The island on the south side is washed Indian Ocean, and from the north - the Bali Sea. The western part of the island is separated by the Bali Strait from the island of Java, the eastern side of Bali - by the Lombok Strait from the island of Lombok.

Everything you need to know about Bali

All tourists who have ever vacationed in Bali can confidently declare that the island is a fabulous place created by nature and carefully preserved by the local population in its pristine beauty.

The island does not differ in territorial expanses, but it cannot be called very small either:

• the area of ​​Bali is 5780 km²;
• its length from east to west reaches 150 km;
• and the length from north to south is 80 km.

Not everyone, going on vacation to Indonesia, knows one of the features of the island of Bali: that a mountain range with an elevated zone stretches across the entire island in the direction from west to east. volcanic activity.

And some are especially surprised by the fact that there are two active volcanoes in Bali:

• Gunung Agung (3142 m);
• and Gunung Batur (1717 m).

The capital of the island is the city of Denpasar, which is also the most major city Bali.

Everything you need to know about Bali's climate

The climate in Bali can be described as equatorial monsoon. On the island, there are not all 4 seasons of the season, to which many Russian tourists are accustomed.

IMPORTANT!
It is worth knowing that it is customary to distinguish 2 seasons in Bali:

• dry season, lasting from June to October, ideal for relaxation;
• the wet season lasting from November to March, often referred to by tourists as the "monsoon season in Bali".

The largest number precipitation falls in January - February. In no case should the wet season scare away those who want to spend time on the island: thunderstorms usually take place at night and their duration is approximately 2 hours. In Bali, all seasons are good for a holiday, and perhaps a little rain during your holiday will save you from the sweltering heat. The average annual air temperature does not fall below 26ºС. The water temperature in the ocean never drops below 26ºС, the average annual water temperature fluctuates at around 28ºС.

All the most necessary information about the population of Bali

According to the 2010 census of the population of Bali, it is known that the total inhabitants of the island are 3,890,757 people. The Balinese are very proud of traditions and are immensely proud of them. The most important and revered inhabitants of the island are babies, whose souls, following the faith of the local population, are closest to heaven. Each inhabitant of the island, being born, receives a gift from the priest. The whole life of the Balinese is accompanied by certain ceremonies and rituals performed in the allotted time period of life.

The following can be said about regilia on the island of Bali:

• about 84% of the population profess Hinduism, namely its Balivian variety, called "Agama Hindu Dharma";
• about 13% of the inhabitants are Muslims;
• only about 2% of the population are Christians;
• less than 1% profess Buddhism (all Buddhists in Bali are Chinese or foreigners who come to live permanently).

The locals are always happy to have guests. The flow of tourists has been growing over the years, and the attitude of the Balinese towards visiting guests has not worsened at all.

Official language

Indonesian. The indigenous local population speaks Balinese. The Balinese, whose field of activity is related to tourism, are quite good at expressing themselves in English language, especially the younger generation.

Resort towns in Bali

All resorts in Bali are good in their own way. You can get the most plausible ideas about each of them only when you are in Bali.

Main resorts:

• Sanur is an ideal place for a family vacation;


• Nusa Dua ( Nusa Dua) - the most prestigious resort place in Bali, which everyone unanimously calls the most expensive place islands;


• Benoa - the best place, which makes it possible to add up a complete picture of Bali, looking from the windows of the properties with views of the ocean and the nearest islands;


• Jimbaran - a resort where modest bungalows side by side with luxurious 5-star hotels with ocean views;


• Kuta (Kuta) - the most popular and democratic place in terms of prices for a young audience of tourists, where a huge number of opportunities for surfing in Bali are concentrated;


• Legian (Legian) - a resort that is closely adjacent to Kuta, but is distinguished by tranquility;


• Ubud is an area that tells all about the creative life in Bali.

Currency in Bali

Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
Currency exchange rate:
1$ - 9550 rupees;
1€ - 12440 rupees.

Difference in time

Difference in time:

• between Bali and Novosibirsk is - 1 hour (in favor of Bali);
• between Bali and Moscow - 4 hours (in favor of Bali).

Visa to enter Bali

All citizens of Russia who dream of a trip to the island should know if a visa is required for Bali upon arrival at the airport. When entering the country, an individual stamp is affixed to the tourist's passport.

The visa is valid for 30 days. The visa fee is $25.

Bali - unique island where you need to be personally at least once in your life.

Everything is here for comfortable rest: the beautiful beaches of Bali, the beauties of which are not forgotten and

Today we will visit an amazing bali island in Indonesia and find out what kind of vacation it is.

Where is the island of Bali

Bali belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is part of Indonesia. The Indian Ocean washes the island from the south, and the Pacific Ocean and the sea from the north.

Bali- one of the most popular resorts Indonesia, designed for luxury holidays. Tropical forests, marvelous landscapes, huge volcanoes, temples and, of course, milky-cream beaches endlessly attract tourists from all over the world.

The capital of the island is Denpasar, a major trading and tourist town in Indonesia. Denpasar is also a kind of "green paradise": parks, gardens and beautiful streets are fragrant and bloom in full force. Everything here screams: "Come and rest."

Bali is a heavenly vacation without exaggeration.

The nature and beauty of this place is so welcoming that you don’t want to leave here at all.

What are the resorts on the island of Bali in Indonesia

Let's now talk in detail about the resorts of Bali.

I propose to start from the southern region of the island Nusa Dua, which is best place for relax. It is here that more than 15 five-star hotels are “collected”.

southwestern region Jimbaran recently opened for tourists. The area is good because it is an ideal place to relax and swim in the waters of the ocean. And there are also chic restaurants that you will find right on the shore near the water.

East coast Sanur ideal for rest and relaxation, as milky white beaches and the incredible beauty of the lagoon evoke only pleasant thoughts.

And if you are a surfer, then the coast in the west of the island will be ideal for you. Kuta.

central District Ubud famous for its "untouched nature". Beauty is so enchanting that all thoughts of the "everyday" fly away with a gentle breeze.

Beautiful blue ocean, black and white beaches - resort candidasa would just be the perfect place to relax.

For lovers of scuba diving the coast Tulamben would be the best place.

Attractions in Bali

Besakih Temple is a complex of 30 thirty temples. All of them are located in terraces and surround the sacred stone. This temple, for sure, will be remembered by you for its architecture.

And the pearl of Indonesia - the temple of Tanah Lot will surprise you with an interesting combination of the sea, shiny sand and a temple with a multi-tiered roof. This place is the most sacred place islands.

Amusement Park and Mount Gunung Katur, Barat National Park, Elephant Caves and Bat Cave will be remembered for their idea and beauty.

Crocodile Farm, Bird Park, rice terraces, Water park, National marine park and the Monkey Forest will once again remind you that the nature of Indonesia is unique and beautiful.

Fascinating Balinese Kecak dance

Kecak is a kind of Balinese dance. It is performed by over 100 men wearing checkered sarongs and chanting "chak-chak" while shaking their hands rhythmically.

For the Balinese, this dance has a deep religious meaning. Now these performances are specially staged for visiting tourists. And tourists, in turn, are eager to visit such a performance.

Bali is truly a heavenly place where you want to return again and again!

That's all, travel and learn a lot of new, interesting and exciting things with us!

Where is Bali located on the map

Bali is one of the most charming and popular Indonesian islands, which is part of the Malay Archipelago. First of all, curious travelers are attracted by its bright and diverse nature, as well as magnificent sandy beaches with the lulling sound of the surf. At the same time, not everyone is aware of whether the "Isle of the Gods" is washed by the ocean or the sea.

Bali - ocean or sea?

Some say the ocean. Others that the sea. In the case of Bali, both are right. It is enough to look at geographical map to understand that the southern part is bathed in the Indian Ocean, and the northern part is in the Bali Sea. In the west, Bali is separated by the Bali Strait from Java, and in the east by the Lombok Strait from the island of Lombok. Due to its proximity to the equator, the water is warm throughout the year. The only thing is that during the tropical rain season, swimming can be difficult due to the frequent storms.

Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is considered the "youngest" and warmest among all the other world's oceans. Most of it is in the Southern Hemisphere. The salinity of the water is very high due to insufficient desalination and strong evaporation.

Various types of fish live in the waters of Bali, such as: mackerel, tuna, mahi-mahi, marlin, grouper, etc. The inhabitants of the ocean use the resources very actively, thanks to which local fish restaurants abound with various delicacies. If you wish, you can take part in fishing yourself by renting a small schooner or a sailing catamaran. This is not only a unique opportunity to experience unprecedented excitement, but also to enjoy the breathtaking ocean expanses.

The southern coast of Bali, washed by the ever blue Indian Ocean, gives tourists endless snow-white, bordered by emerald thickets of the jungle. However, the rest of bathers here is not as fabulous as it is promised by advertising tourist booklets.

Constant waves (from medium to giant), regular high and low tides, throwing algae ashore, sea ​​urchins and other living creatures, because of which you have to go to the water in shoes - all this makes the resorts of the Indian Ocean a direct antipode of the bounty purity of the Maldives and islands French Polynesia. True, in terms of grooming, Nusa Dua is often praised. However, there are strong daily drops in water level.

""Golden"" sand beach Nusa Dua

But still, for some, the Balinese resorts are an earthly paradise, because it is not without reason that beach tours are sold out like hot cakes. Some people are hunters for the right waves and thrills. South coast Bali is the mecca of surfers from all over the world, including from Russia. Check the favor of Poseidon mainly in Kut, Uluwat and Padang-Padang. Even a beginner can join the daredevils dissecting the expanses of water. Basic surfing skills are taught in many specialized schools, of which there are plenty.

The Bali Sea can be found if you go to the northern and northeastern coast of the island. It is covered with dark, almost coal-colored sand, creating an amazing contrast with the rich blue tint of the water. The landscapes are tops of volcanoes dressed in fluffy clouds and lush green vegetation.

What is the Bali Sea? In terms of oceanography, this is a regional sea that is part of the Australian mediterranean sea in the southwestern Pacific. In simpler terms, this is the inter-island sea of ​​the Pacific Ocean with an area of ​​\u200b\u200babout 45,000 km² and a maximum depth of 1590 m.

Unlike the Indian Ocean, the Bali Sea is much calmer. That is why it was chosen by numerous snorkelers and divers. In terms of its brilliance, the underwater kingdom is slightly inferior to the Red Sea, however, there are a lot of exotic things in it: angel fish, crocodile fish, hammerhead sharks, barracudas, giant turtles and much more.

The most hyped dive sites are in Amed, Selan, Tulamben and on the island of Nusa Menjangan.

As for the classic beach holiday, a slightly detached atmosphere reigns here with a measured course of life, which contributes to complete relaxation.

But swimming is not convenient everywhere, since in some areas there is a rocky bottom and coral reefs begin very close to the coast.

Summing up, let's say that the style of rest on the Indian Ocean and the Bali Sea on this mysterious island completely different. But the resorts located on them are united by a love for active water leisure.

At a latitude of 8 ° south of the equator and on the meridian of 115 ° east longitude between about. Java (in the west) and about. Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor).

The area of ​​the island is 5.6 thousand square meters. km, length - 150 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south. The so-called Wallace Line, stretching eastward from Bali and Lombok, serves as the boundary between the flora and fauna of tropical Asia and the natural zones of Australia and New Guinea.

Together with the adjacent islands, Bali forms the province of the same name in Indonesia, which is part of the administrative region of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Geography

Map of Bali island

Relief

Bali is the extreme point Sunda Islands in front of the islands of Small Probes and Nusa Tenggara. A mountain range stretches from west to east of Bali - a zone of high volcanic activity. two large active volcano Gunung Agung (3142 m) and Gunung Batur (1717 m) are located in the northeastern part of the island. Volcanic activity causes high soil fertility and affects the development of crops. The major eruptions of Gunung Batur and Gunung Agung in 1963, which resulted in numerous casualties, devastated the eastern regions of the country, forcing many Balinese to emigrate.

Among the others mountain peaks the highest are Batukau (2278 m) and Abang (2152 m). This mountain range with a limestone plateau located in the south, which is called "bukit" - hills, divides the territory of the island into two completely different regions. Northern, rises quite sharply from a narrow coastline to the mountain slopes. The climate here is relatively dry, favoring coffee cultivation. In this part of Bali there are two rivers that irrigate the rice fields around Singaraja and Seririt. The southern region is a terrace stretching from north to south, on which rice is grown. Numerous rivers flow through gorges with lush vegetation. The southwest is small, well-irrigated tracts of land and arid lands of coconut palm plantations.

Climate

Flora and fauna

4 types of forests grow in Bali: humid evergreen tropical in the west, deciduous in the northwest in remote areas, savanna forests and mountain forests. Moist evergreen forests are represented in Bali Barat Park (translated as "Western Bali"). Here you can find rare species of plants, huge centuries-old trees that are under protection. Many plants of the ficus family (fig and banana groves). Deciduous forests grow in the northwestern part of Bali. They change their foliage with the seasons, and this flora is dominated by sapote trees. Mountain vegetation is rarely located above 1500 m above sea level, these are mainly casuarina and filaos. Banana palms in Bali are sacred, they grow very well, propagated by roots, and feed many animals: monkeys, squirrels, bats.

Palm trees are especially well represented in Bali. The leaves of borass palms, dried and pressed, are used to make “lontars”, on which sacred texts are written. Sugar palm leaves are used to make bouquets that are brought to temples as ritual offerings. There are other types of trees, such as ebony, or black, wood, as well as balsa wood, extremely light - a convenient material for traditional masks. There are many bamboo trees, some species of which reach 30-40 cm in diameter. They can be found almost throughout the island, and bamboo is also a versatile building material for the Balinese.

Landscape architecture has become a real industry. The abundance of labor and fertile soil, on which everything that is planted easily takes root, contributes to the development of horticulture, especially in the south of the island and in the Bedugul region. Red, pink and white hibiscus, jasmine, bougainvillea, white and pink laurels, water lilies, lotuses and rather exotic plants such as angsoka, chempaca (yellow magnolia), manori and orchids.

Population

In total, about 3.3 million people live on the island.

Bali is a Hindu society living in the territory Muslim country and constantly in contact with foreigners. All this only fuels interest in local customs. The Balinese themselves are quite proud of their traditions and usually strictly follow a code of conduct. Tourists visiting the island should take this for granted and adapt to local customs. The Balinese are exceptionally friendly people. Despite the abundance of tourists, the attitude towards them does not deteriorate, unlike most popular resorts.

Religion

The majority of Balinese (93.93% of the population) practice a form of Hinduism, called "Agama Hindu Dharma". About 5% of the population is Muslim. They reside mainly in Denpasar, Singaraja and small coastal towns. There are few Christians and Buddhists - these are the Chinese and the indigenous population.

Culture and national way

The richest sensory culture of the local population is expressed in their handicrafts. The island is famous for traditional wooden sculpture made in archaic, pagan and Hindu traditions. Balinese painting is also distinguished by its original decorative effect.

The cult craft of the Balinese is painting on batik - silk or cotton fabric. It is layered with a traditional drawing that has a symbolic meaning. Batik is used to sew festive and everyday clothes.

One of the most unique spectacles is Balinese dances with many performers in national costumes. These are theatrical performances, the general meaning of which is based on the eternal struggle of "good and evil." The most majestic and popular of them is the mass dance "Kechak" ( Kecak) and dance " Barong-Kris». « Kecak» about 150 performers dance at sunset near the Uluwatu temple, illustrating an episode from the epic Ramayana, where a group of monkeys, led by Hanoman trying to save the kidnapped Dewi Shinta from the claws of a giant Rahwana. Kecak is a unique spectacle in which the dancers create the background, and the main action is the romantic story of two lovers Sita and Rama.

More like drama, dance" Barong-Kris”, represents a mystical animal that looks like a lion fighting an evil sorceress Rangda.

Dynamic dances, music, colorful costumes, sacred ceremonies and mystical temples of unique beauty are part of an endless sequence of rituals and religious beliefs that define the way and meaning of life of the Balinese.

Transport

The central and most important transport hub on the island is Ngurah Rai Airport. This is a modern and well-equipped airport, located 3 km from Kuta, 15 km from Nusa Dua and 12 km from Sanur. It is served by 50 taxis.

The most convenient and inexpensive form of transport on the island is the bemo, small minibuses.

The most common transport among the local population is a moped or scooter.

Tourism

After the recognition of independence, tourism was rather poorly developed, and the infrastructure was in its infancy. Even in the days of hippies who flocked here from all over the world, there were only small bungalows without electricity on the beaches of Kuta, cheap rooms without amenities and seafood dishes for a few cents. However, in Sanur, tour operators have already mastered tourism for the rich. The government of Indonesia, whose economy was very dependent on oil exports, needed to find other sources of income, and it greatly contributed to the development of the tourism industry.

At first, these efforts were aimed at changing in the eyes of the entire world community the unsightly image that had taken hold of the Indonesian ruling elite after the military coup.

A professional analysis of the situation in Bali and a tourism development plan was made in the year. The project was financed by the UN under the guarantee of the World Bank. Particular emphasis was placed on the Bukit-Badung area. In 1978, Balinese Governor Ida Bagus Mantra invited interested parties to pay attention to the rich culture of the island. Since that time, music, dance, religious festivals, sculpture and painting have played the same role in the tourism business, as well as the constant improvement of infrastructure. The airport has been reconstructed, luxury hotels and modest cheap hotels to cover the entire social spectrum of travel enthusiasts. Rice fields are being drained and aqueducts are being built in the most arid regions. Inexpensive has been replaced by elite tourism. Now world-famous stars come to Sanur for their wedding ceremonies, and European ministers spend their holidays at the “Mediterranean Club” in Nusa Dua.

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Where is Bali located? Even though the word "Bali" has long been on everyone's lips and everyone knows that this is a small island and popular place for recreation, but not everyone will be able to say where this paradise is located. Many people associate Bali with elite resort, which not everyone can afford, so the interest to learn something else about Bali immediately disappears. Although this is a delusion (here you can relax quite economically), there is still some truth in this statement. The flight to Bali is quite expensive, so the island seems to be something out of reach. And it's expensive because you have to fly very far. In this article, we will tell you not only where Bali is located, but also why it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world.

Bali is located in South-East Asia. This small island Indonesia is part of the Malay Archipelago, which is home to the largest island nation in the world. It is located to the east of the island of Java, where Jakarta, the country's capital, is located. Together with all the islands to the east of it - Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, etc., Bali forms the group of Lesser Sunda Islands. From the south it is washed by the Indian Ocean, and from the north by the Bali Sea, which already belongs to the Pacific Ocean. Being one of the links in the chain of islands of the Malay Archipelago, Bali is reliably protected by its neighboring islands from a tsunami, the probability of which is extremely small here.

Bali is located almost in the middle of the archipelago and can be a convenient starting point for traveling throughout Indonesia, because it takes only 15 minutes to sail to Java with its famous Buddhist temples by ferry, and to the island of Flores from unique volcano Kelimut and national park Komodo fly by plane 1.5 hours.

Climate zone

The very point on the world map where Bali is located is located just below the equator, which means that there is no change of seasons and no change in daylight hours. The island is located in the equatorial-monsoon climate zone, i.e. all year round it is equally warm here, and changes in the weather determine the seasonal winds, which change their direction only twice a year. Therefore, instead of the usual four seasons, there are only two of them: the wet season (from November to April), when it can rain, and the dry season (from May to October), when there is practically no rain and due to lower air humidity it becomes a little cooler. But, nevertheless, it lasts all year round.

Island map

Bali is really difficult to find on the world map, because the island is very small: it is 150 km long and 80 km wide. It's only a third of a percent total area Indonesia! And the more striking is the natural diversity of the island, which fits in this small area. Bali has everything: beaches with white sand and black volcanic, reef and sandy bottom, expanses of rice fields, hills and mountains, incredibly beautiful lakes and mountain streams, as well as several dozen waterfalls. If you go from the south to the north of the island, you will be surprised how much the natural landscape changes. Dry savannah forests are changing rice fields and dense jungles of equatorial rain forests, which gradually turn into mountain forests. They cover a mountain range that stretches from west to east, conditionally dividing the island into two parts. To the south of it, the climate is more humid, so this area is replete with rice fields. In northern Bali, the climate is drier and more suitable for growing coffee and grapes. In the eastern part mountain range are also the most high point on the island - volcano Agung (3014 m).

The population of the island is about 4 million people, most of whom live in rural areas. But in Bali there are quite big cities: Singaraja, Amlapura, the capital of the island of Denpasar. It is up to Denpasar that you need to watch tickets if you are going to Bali, since the island's airport is located next to this city.

Most tourists get to Bali with transfers: although the road takes longer, for many it is less tiring, because. no need to sit in one place for 12 hours, and much cheaper. The most profitable flight options with one or two transfers are offered by Etihad, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, etc. You can find more information on how best to fly to Bali here: flights to Bali

Indonesia is a country with about 6,000 inhabited islands and Bali is just one of them. So why, of all the islands, only Bali has become so famous? The answer to this question may seem naive and strange, but still ... The fact is that Bali is not like everyone else. First of all, it is the only island in Indonesia that did not convert to Islam and retained its distinctive Hindu and culture. This culture, traditions and customs are everywhere: in architecture, in clothes, in colorful ceremonies, for the sake of which entire districts are blocked, in the whole way of life of local people, in their smiles. In harmony with beauty wildlife, its intricate temples and houses create a unique, even slightly fabulous atmosphere that you will not experience anywhere else in the world, and even nowhere else in Indonesia. Therefore, the island is rich not only in natural resources. Ancient temples, royal tombs, palaces of the Balinese nobility have been preserved here, and in Ubud there are several museums that contain paintings by talented local artists.

Secondly, the position of the island and its coastline are such that excellent waves come here. Moreover, Bali is one of the few places on earth where it lasts all year round. This is due not only to the variety of spots, of which there are several dozen on the island. At different times of the year, spots of western and east coast, and since the size of the island allows you to quickly cover the distance between them, surfers are comfortable in Bali at any time of the year and do not miss the best waves.

So we found out where Bali is located: it's just a small part of huge Indonesia, but there are so many extraordinary things in it. It attracts surfers, active and beach lovers, yogis, artists and photographers from all over the world. Bali is the pearl of Indonesia, but not a symbol of it, because the island does not represent the whole country. Rather, on the contrary, it stands out from the general series of its islands, which is why it occupies a special place both on the map of Indonesia and on the world map.