• Selling Last and Love in Bali
• What to Do-Kuta and Seminyak
• The Hidden Life of South Bali
• The Struggle to Save Bali's Turtles
• Jimbaran-The Bukit
• What to Do-Impossible Surf at The Bukit
• Fair Trade in Bali
• Ubud
• A Dance for Every Day
• Balinese Painters
• Ubud-What to do
• A Word of Dance
• East Bali in a Nutshell
• The Hidden life of East Bali
• Klungkung
• Where to Stay-Padang Bay
• Where to Stay Candidasa
• First and Third World in Tenganan
• Amlapura-Tirtagangga
• Tirtagangga and Around
• Amed Beach
• Planning Your Trip: The Best of Bali
• South Bali in a Nutshell

 

What to Do – Kuta and Seminyak

Another great way to enjoy the beach, whether at sunset or early in the morning, is to hop on the back of a horse at Umalas Stables Rice field tours are also on offer. Committed riders can get excellent, professional riding lessons, with great horses and ponies for children. Horse lovers can stay in one of the stylish rooms or studios above the stables, with good rice field views and free use of the swimming pool..  “Osama Don't Surf” Surfing used to be learned the hard way. You had to paddle your board past the waves, watch the aficionados ­ in awe, try to imitate them, and get knocke­d down over and again.

Today you don't need to swallow tons of water to learn those fancy tricks seen in photographs - or at least stand long enough to catch the eye of an admirer. If you've never surfed, Kuta Beach is your chance. The waves are gentle, the landing is on soft sand, and half of the crowd look like they don't know what they're doing either. The water, however - , is polluted, especially during the rainy season (November-February, which is not surf season anyway).

Health-conscious - surfers wear ear plugs to prevent infection­ Surfboards are available for rent all around the beach, as well as bodyboards for the less adventurous, Most surf shops, as well as free tabloids distributed in bars, display surf tide charts. Before starting, learn a bit of surf ethics - like waiting in line for the wave and not cutting in front of other surfers, which may be dangerous. Get the surf attitude: cool, relaxed, and tolerant. As they print on T-shirts in Kuta: “Osama don't surf”

-Although a bit crowded, the beaches of Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak are the best for beginners. There is a bit less of a crowd - but stronger, more dangerous waves - on Petitenget Beach .

this elegant restaurant Javanese migrants working more dangerous waves mooring bouys around

animals usually dine small neighbourhood salon paradise for shoppers