Top 10 Interesting Facts about Jimbaran Bay

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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Jimbaran Bay

Located on Bali’s south-western coast, the mesmerizing Jimbaran bay is the bridge between Bukit Peninsula and Bali mainland. With white sand and calm waters, it is one of the best beaches in the World.

A strip of golden sand with calm, gentle waters perfect for families—and stand-up paddleboarding—Jimbaran Bay is a popular beach renowned for its beauty. Besides the charms of the ocean, Jimbaran offers stunning Balinese sunsets and a wealth of restaurants serving Indonesia’s cuisine.

Here are the top interesting facts about Jimbaran Bay.

1. Discover  Uluwatu Temple

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One of the main landmarks in the Jimbaran Bay area is Uluwatu Temple. It lies just outside Jimbaran and it is one of the most visited sites in Bali.

The temple is built at the edge of a 70-meter-high cliff or rock projecting into the sea and is dedicated to a Hindu God.

Visitors should be wary of monkeys who have inhabited the temple and are notorious by monkeys for snatching visitors’ belongings, such as flip-flops, cameras, and sunglasses.

2.  Enjoy kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple

Kecak dance performance based on the Ramayana is performed daily in Uluwatu temple every day at 6 pm on the cliff-side. It is a form of Balinese Hindu dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930s in Bali, Indonesia.

The dance which is performed outdoors also gives the audience a beautiful view of the sunset in the background.

Dancers usually come from local villagers of the surrounding area, and their income usually comes from tickets sold to the spectators.

3. Sunbathe at Jimbaran Beach

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Jimbaran Bay is fringed by one of the best beaches in Bali. The sand is fine and white, and the calm waters make it very suitable for swimming. The beach is a 4km-long arc of sand with restaurants, shops, and bars to get a snack, drink, or seafood dinner.

The beach is very quiet and peaceful during the day with only a few tourists hanging out at the beach restaurants and bars. It gets busier in the evening when the temperature cools down.

4. Swim in the Rock Pools at Tegal Wangi Beach 

Tegal Wangi Beach is one of the nicest beaches on the Bukit Peninsula in South Bali. It is a popular spot for local and foreign tourists who flock here to view the sunset from the cliffs or swim in the rock pools along the pristine shoreline below.

The beach has a unique view so exotic than other beaches in Bali, high cliffs and green trees around it makes it look like a dreamland. Tourists who visit this beach are welcomed by the waves of clean water and turquoise and white sand decoration. 

5. Explore the Jimbaran Fish Market

Ji Jimbaran Fish Market is a hub where both locals and tourists get to buy seafood caught by local fishermen. Every morning fishermen’s boats unload their catch into the market and all types of Seafood are available.

The fish market is the busiest of all wet markets in the area, and exploring the market might give an insight into the local daily life.

It is located at the northern end of the bay right by the beach at the junction with Jalan Tukad Ayung. The best time to visit is between 6 AM-9 AM, and you can get your purchases grilled at a grilling area in the market for a fee.

Jimbaran fish market location is in Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361.

6. Seafood Restaurants on Jimbaran Beach

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Eating seafood on the beach in Jimbaran is an important part of many tourists’ itinerary when coming to Bali.

Jimbaran Bay is home to about fifty grilled seafood restaurants in three different groupings, all set along the beach. The restaurants serve essentially the same menu with one basic dining format.

Tables are set up right on the sand and if you sit at the lowest tables at high tide, you can even get your feet wet. The sea breeze is cool, the sunsets are beautiful, and the whole area is lit by oil torches after dark.

7. Enjoy Water Activities at Jimbaran Bay

There are a couple of good surf breaks off the airport which are easiest accessed from Jimbaran Bay. It is too far to paddle out, but boats are easily chartered from the beach in the middle areas of the bay or close to the fish market.

It is also a great bay for swimming with arguably the safest waters in the whole of Bali. Most of the local and foreign visitors come to the beach to swim in the evenings

8. Tour Jimbaran Town

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Jimbaran is a typical little Balinese society with lots of small streets and alleys that makes a perfect place for an evening stroll. Walking around Jimbaran is itself an adventure. The locals are hospital and welcoming and the place is free of criminal gangs.

The road along the beach and Jalan Uluwatu make good orientation points. The main street, back streets, and small alleys interconnect each other, making it easy to navigate.

9. Shop at Jenggala Gallery 

Your visit to Jimbaran would not be complete without buying some of the exotic glassware and earthenware.  Also referred to as ‘Jenggala’, is a prestigious Bali-based glass and earthenware silverware plan.

This retail shop offers a variety of products with different colors and glazes all stored in a spacious temperature-controlled showroom.  The ambiance of the whole place will blow your mind away.

With the abundant natural light as well as artificial light these showroom provides the best view of the artifacts.  Additionally one can find a bistro named Warung Keramik where you buy and also enjoy some refreshing snacks.

Location: The Jenggala Gallery is located at Jalan Uluwatu II, Jimbaran.

Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

10. Visit Jimbaran Market 

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The Jimbaran market, also known as ‘Pasar Desa Adat Jimbaran’, is the main source of fresh groceries and daily necessities among the local residents.

This morning market is centrally located on the Jalan Uluwatu main road, before the sunset and seafood beachfront area of Jimbaran Bay. Busiest at sunrise, with locals and sellers doing their hard bargaining, it’s a great stopover for cheap tropical fruits and other fresh items.