Bali Guide
Things not to miss
1 Bali Museum, Denpasar • Traditional architecture and a good ethnological introduction to the island.
2 Sanur • Sumptuous hotel gardens and a distinct village atmosphere make this one of south Bali's nicest resorts.
3 Pura Meduwe Karang • A wonderfully exuberant example of Bali's highly ornate northern temple architecture.
4 Gunung Batur • Pre-dawn climbers of Gunung Batur are rewarded by a fabulous sunrise silhouetting the mountains of Abang, Agung and Rinjani to the east.
5 Ubud • The arty heart of Bali has it all: beautifully sited accommodation, great restaurants, masses of craft shops and ricefields in every direction.
6 Kerta Gosa, Semarapura • Intricate and superbly crafted examples of classical Balinese paintings.
7 Seminyak • Imaginative but inexpensive design infuses everything from luscious silk drapes to sassy outfits and unusual tableware.
8 Sidemen • Rice-paddies among the most beautiful of the many soaring terraces carved from the hillsides that adorn the islands.
9 Tirtagangga Water Palace • Extensive pools, fountains and statues in attractive gardens, surrounded by ricefields and impressive mountains.
10 Nusa Lembongan • Laid-back island life, surf-breaks, diving and snorkelling sites and great beaches are all just a short boat ride from the mainland.
11 Tanah Lot • Bali's most photographed temple sits serenely atop its own tiny island.
12 Nusa Penida • Stunning limestone cliffs rise sheer from the crashing ocean.
13 Gunung Agung • A perfectly conical summit, impressively visible from much of Bali.
14 Amed • Total relaxation in the glorious bays in the far east of the island with great accommodation, fine restaurants and fabulous diving and snorkelling.
15 Neka Art Museum • A breathtaking selection of the finest paintings in Bali, from seventeenth-century narratives to 1960s expressionism and contemporary abstracts.
16 Pemuteran • Appealingly low-key beach haven on Bali's northwest coast, close to the spectacular Menjangan reefs.
17 Tenganan • An ancient Balinese village that is a centre for crafts, including weaving, basketmaking and calligraphy.
18 Gunung Batukaru • Awesome mountain views, a garden temple and charming accommodation at Wongayagede and Sarinbuana.
19 Jimbaran • Fresh fish grilled to order at the famous beach barbecues, eaten at candlelit tables on the beach.