• BENOA
Just north of the Nusa Dua complex, takes one on to the narrow
peninsula of land, which terminates in the small village of Benoa.
From the concrete pier, you can see over the Serangan Island,
lying low on the water. From this fishing village, people can
depart daily by the Cruise ship . Out in the bay , is an anchorage
for ocean - going yachts and The Bali International Yachts also
has a base here.
• SANUR
On the Eastern coastline, sheltered by the coral reef, the waves
here are much gentler than other areas of Bali. Sanur is a multitude
of contrasts. As in the past , Fisherman still wander the beach
and the colourful outrigger canoes can be hired for sailing trips
along the coast and outlying island. In the last two decades the
once sleepy village of Sanur has become an elite international
resort with huge hotel complexes offering first class accommodations
and every modern facility to visiting tourists.
• WERDI BUDAYA
Was built in 1973 to the design of the prominent Balinese architect.
Ida Bagus Tugur, as a showplace for Bali's performing and fine
arts. Strategically situated on Jalan Nusa Indah, Abian Kapas,
Denpasar, the Art Center has three art galleries, including one
permanent pavilions, including the huge open stage and arena,
Ardha Chandra. Local artist,dance and drama groups, and the music
school, STSI , all utilize the seminar and exhibition halls on
regular basis. Since 1979, the Festival pf the Arts has been instigated
as an manual fixture at the Art Cente
Denpasar is the bustling commercial heart of Bali. JI. Gajah
Mada is the main street, running east-west. It changes names to
JI. Dr. Wahidin to the west and JI. Surapati to the east. The
center of commercial activity is on JI. Diponegoro and JI. Teuku
Umar. Prices in US dollars. AC = Air conditioning. Telephone code
is 0361.
The airport taxi co-op counter is outside customs, near "left
luggage". The set fare is Rp35,000 to Denpasar. Buy a ticket
at the counter for the sedan taxis. To take a bemo, walk out to
the main road as far as the impressive white charioteer statue
on the corner (about 1.5 km). From there, flag down a blue bemo
van-it will take you down to "bemo corner" in Kuta for
Rp1.500, where you can get another bemo to Denpasar. Metered taxis
operate outside the airport-make sure they start the argometer
before you take off. |
