Jimbaran (emphasis on the last syllable) - the village in the south of the beautiful island of Bali area of approximately 20 km². This is one of the most popular resort and tourist zones of the island, and it is quite clear why. Wonderful golden beaches, paradise for seafood lovers, nature, sea, jimbaran Well, just can't help you. When "Jimbaran" say, they mean not only this resort, but also adjacent to him on both sides the spacious area of the coastal territory (so you can often hear that this area is called Jimbaran Beach). The coast of the bay is called Jimbaran Bay (well, or Jimbaran Bay).
Jimbaran has always been a fishing village, but by the beginning of the 90s the village has become one of the most popular places among foreigners and even residents of other parts of Indonesia - and all thanks to pleasant natural conditions, as well as close to the international airport (just over five kilometers) . To date, Jimbaran has a number of hotels (including high-class), restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment complexes. Most hotels in Jimbaran are closer to the Gulf Center, led by the luxurious Bali Intercontinental Resort and Four Seasons Resort on South Cape. But the search for hotels in a budget price range may be problematized - hotels here are quite expensive, famous for the whole world of networks ..
In addition, fans of water widows are striving here, in particular, snorkeling and diving - good, there are all the conditions. Jimbaran's waves are ideal for beginners of surficist athletes, for whom the surfing schools are built in the village - Balangan Wave Surf School and Rip Curl School of Surf. Why not try here?
At night, the beaches again attract crowds of people with their countless beach restaurants of seafood - dinner with candlelight at the table right on the sand, splashing waves - wonderful impressions. Yes, the Balians know a sense in seafood! By the way, in the evening, people here happen in such restaurants a lot, because in addition to the guests of Jimbaran, the people go here from Kuta, on the bikes on their own or by taxi. In general, many taxi drivers have an agreement with the owners of Jimbaran restaurants, and let the Kuta ride decently, the desperate gourmets will not regret any money to taste the heavenly seafood to try them in them, you can have a soul, but prices, it is worth noting, not at all the Balinese. For example, a noble such dinner for two with a bottle of local wine will cost $ 70-100. So, if you have already specifically spent on the hotel, then you better dare in the local Varunga (Stark dollars for 10), however, you don't sing in Varung Lobster. In general, in the evening the atmosphere is simply awesome here - while you are waiting for your order, you can watch the aircraft sitting on the ocean, well, and at sunset, yes. The aircraft here at all can be observed in the sky around the clock, it is directly endless stream, from morning to night. But it's surprising that there is no noise, and the rest will not be spoiled.
In addition to fantastic gourmet opportunities, Jimbaran bay can offer pleasant places for swimming and tanning, and noise and gama here a little less than on beaches in Kuta and Legiana. Water here, as a rule, is much calmer, and therefore, they will enjoy here and families with children, and those who do not want to be afraid for their lives, diving into blue waves. In fact, in general, the atmosphere in Jimbaran is much less chaotic than in Kuta and Legiana, despite the fact that the village is right next to the airport.
Jimbaran is not a particularly popular place compared to other areas of Bali, and this is another reason to prefer Jimbaran by other resorts of the island.
South of the airport is the noisy Jimbaran fish market, where they sell fresh fish for buyers from all over the island. This is a very interesting place where it is worth come early in the morning, in order to be impressed by the flavor. The market is very cheap (for example, a kilogram of shark will cost several dollars), but most likely for foreigners the price will still raise, at least two times. All the fish and seafood here are always fresh, and if you want, you immediately get ready and fire. And even more interesting to climb the boat together with the fisherman and spend a whole day in the skins of the local resident, to become part of the Balinese Ocean, so to speak - and then dine your own catch.
Moving further south, you are unlikely to be able to keep not going to one of the seafood restaurants, and the beach becomes cleaner compared to the area around the fish market. The beaches are generally the main reason why you should come to Jimbaran. Private zone or wild beach, well equally everywhere. And what are the beautiful sunsets here !!!
Next, SPA. Where Indonesia is and without a spa. Moreover, Tourist Bali. Spa salons in Jimbaran are, of course, and yoga lovers go here. There are even special programs for yogis - after all, the setting is the most appropriate to fall into Nirvana. Rimba Rooftop Spa by Thermes Marins Bali was recognized as the best SPA in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (and it is, between the Americas for travelers, the Bible for tourists since 1953. We will believe them!). In general, Jimbaran spa-excellent places to restore forces.
There are almost no iconic attractions. But it is up to the most famous places of the island -swock to file. For example, to the temple on the edge of the cliff, the temple of the 11th century humor with its intricate stone carved figures, 20 minutes.
It should be noted that Jimbaran is the same romantic resort that is ideal for couples and a super family village. Families with children will be completely happy. If you get tickets at the InterContinental Hotel Water Sports Club, you will see the happy baby smiles all day, riding kayaking, surfboards and burgundy boobies. But still cooler to look into the Water Park Waterpark Bali - he is, of course, not in Jimbaran, but in Kuta, but not more than 20 minutes away.
Thus, we found out that Jimbaran is a great place for the whole family with children, and for a honeymoon, and in general for everyone. You can safely go!