Chilling out on Bali Beaches
Think beach vacation and the first name that pops up is Bali. This island is located on the western most end of the lesser Sundra Islands. Besides being famous for its beaches, it is also very popular for its rich culture and heritage, all which provide the discerning traveler with a lot to do.
This photo of Bali
This photo of Bali
This photo of Bali
This photo of Bali
This photo of Bali
The great thing about Bali holidays is the variety you get in terms of the beaches. It is not just one pristine stretch of sun and sand. Rather you have some beaches that afford you a magnificent view of the mountains. There are others that suddenly appear at the end of a mangrove. Each and every beach here gives you a sense of tranquility and allows you to lay back and relax in the sun, leaving all the madness that city life is normally associated with.
This photo of Bali
The beaches at Bali are absolutely safe for swimming and you will find that to be a major pastime here. There are also a number of water sports to indulge in from scuba diving to drift diving. There are a number of diving schools that will offer you a range of short term courses; just about enough to give you the ultimate feel of being in a place like Bali.
Bali beaches vary from coast to coast. For example you have palm lined white washed sands that are present in the east coast. On a completely different note are the black sand beaches on the western coast. There are also a number of coves in between, some discovered and others just waiting to be found.
If you are young and carefree and simply looking around for the most happening party spot on the beach, then you should head to Kuta. It is paradise for surfers and has now expanded to include its neighbors, the Legian, Tuba and Seminyak beaches. Legian follows close on the heels of Kuta as a party place. If fine dining with the waves crashing in the background is something you fancy, then a good choice would be the Seminyak Beach.
Peace and tranquility in atmosphere is what you will find at the Jimbaran Beach which is lined with 5 Start hotel properties such as the Four Seasons Ritz Carlton and others in the category. On the east coast you have beaches like the Nusa Dua Beach, which again is dotted by a number of 5 star properties. This is one beach though that can get a wee bit crowded. There is also the Sanur Beach, a popular one but which has gradually suffered from soil erosion.
When you get to the beaches, make sure that you are appropriately dressed. While sun bathing is allowed, doing it in the nude is completely not allowed. The same goes with minor drugs. Any form of drugs is punishable by death in the country and it is not known for leniency on the matter. It would be best to play it safe when on the beach and swim to the marked boundaries. The seas around the area are a bit tricky and can suddenly ensnare you.
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