Jimbaran Beach

2011-12-06 11:46

Jimbaran is directly South of The International Ngurah Rai Airport, on the way from Denpasar towards Nusa Dua. Jimbaran is a fishing village. Jimbaran village is the narrow neck of bali island, and thus it has two remarkably different beaches. On the west, Jimbaran Beach faces the Jimbaran Bay. On the east, the beach faces the body of water sheltered by Benoa Habour. Jimbaran is a sleepy cove where fleets of fishing boats coour the scene. Formerly a relatively quiet area, its image has improved dramatically with the opening of the beautiful Four Season's resort and The Intercontinental. 

This white beach is so tranquil and just the right place for relaxing in the afternoon while waiting for the sunset. Along the Jimbaran to Kedonganan beach. there are many seafood cafes. Nearly all cafes providespecial seafood menus with local recipes or combination with the western one. Fish is supplied by a nearby fishermen village at Kedonganan. Some vendors there still sell their fish until to the afternoon. when the west horizon turns yellowish red, the cafes spread their colourful chairs on the sand overlooking the beach. Slowly the activity on the beach reduces, while other activities begin at cafes. And when the night arrives, it starts getting to be romantic. Candle lights and live musicians enhancing the atmosphere. There are many small and big Jukungs that are ready to sail and will become an artistic background for your dinner.

The shining stars in the sky, Candle like lights from the resorts on the hill and the spotlight from the airport has changed Jimbaran beach to something like celebration night. Taste the grill fish on the sand an open air beachfront cafe and enrich your dining experience with one not usually available at 5 stars hotel. You can choose the kind and size of fish and other seafood yourself. The local characteristic of the recipe is that grill fish is topped with balinese raw spices (sambal matah). It is the traditionally accompanied with stir fried water spinach and white steamed rice.

Only a ten minutes drive from Ngurah rai International Airport, also easily reachable from Kuta or Nusa Dua by inexpensive taxis. Always worth a visit.