Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Jimbaran

Jimbaran beach is one of the finest of the south Bali beaches, it’s wide, long (5km) and it is perfect for jogging or swimming.
The white sandy beach is located just south of the international Ngurah Rai airport but you won’t notice any of the noise.

My girlfriend at Jimbaran bay...

When you arrive early in the morning you can see the fishermen coming back with their catch in the half-moon shaped bay of Jimbaran. The women come up to the boats and help to unload the fish. Afterwards they sort and sell them on the market.

Most of the fish ends up in the luxurious hotels of Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur or on your plate in the evening ;-)
If you like to make a tour around the coast of the south Bali beaches or along Jimbaran reef, the fishermen will be happy to take you along on their colourful boats.
Since the reef is far out, it’s not really suitable to surf here.
At the end of the Jimbaran beach, at the southern side, you can find the Pura Ulun Siwi temple which is worth a visit. This temple was built in the 17th century by the Mengwi dynasty and is now maintained by rice farmers.
Rice farmers in Jimbaran?
Yep, the temple is built to honor Dewi Sri, the rice goddess and it’s the most important rice temple on the whole of Bali island.
Jimbaran beach is also home to several very good seafood restaurants and you have to try it out whether you stay in Kuta, the Intercontinental hotel Bali or the Four Seasons in Jimbaran. It’s practically just around the corner.

Waiting for the sunset and the seafood...

You can just sit here with your toes in the sand while enjoying one of the best seafood platters around and watching the amazing sunset.
When it gets dark the staff lights up the candles at your table and then it’s time for some more romance ;-)
This is what I call a holiday...