Indonesia - The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget - page 239

long been Indonesia's premier tourist
destination. Although predictably
congested and commercialized, Bali's
original charm is still much in evidence,
its distinctive temples and elaborate
festivals set off by the mountainous,
river-rich landscape of the interior.
Bali's most famous and crowded resort is
the Kuta-Legian-Seminyak strip, an 8km
sweep of golden sand, with plenty of
accommodation, shopping and nightlife.
Surfing is fun here too, but experienced

wave-riders head for the surfing beaches on
the Bukit peninsula and along Bali's
southwest coast. Sanur is a fairly sedate
southern beach resort, but most
backpackers prefer the tranquil island of
Nusa Lembongan , the beaches of peaceful
east-coast Amed , Candi Dasa and Padang
Bai . Immensely rich sea life means that
snorkelling and diving are big draws at all
these resorts. Dolphin-watching is the
main attraction in Lovina on the north
coast, while Bali's major cultural

Java

Pulau Menjangan
(Deer Island)

Ketapang

Lovina

Labuan Lalang Pemuteran

Gilimanuk

Pulaki

BALI BARAT
NATIONAL PARK Dencarik

Cekik

Seririt

Buddhist
Monastery
Hot Springs

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Munduk

Pupuan

Puru Luhur
Batukaru

Negara

Medewi

Pura
Rambut
Siwi

Pulukan

Lalang
Linggah

Balian Beach

Antosari

Krambitan

Yeh Gangga

Java

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