South of Bali airport is a small fishing village that since 1980 begins to change, today Jimbaran. It is a tourist destination that offers you resorts, luxury hotels and villas located on the high crests of the bay. This has made it nicknamed the Beverly Hills of Bali.
With its white sand this town is still attached to local traditions in terms of religious rituals, its market is the center of parades and celebrations from the street Jalan Pemelisan Agung to the beach. The nightlife is not abundant but for being near Kuta and Seminyak its visitors are transported at night to to enjoy the parties in bars and tascas.
Jimbaran in Bali
In this part of the province as Jimbaran in Bali has the limestone lined coasts, big waves for surfers. The southwestern coast of Jimbaran is home to ancient sea temples and magnificent monuments, among them:
- The picturesque Uluwatu Cliffs. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
- The picturesque Uluwatu Cliffs. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
- Uluwatu Picturesque Cliffs
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
- Uluwatu Picturesque Cliffs
- Uluwatu Picturesque Cliffs Garuda Wisnu Kencana Culture Park.
- Picturesque Uluwatu Cliffs.
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Culture Park.
- Picturesque Uluwatu Cliffs.
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Culture Park.
What to see and do in Jimbaran’, «
In Jimbaran the beach of Tegal Wagi stands out with its high cliffs and green trees around it.when you visit this beach you will be welcomed by calm waves and white sand. calm waters make this beach a suitable place for swimming for adults and children.at the south end of the beach is the Four Seasons Resort with its luxury and traditional decoration.
Another experience worth living in Jimbaran is the visit to the Fish Market located at the north end of the bay, next to the beach at the junction with Jalan Tukad Ayung.every morning the fishermen arrive with their cargo and sell all kinds of fish and seafood to tourists and cooks from the great restaurants nearby.if you arrive before nine o’clock in the morning you can buy good products.
Jimbaran Jimbaran is a typical Balinese society with many small streets and alleys that make a perfect setting for a walk.
The tasting of dishes with marine ingredients will surprise you with the fresh ingredients and the techniques used by the Balinese chefs.eating grilled seafood is one of the most common activities at the beach. There are over fifty seafood restaurants along the beach, the tables are set in the sand and you can dip your feet in the Bali sea if the night starts.
The most used ingredients are: Various fish, crabs, squid, shrimp, lobster and other seafood, all cooked on the grill,
The traditional accompaniments are: Steamed local vegetables with garlic, rice or chips all seasoned with the typical local spicy sauces.
You go to the local restaurants on the shore, choose the amount and type of seafood you want to eat, pay and the product is grilled in front of you. All prices are negotiable as the custom in Bali is to haggle, i.e. to ask for reductions on the original costs. The combination of atmosphere and good food make this a memorable and charming place to spend the night.», «
Best tours and excursions in Jimbaran
The market Jimbaran , also known as Pasar Desa Adat Jimbaran, is the main source of fresh food and daily necessities among the residents of the village Jimbaran. Located on the main road of Jalan Uluwatu, is heavily visited at dawn so I recommend waiting until the end of the morning to purchase cheap tropical fruits and other fresh items.
The market is often included as part of the guided cooking class tours, such as Bumbu Bali based in Tanjung Benoa, Anika Cooking Class in Tuban, as well as the guest activities offered by Jimbaran’s notable resorts such as Four Seasons and Intercontinental.
In addition to the market excursions in you will find plans to visit the beautiful beaches and other plans with more religious or cultural intention.
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana is the name of a cultural park located on the southern mountainous coast of Bali, today has become one of the favorite places of tourists who in their 250 hectares of land can appreciate the art, culture and spiritual assets of the island.
The Garuda the Hindu mythical bird
Wisnu is the Indonesian for Vishnu and Kencana means a carriage so the name of this park refers to the copper statue, still under construction where you can see Vishnu mounted on the back of his 64 meter long winged garuda. A Balinese sculptor, he started the project in 1997 and it instantly became one of the points of interest in Bali. When ready the statue will be approximately 145 meters high and will be visible within a radius of 20 km from Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua. Garuda Park facilities include an amphitheatre, an exhibition gallery, open air venues, two restaurants, a craft shop, an art market, a massage centre, all terrain car rental and adventure and climbing activities.
Jimbaran Beaches and Temples
Jimbaran Beach and its famous Bay are located on the southwest coast of Bali. The beach is part of the narrow isthmus that connects the mainland of Bali and the Bukit Peninsula.
As for the religious buildings in Jimbaran you will find the Uluwatu temple, or Pure Luhur Uluwatu , one of the six most important temples for the spiritual life of Bali, is famous for being built on top of a cliff about 70 meters above sea level. Pure Luhur Uluwatu is undoubtedly one of the best places on the island for to enjoy the daily dance performances Kecak.
A small forest is located at the front and populated by hundreds of monkeys that protect the temple from bad influences. The Balinese Hindus believe that the three divine powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva become one here. Pure Uluwatu is also dedicated to protecting Bali from the evil spirits of the sea.