PLACES OF INTEREST IN WEST BALI
The most western district of Bali, Jembrana, probably is the less known part of Bali. It is mainly interesting for its nature of the national reserve, the Bali Barat Park, some good surfing spots and a number of interesting temples.
Gilimanuk can be found rather isolated from the rest of Bali, in the utmost west of the island. Gilimanuk is a harbor town where one can take the ferry to Java. A dozen of ferries connect Bali with Java, about every 10 minutes a ferry will arrive or depart here. Gilimanuk has some very beautiful coral beaches with white as well as black sand, and interesting mangrove forests.
Negara is most known for its buffalo races, which are held every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 7am, at about 9 km east of Negara town in the village of Delod Berawah. In the area of Loloan Timur one can admire many Bugis style houses.
Pangambengan and Perancak both are fishermans villages located ca. 7 km southwest of the town of Negara. At the shores of the river outlet one can admire many colorful Madurese style fishing boats.
Bali Barat National Park is the most popular destination for tourist. The Bali Barat National Park is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest, mangrove forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, sea grass vegetation types, coral reefs , sandy beaches, and both shallow and deep sea waters. The park was founded in 1941 and its main aim was to protect the Bali Starling and the last of the wild banteng, from which most of the Balinese cattle descend.
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Menjangan Island actually belongs to the Bali Barat National Park and is surrounded by hectares of exellent coral reef. The island, a favorite destination for both snorkelers and divers, is situated in the protected marine reserve of the Bali Barat National Park and has a very diverse eco biology.
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Rambut Siwi Temple is located halfway the village of Negara and Medewi beach. It sits on a cliff with stunning views over rice fields and the coastal area. There are also two caves that overlook the sea.
Medewi beach is a popular destination for surfers. There are several hotels and good restaurants in the area with nice views on the surf, an ideal place to relax. Form many this area gives the impression what Bali must have been in the 1970s.
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