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Cafe Nyoman (Map p130;
JIMBARAN
703170; Jl Pantai Jimbaran)
Warung Bamboo (Map p130 ;
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A GIANT SPONGE
Begun in the boom-boom 1990s and stalled by the economic crisis later in the decade, Pecatu
Indah is a 400-hectare resort complex rising between central Bukit Peninsula and the coast. The
land is arid but that hasn't stopped the developers from planning a huge hotel, condos, houses
and, worst of all, an 18-hole golf course. Follow the grand boulevards and you can see that the
course doesn't benefit from any water-conserving measures such as shade. You do see a lot of
water trucks driving around.
Meanwhile, with greens almost overlooking Dreamland, the future of the many vendors and
families working there is in doubt. There is talk that the entire beach area might be seized for
something upscale something that uses a lot of water no doubt.
702188; off Jl Pantai
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Jimbaran)
To Airport (1.5km);
Kuta (4km);
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Denpasar (13km);
The southern seafood warung are just north
of the Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. In many
ways the warung are like the three bears: this
group is not as formal as the northern group,
not as rickety as the middle group - they are
just right. There's a parking area off Jl Bukit
Permai and the places are right in a row. The
beach here is well-groomed with nice trees.
Call for transport. Recommendations:
Roma (Map p130 ;
Sanur (18km)
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1
Teluk
Benoa
Northern
Warungs
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Seafood
5
14
Kedonganan
16
Teluk
Jimbaran
Jimbaran
6
Beach
2
11
10
Middle Seafood Warungs
8
17
Jl Pemelisan
7
Agung
Jl Yoga Perkanti
66m-high statue of Garuda. This Brobdina-
gian dream is supposed to be erected on top
of a shopping and gallery complex, for a total
height of 146m. Touted as the biggest and
highest statue in the world, it is to be sur-
rounded by performance spaces, art galleries,
a food court and an adventure playground.
Well that's the plan. So far the only com-
pleted part of a statue is the large bronze head.
The buildings that do exist are mostly empty.
At least the parking lot has good views over
South Bali. Despite annual pronouncements
of imminent resumption of construction,
you're more likely to see a guard chipping
golf balls or a cow chewing a cud than a huge
erection of a sacred statue.
As it stands - or doesn't - the deserted site
is not worth going out of your way for except
for the views.
pavement (after the grand boulevard ends) and
it's not uncommon to see a cow wandering
past lithe Versace-clad beauties.
Another noted surf break, Balangan , is north
of Dreamland. Follow the paved road around
and look for the path. For details about surf-
ing at these two, see p79. Both are treacherous
for swimming.
Dewi's Warung (Map p128 ;
702387; off Jl Bukit Permai)
Southern
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15
Seafood
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2
Warungs
Redolent with garlic.
Teba C afe (Map p130 ;
Jimbaran
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0817-346 068; off Jl Bukit
Permai) Lots of special platters.
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To Nusa Dua
To
To
Ritz Carlton
(9km)
Ulu Watu
(3km)
The luxury hotels have nice cafés and restau-
rants right on the beach and can be a fine place
to visit for brunch or lunch with a view.
(15km)
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SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Fish Market.............................................................
Ganeesha Gallery.................................................(see 3)
Pura Ulun Siwi........................................................
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A1
081 5555 1722; r 150,000-
250,000Rp) is right on the beach. The seven
simple rooms have fans and stunning views.
Nearby, Robby & The Kids (Map p128 ;
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Shopping
Jenggala Keramik Bali (Map p130 ;
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B2
703310; Jl Ulu Watu
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9am-6pm) A modern warehouse with air-
con showcases beautiful ceramic homewares.
There's a viewing area where you can watch
production, and a café. Ceramic courses are
available for adults and children (US$10/50
for one/six sessions). The outlet store for Jeng-
gala is Gudang Keramik in Sanur (p146).
SLEEPING
II;
081-2367 9212;
robbyandrosita@hotmail.com; r 50,000Rp) has four very
basic rooms and tables on the sand. No extra
credit for guessing who owns the place.
Dreamland (Lemongkak to the locals) is
four kilometres off the Ulu Watu road. Pass
through the grand gates of Pecatu Indah
and follow the grand boulevard - and golf
course - until the road ends. There you pay
an entrance fee of 5000Rp to drive another
few hundred metres and park on the deeply
rutted terrain. The best route is to go as far
to the right as possible as this puts you close
to the beach and saves a long walk down
the cliff.
Taxis from the Kuta area cost from
30,000Rp to 40,000Rp per hour for the round
trip and waiting time.
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Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay.....................................
Hotel Intercontinental Bali......................................
Hotel Puri Bambu....................................................
Jimbaran Ocean Cottages.......................................
Pansea Puri Bali......................................................
Puri Kosala..............................................................
Udayana Eco Lodge................................................
Villa Batu..............................................................
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B1
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EATING
Getting There & Away
Public bemo from Tegal terminal in Den-
pasar go via Kuta to Jimbaran (10,000Rp), and
continue to Nusa Dua. They don't run after
about 4pm, but plenty of taxis wait around
the beachfront warung in the evening to take
replete diners back to Kuta (about 30,000Rp)
or wherever. If you're dining at the seafood
warung, call to try to arrange free transport.
CENTRAL BUKIT
Jl Ulu Watu goes south of Jimbaran, climb-
ing 200m up the peninsula's namesake hill,
affording views over southern Bali.
For years the only tourist facilities on the
west coast of the Bukit were a few warung at the
surf breaks, but in the late 1990s speculation ran
rampant. Most of it came to little beyond a few
scars on the land, with one notable exception.
Cafe Nyoman.......................................................
Pudak Cafe...........................................................
Roma....................................................................
Sharky's................................................................
Teba Cafe............................................................
Uluwatu Cafe........................................................
Warung Bamboo..................................................
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A1
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A1
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Sleeping
With great views north across much of south-
ern Bali, Ellie's (Map p128 ;
770517; www.ellies-Bali
.com; Jl Tanan Lawangan, Mumbul; r US$25-45;
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) is
one of the Bukit's best deals. The best rooms
at this family-run place have sweeping views
and shady balconies. There's a nice pool, a
café, library, DVD player and more. The ac-
cess road is off Jl Ngurah Rai By Pass in the
village of Mumbul three kilometres west of
Nusa Dua.
DREAMLAND
Once a remote surf break, Dreamland , as it's
commonly known, is now a trendy scene.
Reached by passing through the vast develop-
ment of Pecatu Indah (above), this perfect cove
of a beach is surrounded by cliffs. On most
days, those in the know line the sands watch-
as
SHOPPING
Jenggala Keramik Bali...........................................
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B2
Uluwatu Café (Map p130; Jl Pantai Kedonganan) Comfy
rattan furniture.
ULU WATU & AROUND
The important temple, Pura Luhur Ulu Watu
(Map p128), adds a cultural dimension to
the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula, which
among surfers is one of the world's most
fabled spots.
The surf breaks here are always popular
and the area boasts numerous small inns and
warung that sell and rent surfboards, and pro-
The middle seafood warung are in a compact
group just south of Jl Pantai Jimbaran and
Jl Pemelisan Agung. These seafood warung
are the simplest affairs, with old-fashioned
thatched roofs and wide-open sides. The
beach is a little more natural, with the fishing
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