Known for the whole planet, the island of Bali has become due to its diverse resorts and numerous temples that could be located on one of the smallest islands of the Malay Archipelago. Due to its volcanic origin, the island amazes visitors with a variety of landscapes: black beaches in the north, impassable forests in the west, palm groves and tropics in the south, a severe landscape in the east.
Due to the presence around the island of coral reefs that protect against predators and provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the underwater life, in Bali there are several popular resorts, which are worth knowing more to choose which one is suitable for your holiday.
Nusa Dua
Located on the south side of the island and is considered one of the fashionable resorts of Bali, as here are the best hotels and beaches. Here you will be pleased with the luxurious tropical gardens, the beach with white fine sand, the only thalassotherapy center in Asia, the opportunity to do water sports (diving, surfing) and shopping. Due to the fact that Nusa Dua is located on the ocean coast, you can swim here only in the early morning or after 14-15 hours of the day.
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Tanjung Benoa
This relatively recent resort is located a few kilometers from Nusa Dua, and some consider Tanjung Benoa its continuation. This former fishing village will surprise you with an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Tanjung Benoa is a unique place where three religions meet at once: Islam, Hinduism and the Chinese people's religion.
Jimbaran
This small resort in the south-west of the island has recently appeared, but has already become one of the best resorts in Bali, thanks to the perfect beaches for swimming, the delightful view of Jimbaran Bay, the two best hotels of the island - Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons, restaurants and cafes located right on the beach in the open air.
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Sanur
It is considered the oldest and quietest resort of Bali. Sanur is located on the east coast of the island and is the main center of water sports, where you can even take courses on diving and get a certificate. On the very nearby island of Serangan you can watch the huge sea turtles, and in the resort of Sanur visit the house-museum of the Belgian artist A.Merpres and relax in the big entertainment center Taman Festival Park.
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Kuta
Kuta Resort, located on the west coast is considered an ideal place for surfing and the nightlife center of Bali. In comparison with Nusa Dua, this resort is relatively inexpensive, hotels with different levels of comfort (from two-star to five-star) are built here.
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Legian
Going along the beach from Kuta to the north, in 15 minutes you can get to Legian. This town is not much different from the noisy Kuta: here the coast is a little calmer and the water is more transparent, the music is a little quieter, and the surfers are less and quieter on the beach. In search of a cheaper hotel, resting in Kuta, you can calmly recover immediately to Legian.
Seminyak
Going north from Legian, very soon you can find yourself in Seminyak - a quiet and calm beach town, where more expensive hotels are located than in Kut and Legian. Therefore, if you like to surf, but want a quiet and secluded rest, then ideally you will fit Seminyak.
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Ubud
Strongly different from all other Bali resorts by its distance from the coast, which is about an hour away by car. This resort is considered the most suitable if you want to get acquainted with the nature and culture of the local population. There are many attractions to visit: the Bali Arts and Crafts Center, the Palace of Painting, the Pura Saraswati Temple Complex, and the Monkey Forest reserve, with the temple of the dead Padang Tegala on its territory.
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Chandi Dasa
A new resort in the southeast of the airport meets tourists with an incredibly blue ocean, beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches with sparkling black or white sand, hotels of various comfort and high-speed trails.
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Tulamben
From the airport to Tulamben you can get to the mountain road to the north-east of Bali. Although there is not so well developed infrastructure, but this resort attracts those who want to dive with scuba diving near the sunken American ship.
Bulelleng
The resort occupies almost the entire northern part of the island of Bali. It is here that one of the most beautiful national parks of Indonesia, West Bali, is located, where you can observe animals and birds in their natural habitat.
It should be noted that due to two active volcanoes located on the island of Bali, each resort is famous for spa and balneological centers.
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To visit the resorts of Bali, you just need to issue a passport and a visa .