Entering the tropical paradise of Bali makes you feel like someone has put the world into Photoshop and turned the “Colour Saturation” way up. The lush hills are an unreal shade of green, the water is luminous blue, the sun sends down rays of bright yellow light and the temples are adorned with flowers in bewildering shades of pink, orange and red.
Wander through the street markets and you will be surrounded by handcrafted scarves, jewelry and other handicrafts in vibrant shades of magenta, turquoise, tangerine and rose. Even eating in Bali is a feast of color from the earthy ocher shades of spicy curries to the juicy ripeness of fresh tropical fruit. There is not much in Bali which is boring and grey.
Bali is located just off the eastern tip of Java within the Indonesian archipelago, one of more than 17,000 islands. What should you do after you arrive on your flights to Bali during your time on this vibrant island? There are plenty of attractions to explore in Bali, so here are some ideas to get you started:
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
This is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud which is home to approximately 340 long-tailed Macaques monkeys. You can walk through the 27 acre protected forest and watch the monkeys playing in the trees, eating and going about their day.
Arts and Crafts Shopping
Several artists live in Bali and create beautiful and unique art pieces inspired by the colourful culture of island life. Check out some great examples of Balinese wood carving at Tegllalang, Sebatu and Pujung. If you want to pick up some ceramics, visit Jenggala Ceramics in Jimbaran which features lovely locally made pieces at great prices.
Scuba Diving
There are many excellent scuba diving sites around the island of Bali. One of the most popular is the wreck of the USAT Liberty which is located near Tulamben in the east. There are also some gorgeous reefs around Menjangan Island which can be reached from Bali. There are several excellent dive centres around the island which are PADI and SSI certified.
These are just a few of the great attractions that you can enjoy on a tropical adventure in Bali.
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