Pandawa Beach

Pandawa Beach, locally referred to as ‘Pantai Pandawa’, is a great addition to Bali’s collection of gorgeous beaches, located on Bali’s southern Bukit Peninsula. The fine, one-kilometre coastal stretch is located in the village of Kutuh, only five kilometres west from the Samabe Bali Suites & Villas and eight kilometres south from the main hub of the BTDC complex in Nusa Dua. ‘Hidden’ behind large carved limestone cliffs that reveal wide views to the Indian Ocean, Pandawa Beach was once also dubbed as ‘Secret Beach’ and it was officially opened in 2012, fast-gaining popularity among local weekenders and international visitors.

Besides it’s impressive natural sea panorama of white sand, blue sky and surf, Pandawa Beach is also best known for its impressive terrain and manmade limestone features that serve as a one-of-a-kind welcome into this coastal area. Huge cliffs were cut through to make way for its winding and smooth asphalt roads which lead down to the beach. The sides remained as high walls, while the ocean-facing cliffs midway down the slope feature deeply carved arches installed with large statues. They each depict the hero characters from the Mahabharata epic, known as Pandawa Lima or the ‘five Pandawas’, hence the name of the beach. There are six white stone statues draped in colourful Balinese waistcloths, namely Dewi Kunti, the mother figure from the epic, and the five heroes: Dharmawangsa [also known by the name Yudhistira], Bima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadewa. A single empty arch seems to make way for another planned character, either the heroes’ father, Pandu, or his second wife, Madri. You can have great photo opportunities here, both against the giants and to the picturesque distant horizon and the stretch of Pandawa Beach 250m down from this vantage point. The road from here branches in two directions toward two different sections of Pandawa Beach. The eastern part comprises local stalls selling snacks and refreshments, and its parasol-shaded sun beds line the coast. This area is a little rugged due to the large rocks along the sand, most likely rubble from the prior road construction through the cliffs. The western counterpart, however, features a cleaner and longer stretch of sand, with various water sport activities and gear rentals, cafes, and stalls serving anything from grilled seafood and local cuisine to sandwiches and burgers.

 

The water at Pandawa Beach, as with most of Bali’s southern coastline, is an exotic combination of blue and green, as local seaweed farmers still tend to their patches along these coasts. On clear days with mild winds, it is a great place to swim, or you can hire a sea kayak, don some life vests and paddle out for fun, and even grab a surfboard to catch a wave beyond the reef breaks [swells are usually consistent with the strongest southern ocean currents moving out in unpredictable directions, so it is strictly for advanced surfers]. Easily, this is one of the far-flung and exotic beaches to retreat to on your Bali holiday.

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua in Bali is the most exclusive places. Known for exclusive in this area there are all the things needed by a tourist, such as beach complete with water sports, a restaurant with a full and varied menu and not miss a place to stay or the hotel is very convenient.

Special to the beach, visitors can enjoy the best panorama in Nusa Dua with a walk on the beach that become a part of this area. Nusa Dua beach along the approximately 5 km, and is the backyard of world-class hotels like The Westin, The Grand Hyatt, The Ayodya, Saint Regis, Melia Bali Villas Spa Resort, Inna Putri Bali, and others.

Along this beach, visitors can see two views at once very beautiful. One side is a line of sight off the coast and the sea is very beautiful, one side views of majestic hotels that lined up along the coast. To be able to stay at one hotel that is this area, at least prepare a budget more to make it happen.

There, along the coast by the manager has built a small sort of way for pedestrians to pass through. This is to facilitate the visitors to the beach along the coast.

Padang - Padang Beach

Padang Padang Bali's beaches, exotic white sandy beach hidden between cliffs - If you usually Bali famous for its white sandy beaches such as Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran and Dream Land. But many of us who are still strangers when hearing the name of Padang Padang beach or can be called also shore Suluban. It was hidden may be one cause of this beach is less known to many people. It's like it's not in Indonesia. Maybe because the location of this beach is rather isolated and far from downtown Denpasar.

If from downtown Denpasar towards the beach is located about 35 km / 45 minutes by motor vehicle towards the south to Nusa Dua then moved to the area Pecatu. and the beach was still "distant neighbors" from the Dreamland beach. At low tide we can easily to this beach with the beach of Pantai Dreamland probably about just a few miles away. but if the water is tidal roads that are passable are of Pura Uluwatu.

When it was first time we meet is a bridge with a height of nearly 30 meters. This is where the beautiful scenery of the first that we can enjoy because of the bridge we could look down and saw the coast of Padang- Padang. down toward the road passable only man is by traversing a narrow passage that bypassed enough for one person only. There is no other way to get to this beach, in and out using only the narrow hallway. So if you come out we have to wait for the following to go up and vice versa because the exotic and beautiful beaches of white sand is surrounded by steep cliffs.

This beach is usually crowded foreign tourists sunbathing, swimming and surfing. If the water is tidal surfers flocked to this beach because it has good waves for surfers. Take it easy if we ask about the facility, although secluded beach is a standard facility for a beach from a shower, toilet, and lifeguard.

Dreamland Beach

Dreamland in Pecatu Village, Badung regency, located on the southern island of Bali. You can reach this beach is about 30 minutes from Kuta Beach at Jimbaran. The beach is still beautiful and natural is located at the southern tip of South Badung. You'll find this beach on the way to the famous temple in Bali is Uluwatu Temple.

You may be confused why this beach called Dreamland? Other beaches in Bali using local names, while the beach this one uses the English language which is means land of dreams.

That said, this beach called Dreamland because Pecatu region had to be built one of the region's largest and most unique tourist center in Southeast Asia. In addition, there will also be built super luxury resort combined with the tourist area that highlight the beauty and authenticity of nature and environmental conservation. Previously this area was barren and arid regions.

At the time of monetary crisis in 1998, the mega project was abandoned. However, because the locals really hope that this project is completed, in hopes that they could switch from agriculture to tourism businesses, so they named this place as a land of dreams is in English called Dreamland. Since then the area is called Dreamland.

As you enter the tourist area of ​​Dreamland Beach, your eyes will be enchanted by the beauty of this beach. Hilly and rugged areas that make you look as if the lower coastal areas in the sea. Dreamland is a beach surrounded by cliffs towering as well as a large rock.

When you go down the rocks and steps to the beach, you will be amazed with the views of rock cliffs on which there is a green pasture that is high enough. Many foreign and local tourists who like to enjoy in the meadow.

Dreamland Beach area is also very eye-catching. You will be captivated by a whitish brown sand is clean with a steep gully. You can enjoy the beauty of the sunset or sunset on the narrow coastal area directly beneath the steep rock walls.

Dreamland Sea region also has a high and large waves. Therefore, many surfers like to surf on this beach. Dreamland is also one tourist destination in Bali surfing.

Amed Beach

Amed tourist attraction has a beautiful beach with its sunrise, the underwater life also offers a great place to practice diving or diving. There is a lake on the edge of a flat beach is good for exercise, as well as rocks that can be achieved by swimming for 5 minutes. Here is great for snorkeling, this area is growing because of the beauty of the sea.

Amed is located is a beach at the eastern tip of the island of Bali, in the village of Amed, Abang, Karangasem regency, Bali. Community life here in general is a fisherman. Rural atmosphere is thick, the tradition of the original still has not affected foreign culture, hospitality is still thick, beautiful sunrise / sunrise in the morning, will add an exotic atmosphere, while enjoying breakfast.

With the beach with black sand, the water situation is very clear, diverse marine life, coral reefs are awake life preservation, the warm water is not constantly changing, so snorkeling and diving here is in great demand. When walking along the beach Amed uterus you will meet with village Jemeluk and found small pieces and the most beautiful coral gardens you will ever see.

Canggu

Canggu beach beautiful stretch of natural beach is located just a few kilometers north of Legian Beach and within easy reach via the village of Kerobokan turn left. Just like other beaches next to them, Canggu Beach offers a special wave for surfing sports fans.

Similarly, for those surfers who have not experienced a wave of coral beach, Canggu will provide an exciting first experience.

As part of the expansion of Kuta Beach, Canggu is also already preparing the necessary tourism facilities.

Tanah Lot

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") and a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism.

Tanah Lot means "Land [sic: 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.

Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods

The Tanah Lot temple was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. Each of the sea temples were established within eyesight of the next to form a chain along the south-western coast. However, the temple had significant Hindu influence.

At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. A giant snake purportedly protects the temple, which was created from Nirata’s scarf when he established the island.

The area leading to Tanah Lot is highly commercialized and people are required to pay to enter the area. To reach the temple, visitors must walk through a carefully planned set of Balinese market-format souvenir shops which cover each side of the path down to the sea. On the mainland cliff tops, restaurants have also been provided for tourists.