BALI ISLAND tourism objects & facilities

BALI ISLAND

- ABOUT BALI

- GEOGRAPHY

- TOURISM OBJECTS

- ACCOMODATION

ABOUT BALI

Bali is an Indonesian island located at 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″ECoordinates: 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″E, the western most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.

Bali has been inhabited since early prehistoric times firstly by descendants of a prehistoric race who migrated through mainland Asia to the Indonesian archipelago, thought to have first settled in Bali around 3000 BC.^{[citation needed]} Stone tools dating from this time have been found near the village of Cekik in the island's west.

Balinese culture was strongly influenced by Indian, and particularly Sanskrit, culture, in a process beginning around the 1st century AD. The name Balidwipa has been discovered from various inscriptions, including the Blanjong charter issued by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in 913 AD and mentioning Walidwipa. It was during this time that the complex irrigation system subak was developed to grow rice. Some religious and cultural traditions still in existence today can be traced back to this period. The Hindu Majapahit Empire (1293–1520 AD) on eastern Java founded a Balinese colony in 1343. When the empire declined, there was an exodus of intellectuals, artists, priests and musicians from Java to Bali in the 15th century.

GEOGRAPHY

Bali lies 3.2 km east of Java and approximately 8 degrees south of the equator. East to west, the island is approximately 153 km wide and 112 km north to south (95 by 69 miles, respectively), with a surface area of 5,632 km². The highest point is Mount Agung at 3,142 m (10,308 feet) high, an active volcano that last erupted in March 1963. Mountains cover centre to the eastern side, with Mount Agung the easternmost peak. Mount Batur (1,717 m) is also still active. About 30,000 years ago it experienced a catastrophic eruption — one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth.

In the south the land descends to form an alluvial plain, watered by shallow rivers, drier in the dry season and overflowing during periods of heavy rain.

The principal cities are the northern port of Singaraja, the former colonial capital of Bali, and the present provincial capital and largest city, Denpasar, near the southern coast. The town of Ubud (north of Denpasar), with its art market, museums

TOURISM OBJECT

NUSA DUA

Both Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa are famous for excellent swimming and water sports, Nusa Dua as the center of resort style hotel enviroment, Tanjung Benoa for jet ski, parasailing, banana boat riding and beach activities.

JIMBARAN

Both Nusa Dua and Jimbaran are famous for excellent swimming and water sports, Nusa Dua as the center of resort style hotel enviroment, Jimbaran as an exclusive hills spot chosen by local western residents and about everybody when it comes to watching sunsets on the beach in "original style" seafood restaurants.

UBUD

Ubud the cultural and artisitic heart of Bali, home of painters, dancers, musicians and carvers with its cool and fresh climate is located just 30 kms or 19 miles north of Denpasar, capital city of Bali. Surrounded by rice paddies it is the the perfect place for those who want to taste the real Bali. Selected Hotels are set in tropical gardens to provide a true oasis of tranquility. And as our photos show, you don't have to miss out on a daily splash of water in one of the pools of our recommended accommodations in Ubud.

SANUR BEACH

Sanur Beach, the first developed location for high class hotels in Bali, now not as busy as Kuta or Nusa Dua. Recommended for traveler prefering quiet locations without traffic jams.

KUTA BEACH

Kuta Beach, the Hotspot in Bali, full of activities and traffic, the place of a great number of restaurants, pubs, discos, shops and still the main center of Bali's nightlife.

LEGIAN/SEMINYAK

Legian Beach, the northern part of Kuta Beach is basically an extension of Kuta but a bit more dedicated to individual travelers and was the homebase of the first wave of foreign business residents, now expanding again strongly into Seminyak and Kerobokan where you find all the latest restaurants and shops.

CANDI DASA

Discover and experience the beauty, the tanquility, the culture and the friendliness of the real and still unspoiled Bali at Candidasa, on Bali's East Coast. The perfect place for honeymooners and people looking for a hassle-free remote holiday, but of course plenty of activities like diving, snorkkelling, fishing, Boat charter, trekking, rafting or 4WD excursions are offered through some of our recommended Hotels. Have a look at Candi Dasa's finest!

LOVINA BEACH

Situated in the north of Bali 8km west of Singaraja, Lovina Beach is also starting to attract more visitors recently, especially the ones who would like to enjoy their holiday without the hassle of daily traffic jams in still unspoiled nature. A place to visit the Hot Springs, waterfalls, West Bali National Park for tracking, or stay around Lovina for exellent snorkeling and diving. Early mornings it is also a good place for watching dolphins playing off shore. And of course we should mention that the most delicious local dishes originate from the Singaraja area.

BALI ACCOMODATION

Grand Hyatt Bali / Nusa Dua

Located adjacent to the Bali Golf and Country Club, one of Bali's largest beach front resorts on 40 acres set in four villages. All rooms with large balconies, AC, sat. TV and video, hairdryer, personal safe, mini-bar and IDD phone. All water sports available, children's club, 6 swimming pools, tennis, squash, aerobics studio.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

If you expect the extraordinary to be imperative, an invigorating holiday experience awaits you. With main and lagoon swimming pool, 2 Children’s swimming pools and playground, 5 Restaurants and 3 Bars, Spa, Gymnasium, Aerobic and Balinese dance classes, Tennis & squash courts, Cultural Theatre and activities.

Grand Mirage

In the serene district of Tanjung Benoa next to Nusa Dua, new renovated beach front resort with swimming pool. 3 restaurants, 2 bars and disco, tennis courts, Thalasso Spa. Great pool and ocean views from all Deluxe rooms and the most spacious Suites in the Nusa Dua area overlooking the ocean.

Conrad Bali Resort & Spa

Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, the high-end luxury brand of the Hilton family of resorts located next to Nusa Dua resort Area. Beach front resort secluded on 6.8 hectares of tropical gardens and lagoons with cascading waterfalls, the Conrad Bali Resort & Spa has its own beautiful 300-metre beach.

AYODYA RESORT BALI (Bali Hilton)

Nusa Dua's "Rolls Royce" of the resorts. With AC, IDD phone, TV, all the watersports, swimming pool, private beach, 5 restaurants,tennis and squash courts.

Melia Bali Villa

Delightful natural environment with an exotic tropical touch. Beach Front Resort with pleasant Superior and Suite rooms - and Very tasteful Villas.Large Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Tennis and Squash courts, Spa Health and fitness center, Extensive water sport facilities and beach activities.A