Melasti Beach, Padangpadang Beach, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak and Jimbaran Dinner

Melasti beach located at ungasan area, this beach has good access since the government develop the area almost the same time with Pandawa beach become a touristic area, but “Melasti” mean a Hindu Balinese purification ceremony and ritual, which according to Balinese calendar is held several days prior to the Nyepi holy day. It is observed by Hindus in Indonesia, especially in Bali. And thia beach become place to do that ceremony.

Padang Padang is popular surfing break with wonderful waves and good facilities. Or just bask in the sun – this little sand beach is perfect. You can also come across some monkeys there so do not leave your things unattended. You may remember the beach from the film Eat, Pray, Love. There are also plentiful food vendors and umbrellas for rent. The surfing break is offshore, but the waters in close are calm and there’s a good shallows area by the overhang. The prime surfing here is not for beginners. It’s a fast long pipeline on a shallow reef and has a reputation for being one of Bali’s nastier waves. Better for beginners is the gentle right hand wave, it is very forgiving. You don’t need to be a surfer though to hang out, the water is turquoise and the sand soft and yellow, it’s very pleasant and peaceful. It really does feel like a perfect beach while lounging under the shade of a big umbrella and staring out at the gentle blue waves lapping at the shore.

Uluwatu temple is precariously located at the point of sheer cliff on the island’s southern peninsula. It is one of the oldest and most important temples in Bali, one of the six original territorial temples on the island. Travelers rave about Uluwatu Temple’s stunning cliff-side locale and beautiful architecture. This combination is rendered only more dramatic by the crashing of waves more than 200 feet below. This sacred site is located about 15 miles south Kuta, along the southern coast of Bali which offers a dramatic sunset view from the cliff top. However, on the cliff adjacent to the temple, one of Bali’s most memorable Kecak Dance performance can be witnessed everyday on sunset that begins at 6 p.m. every evening. On the whole, tourists really enjoy this cultural display and don’t mind paying the extra IDR 100,000 to watch. Bellow the temple is a large sea cave and Suluban Beach, one of the most famous surf spots on the island.

On the cliff adjacent to the temple, one of Bali’s most memorable Kecak Dance performance can be witnessed on sunset that begins at 6 p.m. A group of 60 men dressed only in sarongs and red hibiscus tucked behind the ears, swarm onto the circular open air stage. Be prepared, the performance involves loud chants of “cak, cak, cak” – a sound you won’t be forgetting anytime soon.