One of the most popular and famous tourist destinations in the world is the bali island. If we talk about beauty, beaches, Asian exoticism, then Bali tops the list in the imaginary of possible destinations.
Bali belongs to Indonesia and about 80% of its economy is based on tourism so today, starting the week, we will see what to see in Bali. Is it just lying in the sun and swimming in warm waters or is there so much more?
Bali
As we said, Bali is a province of Indonesia and the capital is Denpasar. It belongs to the group of the Lesser Sunda Islands and its population is mainly Hindu. The island is one biodiversity beautiful and that is because it is part of an area known as the Coral Triangle, seven times richer than the coral that we can find, for example, in the Caribbean Sea.
Bali is just over three kilometers from Java, has mountains of about 2 meters high, active volcanoes, rivers, coral reefs and a climate that is around the 30 ºC all year with very high humidity. The result? Much hot. Always or almost always.
With this climate there is monsoon season. Between October and April and December and March, so don't even think about going for these dates.
What to see in Bali
The island of Bali is smallIt is only 140 by 80 kilometers, between Java and Lombock. It is a volcanic island of extravagant landscapes and fertile lands and the highest point is Mount Agung. The island is inhabited by two and a half million people so there are high population density.
Bali is a perfect combination of landscapes and events to become a family destination, spiritual sanctuary, adventurer's paradise, destination of foodies and surfers and caramel couples. Let's start why places we can know in Bali.
If you are interested in religion framed in the best nature then the destination is the Tanah Lot Temple. It is a Hindu temple built on a rock that rests steps from the coast and is thus the most common postcard on the island. You find it 20 kilometers northwest of the city of Dempasar and dates from century XVI.
Another beautiful temple is the Ulun Danu Temple, built right on the shore of Lake Baratan, in Begedul. The building is beautiful and is dedicated to the goddess of the lake. It is a quiet and serene place. And finally, to complete the visit to the sites that UNESCO has declared World Heritage we have Jatiluwih: paddy fieldss dreamlike.
The Greens Jatiluwih rice fields, surrounded by palm trees, are worthy of many photos. It is a beautiful experience to walk among them and precisely that means the same name: teak y luwihTogether they really mean wonderful. This area is north of the Tabanan district, 800 meters above sea level, about 48 kilometers from Denpasar and 29 from Tabanan. Don't forget the repellent!
In terms of contact with nature you can visit the Monkey Forest and his Hindu complex in Ubud. The complex is home to about 500 monkeys and there are three temples that still stand from the XNUMXth century. Today the whole area is a nature reserve and they allow you to feed bananas to the animals. You can also go to Tirta Empul, a temple complex which is just outside of Ubud and has many ponds with water coming from the mountains.
Precisely, if you saw the movie with Julia Roberts, Eat, Pray and Love, you may remember this site. The waters are said to be sacred to all Hindus. Anyone can bathe in them so join in!
Climb Mount Batur it can also be a good excursion. It is 1700 meters high and is one of the best known volcanoes in Bali. Organized excursions usually start very early, around 4 am, so be prepared. The sunrise view From its top it is beautiful, especially considering that there is a lake that surrounds the mountain and on which the reflection of the first morning sun falls.
Continuing with activities to do related to the nature of Bali we can talk about the rafting on the Ayung river. It is combined with walks through the picturesque villages on the riverbank and the lush green forest that accompanies the passage of the water. For activities in calmer waters the destination should be, then, Sanur: surfing, paragliding and paddle boarding. The kuta beach it also attracts surfers from all over the world. For other water sports try Tanjung Benoa: water jetpack, for example.
If diving is your thing, you can dive down a shipwreck in Tulamben: Here in the background lies the USAT Liberty sunk in World War II and one of the most popular dive sites in the world. Another site to dive in Padang bai, east of Bali and with seven different places to visit from the coast. And another one is amed, a lesser known destination with excellent visibility and slightly cheaper diving opportunities.
Among other things you can do or see in Bali is visit the Bali Zoo, the best place to meet Southeast Asian animals with tigers, rhinos, elephants and colorful birds. Another site with animals is the Bali Marine and Safari Park. You can also pay a visit to the Chocolate Pod Factory. Indonesia is one of the largest cocoa producers in the world and exquisite chocolates are made here, as well as learning about how the beans are grown and processed.
We said at the beginning that Bali has some small islands nearby so getting to know them can also be part of your trip. For example, you can spend the day on Menjanga Islandn, northwest of Bali. Here you can walk through the Menjangan National Marine Park, go trekking, dive among colorful fish, see turtles and enjoy a lot of peace ...
Add cultural visits to villages, gastronomy based on fish and seafood, feel another culture every day or go out to bars in Kuta or enjoy the tranquility of Candidasa. My advice is that you can precisely combine many of these activities on your trip: beach, sports, excursions, relaxation, maybe some yoga and lots of food. How about?