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Bingin
Though fast developing into the liveliest of the Bukit surf beaches,
BINGIN
remains an over-
sized village of quiet lanes and astonishing scenery; whether you are admiring the superb
coastal views from the cliffs or those from the rickety warung that line the beach. It's a lovely
backwater, which has its own rewarding
surf breaks
- the short left-hand tubes close to shore
and the long and peeling left-handers of “Impossibles” surf break further out are the reason
to come for many visitors - and even a dedicated lifeguard in season. And where it trumps
surrounding destinations is in its choice of accommodation. Access to the beach is via two
sets of steep steps.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: BINGIN
By car
Take the coastal road, Jl Labuhan Sait, which is signed west off the main Uluwatu
road, then, 500m beyond
Jiwa Juice
turn right onto a side road marked Pantai Bingin for the
2km drive to the parking area.
ACCOMMODATION AND EATING
All accommodation is signposted in Bingin. The cheapest places to stay are the beach war-
ung, many of them built hard against the rock; expect to pay from Rp150,000 for a basic
bamboo-walled room in high season - low in facilities, high in castaway escapism. More
comfortable options can be found on the clifftop.
bar is a relaxed garden affair with pavilions. Roast vegetable and feta salad (Rp50,000) is
typical of the healthy menu, which includes detox juices and less saintly fresh cakes.
Daily
8am-10pm.
off, this little café serves soul food - “jiwa” translates as soul, life or energy - including
filling surfers' breakfasts, sandwiches and Mediterranean-style mains like prawns
pil pil
(served sizzling with chilli and garlic; Rp30,000).
Daily 7am-10pm.
Leggies
0361 854 4330,
leggiesbungalows.com
;
map
.
Popular surfers' setup, with
eighteen good-value fan- and a/c-cooled rooms set around a large garden with plenty of space
to relax a
nd a small swimming pool. Also has lots of scooters with board racks to rent.
Rp250,000
Mick's Place
0361 847 0858,
micksplacebali.com
;
map
.
No a/c or hot water - it's
appealingly simple luxe in the six contemporary-styled circular huts. Bar bamboo blinds,
they're open at the front to take advantage of a stunning position on the cliff edge - a tin
y in-
finity pool on the lip is spectacular. Think candlelight romance rather than cutting-edge.
$148
Mu
0361 895 7442,
mu-bali.com
;
map
.
The closest thing to a mini-resort in Bingin, this
French-run boutique place has a touch of castaway cool in its individually furnished thatch
