Top 5 Bali resorts for vacations

Of Indonesia's many islands - there are 1,508 of them - only one has been favored by foreign visitors, including Russians. More than four million travelers annually come to picturesque Bali, whose resorts are truly chic. They are drawn here by the desire to relax on the ocean-washed beaches, experience the unique Balinese culture, and admire the beautiful natural scenery.

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Three cities like London or eight cities like St. Petersburg can fit here. In this relatively small space, guests can enjoy a variety of vacations at several renowned resorts. The best of them will be discussed below.

Jimbaran

Thanks to the coral reefs, many Bali resorts are protected from too many waves that the ocean "sends" to the picturesque coastline.

One of them is Jimbaran. It is fortunate to be located in a quiet bay, so on the golden sandy beach you can see many children having fun with their kind-hearted parents. Surfing schools are open for fans of sliding on a sturdy board on the sea surface. The most famous are Rip Curl and Balagan Wave.

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In the evenings almost all holidaymakers gather on the crowded coast to sit at tables in one of the 60 restaurants, admire the vivid pictures of the sunset, which draws nature.

Sanur

For fans of a quiet holiday on the island there are several worthy places, such as Sanur. In this quiet Bali resort you can often see tourists of advanced age or parents with young wanderers.

Nature has created almost ideal conditions for them: shallow, warm sea, no dangerous storms and soft yellowish sand. A walkway stretches along the 7-kilometer-long beach, flanked on both sides by tropical plants.

You often find people here who like to run slowly or walk on comfortable bicycles.

The resort town attracts fans of snorkeling. Crowds of active vacationers are eager to get to Diving Indo - a large dive center, where you can not only improve their skills in exploring the sea depths, but also go on comfortable boats to the nearby islands, such alluring and truly beautiful, similar to the earthly paradise.

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Seminyak

The respectable public in Bali has its own places of rest. First and foremost is Seminyak, famous for its art galleries. In one of them, Kendra, you can see the work of local young artists. The Petitenget, a Balinese temple, is well known to most visitors who want to see the exquisite ornaments on the facade of the sacred structure.

Seminyak attracts hundreds of holidaymakers every day with its sandy beaches and the opportunity to try your hand at surfing. For children, there are several entertainment centers, among which El Parque stands out. Adults can party hard at Potato Head, Mixwell, Joe, and other late night bars and clubs in the Bali resort.

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Nusa-Dua

For lovers of comfortable rest suit a small resort on the island of Bali, as if isolated from the islanders. Nusa Dua is visited primarily by wealthy holidaymakers. For them, there are 13 five-star hotels and hotel complexes. Some choose the luxurious Samabe or Amanusa. Others prefer more budget options - Kubu or Langon.

Thanks to the coral reef there are rarely high waves. But sun lovers are quite happy with the comfort of a 3-kilometer beach of sand, equipped with straw umbrellas and cozy gazebos. Among the entertainment and shopping complexes stands out the Bali collection, where you can not only do shopping, but also visit the cinema, 20 outlets catering, including a Russian restaurant.

Kuta

About seven kilometers separate the capital from the youth resort of Bali. This is how Kuta is most often described, although tourists of all ages relax here. Travelers are attracted by a five-kilometer stretch of sand.

Active people tend to come here to test themselves in the art of conquering the waves of the choppy ocean. There are several surfing schools for them. The Russians often study at Surf Discovery, where a group of qualified Russian instructors work.

Young people will enjoy the pleasant possibility to have fun and dance in the nightclubs there. Among them stand out the crowded Sky Garden, Bounty, famous for its foamy parties, and DeeJay, a favorite of trance music lovers.

Those who can't imagine a vacation without visiting the big shopping malls are sure to visit Discovery, which houses many stores of international brands. Hardy's is famous for its cheap clothes, and Beachwalk has several cafes and a modern movie theater. Kids, along with caring parents, have fun at Circus or Waterbom, two of the most interesting water parks.

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Wherever you choose to vacation, you'll have a few days of carefree fun in a land of friendly Balinese. Experienced tourists are advised to prepare for possible trouble. First of all, you should know that in some resorts of Bali tourists are molested by traffickers.

You should also be prepared for the fact that at low tide, the ocean throws piles of seaweed and trash on the beaches. But all this is quickly cleaned up and compensated for by the variety of recreation and the beauty of nature.