Experience the beauty of Bali, stay at Jimbaran villas

Famous for its beachside grilled seafood, Bali's glistening Jimbaran Bay is a popular seaside

destination just south of the airport. A wonderfully calm golden beach, Jimbaran sweeps

gently from the airport south towards the Bukit. At night, the beach comes alive with

countless beachside seafood restaurants placing candlelit tables and chairs right on the sand.

It's a lovely experience to eat fresh seafood with your feet in the sand while the waves of the

bay lap the shoreline.

Jimbaran is not a particularly popular destination when compared to some other areas in Bali

and this is all the more reason for heading here for a stay yourself. The accommodation

options on offer tend towards the higher end and are a little thinner on the ground. Finding

suitable digs in a budget price range may pose some problems. Villas in Jimbaran, Bali

epitomise luxury.

Aside from the fantastic eating opportunities of Jimbaran, the bay itself is a pleasant place for

swimming and sunbathing with few of the hassles that one gets on the beach in Kuta and

Legian. The ocean is usually much calmer here too meaning you don't have to fear for your

life every time you go for a dip. In fact, the whole vibe in Jimbaran is far less chaotic than

Kuta and Legian despite them being just over the other side of the airport, which more or less

splits the two beach destinations.

At the very northern end of the beach is the international airport. Just south of the airport is

the bustling Jimbaran fish market which sells fresh fish to buyers from all around the island.

It's a great place to have a browse around, particularly early in the morning. Moving further

south, the countless string of seafood restaurants commences and the beach suddenly

becomes cleaner when compared to the section around the fish market. The beach is brutally

exposed to the beating Balinese sun, but it's possible to rent beach furniture from some of the

seafood restaurants providing for a relaxing and shady way to take in the serenity of the

beach.

Most of Jimbaran's Bali villas are located near the centre of the bay, with the southern end

given over to the luxurious Bali Villas, and, on the southern headland, the sprawling Four

Seasons Resort. You'll find internet cafes, ATMs and convenience stores mostly on Jalan

Raya Uluwatu.