Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is a hive of activity for tourists. Home to some of the most rapidly growing resorts on the island, the Bukit Peninsula is a fantastically diverse and exciting travel destination. From the local fish markets of Jimbaran to the 5-star resorts of Nusa Dua, via the world-class surf breaks of Uluwatu, there …
Uluwatu
Bali’s most famous cultural performance is selling out at record speed. With the nightly performance of the Kecak at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple now showing twice every evening, tourists who want to secure their seats in the amphitheater must book their tickets in advance. The finely kecak performance tells the tale of the Hindu epic Ramayana. …
Major preservation works are underway on the cliffs that support Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of Bali’s most famous and spiritually significant temples. Teams have completed nearly 60% of the first phase of the project, which will help ensure that cracks in the cliff do not become dangerous to the temple’s foundations and the public. The …
Bali rescue teams have reported two major incidents at two of the province’s most popular beaches. On Wednesday, 14th August, a tourist was rescued from the waves at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach in an incident that was a moment away from tragedy. At Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, a tourist fell to his death from the …
It is indisputable that Bali’s Uluwatu is one of the island’s hottest destinations right now. But the latest travel figures show exactly how popular the cliff-top resort has become. Calling in international surfers and culture vultures too, Uluwatu ticks all the right boxes for a Bali vacation. Labuan Sait Beach, also known as Padang Padang …
Bali’s GWK Cultural Park is getting the recognition it deserves as a top tourist attraction in Bali this high season. For many years the GWK Cultural Park was a a must-visit for domestic tourists, and now the cultural hub has really caught the attention of international tourists. The GWK Cultural Park can be found in …
A second helicopter in Bali has had to make an emergency landing after getting tangled in kite strings. The news comes just days after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed after kite strings got caught in the rotor. The Head of the Regional IV Airport Authority Office, Agustinus Budi Hartono, …
On Friday, 16th May, the iconic limestone cliff at Pemutih Pecatu Beach crumbled on the beach and shoreline of the Bukit Peninsula after a construction landslide at the new Amali Luxury Residence, a project by the Mirah Development Group. While initial investigations found that there were no licensing issues at play, political leaders in Bali …
Managers at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple have confirmed that they will be working with researchers to find the best way to manage and monitor monkey behavior. The monkeys of Uluwatu Temple have become famous around the world for their mischievous and often ‘criminal’ behavior. Speaking to reporters, the Manager of Tourist Attraction Management for the Outside …
The Regent of Badung has confirmed that all licenses and building permits were in order at the Mirah Development Group construction site in Uluwatu. The announcement comes after a construction landslide at the site of what will become the Amali Luxury Residences destroyed an ancient limestone cliffside. The Regent of Badung, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, …
Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
With the rise of ultra-luxurious clubs and nightlife venues in Bali, where can the good-time gang go to let loose, dance carefree ’til the early morning, and find new friends to belly laugh with? There is one very special place tucked away in an unsuspecting corner of Uluwatu, and you’ll want to be there. Hatch …