa Dua is for those looking to relax, enjoy (mostly) calm ocean conditions, and be pampered.<\/p>\n From the Grand Hyatt to the Ayodya and Mulia, this strip of coastline holds several options for high-end resorts. You get great service, all the amenities, and great views, but you\u2019re absolutely going to pay for it. One of the big pluses of staying in Nusa Dua is the quality and atmosphere at the beach. The sand is regularly groomed and trash is picked up. Sadly, many beaches in Bali have trash on them. (The local people haven\u2019t quite figured out that plastic doesn\u2019t biodegrade.)<\/p>\n Also, local vendors are not permitted to solicit without your interest. You\u2019ll notice that they have numbers on their hats. They have special rules in this area and are required to share profits with the hotels. We mention this because, at many other beaches, you\u2019ll be barraged with vendors shoving sarongs and shirts in your face. They only approach if you show interest. A nice perk.<\/p>\n As far as entertainment goes, the closest thing you\u2019ll find is the daily torch-lighting ceremony held at certain resorts or a lounge singer here and there. This area wasn\u2019t built for a party but more for lounging and pampering.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nusa Lembongan is a must-see while traveling around Bali. Just off the Southeast coast of Bali, Nusa Lembongan is a small, sleepy island of seaweed farmers with great waves, excellent restaurants, and no cars! This guide covers everything from beaches to restaurants, ferry transportation and accommodations, seaweed farming, helpful tips, surf spots, and more! For your convenience, use the Table of Contents below to navigate to specific categories of information that interest you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seminyak is one of the most popular tourist towns in Bali, and for good reason. While attracting a slightly different crowd than the clubbing-inclined visitors of\u00a0Kuta<\/a>, Seminyak, and Legian offer a huge variety of chic shops, restaurants, bars, boutique hotels, resorts, upscale villas, relaxing oceanside venues, and more. We love this area for its great nightlife, cuisine, and fun beach-town vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have the chance, it\u2019s worth staying in Ubud for at least a few days. In and around Ubud are magnificent ancient temples, great shopping, multi-leveled rice fields, waterfalls, a majestic active volcano, the largest freshwater lake in Bali, the Sacred Monkey Forest, entertaining dance shows, organic small coffee farms, and much more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uluwatu is an area of peace, beauty, and world-class waves. This area is much slower than what you would expect in Kuta, but that\u2019s one of the main reasons to visit or stay in Uluwatu. If you\u2019re in search of picture-perfect white sand beaches, beach barbecues, excellent surfing, and world-class cultural experiences with a view, you can\u2019t miss this popular area of Bali.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not many travelers realize there are actually 26 different Gili Islands surrounding Bail’s neighbor island of Lombok. Here are some things to know about the Gili Islands before visiting.<\/p>\n Religion:\u00a0<\/strong>As a part of Lombok, the Gili Islands are\u00a0Muslim. Nude sunbathing is strictly frowned upon (and by our estimation, a bad idea anyway considering the number of terribly sunburnt visitors we saw), and walking around with a bathing suit cover-up is respectful, though by no means enforced.<\/p>\n Legal Issues:\u00a0<\/strong>Also, there is no police station (and therefore no police officers) on any of the three Gili Islands, unless they decide to make a visit from neighboring Lombok. This means that drugs, including mushrooms, marijuana, ecstasy, etc. are fairly readily available and advertised widely. Take caution, though \u2013 if you are caught buying, selling, or using any of these drugs, Indonesia is known worldwide for its extremely harsh drug laws, which can (and have) included the death penalty. Be smart!<\/p>\n Getting Around:\u00a0<\/b>There are absolutely no motorized vehicles of any kind on the Gilis. While each island\u00a0can be traversed end to end in a matter of hours, the best way to get around is by bicycle or simply walking. Some locals\u00a0have\u00a0electric bikes and scooters, but you\u2019ll largely\u00a0enjoy the lack of noise from cars or bikes\u00a0so common\u00a0in Bali. Another way to get around is by cidomo<\/em>, or horse cart, though we\u2019ve read and seen\u00a0many horrible things about the treatment of these animals \u2013 including their use to transport heavy cement and tools all around the island, being given ocean water as drinking water, and forced to stand in the direct sunlight all day \u2013 and chose not to use them during our stay.<\/p>\n Money:\u00a0<\/strong>Gili Trawangan and Air now have\u00a0ATMs, but plan to bring extra cash if you are traveling to Gili Meno. Also, expect\u00a0the Gilis to be\u00a0slightly more expensive than Bali, from accommodation to drinking and eating out.<\/p>\n Weather:\u00a0<\/strong>Gili Air is literally one of the top 3 hottest places I\u2019ve ever been. For the first (and hopefully only) time in my life, I got extremely sunburnt laying under a beach umbrella. And keep in mind, I live on Bali and regularly see sunshine.<\/p>\n Things to Bring:\u00a0<\/strong>In addition to eco-friendly sunscreen\u00a0and a hat, don\u2019t forget your camera and snorkeling gear!<\/p>\n Marine Life:\u00a0<\/strong>We were amazed to see marine life like clownfish, hawksbill turtles, green sea turtles, mantis shrimp, feather duster starfish, and more right offshore!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Gilis are an ideal travel spot for just about everyone, from partiers wanting to dance till sunrise, honeymooners seeking scenic sunsets and sexy time, scuba divers looking for epic conditions, and those just trying to kick back in the sand and sun. As opposed to the boisterous Gili T and quiet escape of Meno, Gili Air is the perfect middle ground and our personal favorite of the three Gili Islands located here.<\/p>\n Getting here can be quite the chore so make sure to do your research about the best boats or planes to take you as well as the weather on the day you are going. Rough seas can make a boat trip unbearable. Also, since it does take some time and planning to get there and back, it is really not worth the trip unless you plan on staying a couple of nights \u2013 otherwise, we recommend exploring a new area of Bali, and\/or heading to Nusa Lembongan for an easier journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While much less popular than the Gilis just off of northwest Lombok \u2013 specifically Trawangan, Meno, and Gili Air \u2013 the \u2018Secret Gilis\u2019, including Gili Gede, Ringgit, Asahan, and Layan, are quickly becoming the newest getaway for those seeking an intimate escape from the crowds. As with any new up-and-coming island, the best time to come is now!<\/p>\n Pearl farming and fishing remain as\u00a0the main industries\u00a0on Gili Gede, though tourism is likely to make a big splash in the coming years. Take time to meet the locals, who are all very interesting and friendly, and remember to dress appropriately (bathing suit cover-ups when walking around town, etc.), as it is a Muslim island.<\/p>\n There are currently no ATMs on Gili Gede, so remember\u00a0to bring plenty of rupiah!<\/p>\n Keep in mind that dining options are limited and there are no bars, so bring what you need, and remember to dispose of all literally properly during your visit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The island of Bali is located at 8.6500\u00b0 S, 115.2167\u00b0 E as part of Indonesia in the South Pacific, just above Australia. The island encompasses 5,632 square Kilometers. The capital is Denpasar, the currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), and Bali is the only predominantly Hindu area of Indonesia. Other than Bali, Indonesia has the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":251,"featured_media":15390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[389],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bali"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Bali](\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bali-regions-balian-sights.jpg\" "\\"Bali")
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Surf Review:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nCanggu \u2013 Bali Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kuta – Bali Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Nusa Dua<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNusa Lembongan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nSeminyak & Legian \u2013 Bali Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ubud – Bali, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Uluwatu – Bali, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Lombok’s Gili Islands<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGili Air<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Gili Gede<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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We hope you enjoyed reading about the Bali regions and surrounding islands. Use these region descriptions as a guide for your next visit to Bali.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Safe Travels!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
For more great Bali information use the links below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Bali Trip Preparation<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Visa Info<\/a><\/span> | Accommodations<\/a><\/span> | Activities<\/span><\/a> | Moving To Bali<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
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