- Address: Jalan Pantai Jasri, Pertima, Subagan, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80813, Indonesia
- Tel .: +62 813-3701-2121
- Website: charlyschocolate.com
- Opening hours: daily 9: 00-17: 00
Delicious chocolate can be tried not only in Switzerland. Come to the island of Bali , which surprises tourists with paradise landscapes, all kinds of entertainment and the most unusual taste that you can imagine - real Balinese chocolate, which is made in a small factory on the ocean.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Its owner is Charlie, a man with an unusual life story. This American managed to fulfill his dream - to move from the stuffy metropolis in California to the green tropical island of Indonesia . And not just to relocate: Charlie has opened here a small business that is thriving today. The owner himself has not been engaged in production for a long time - he enjoys life and is actively engaged in another hobby - surfing. At the factory Charlie appears quite often, and it is quite real to find him to talk personally.
What's interestnig?
Those who have never been here go to Charlie's chocolate factory to touch the magic - for surely many people read the same novel by Roald Dahl or saw the famous film with Johnny Depp. But the tourists, who have already been on a visit to Charlie, are striving after another. Chocolate Factory - one of the attractions of Bali, where guests can:
- enjoy the taste of real chocolate without any flavor enhancers or chemical additives;
- visit the picturesque palm grove on the beach of Bali;
- sit in a cozy cafe in the shape of a ship, admiring the ocean;
- make a photo on the background of the original huts;
- to ride on huge swings that are tied to palm trees and have a special platform for the start.
Range
Next to the factory there is a cafe where you can taste several types of chocolate in a cozy atmosphere at a table or enjoy a cup of delicious coffee. Here is what this institution offers to the guests of the island:
- Hot chocolate (in consistency more like cocoa);
- cold chocolate (67% cocoa with goji berries and pure black, 85% cocoa);
- chocolate bars with cashew nuts;
- chocolate paste;
- latte;
- mocha;
- coconut syrup;
- Coconut milk (coconut can be cut and drunk by yourself).
Interestingly, Charlie chocolate can be purchased not only here. Experienced travelers and locals know that it is also sold in Ubud (store Down to Earth and Cafe Sari Organic), and even cheaper than in the factory.
Soap Factory
In parallel with the production of chocolate in the Charlie factory produce soap - also natural, without any artificial coloring. Many Balinese come here to buy this soap, because they are confident in the quality of Charlie's products. Tourists also gladly acquire it as a souvenir from Bali for loved ones. In the assortment - about 10 positions of soap. They differ in weight and in smell (using only natural flavors, so this soap has a limited shelf life).
Here you can buy:
- soap with different flavors: coconut and chocolate, with cinnamon and herbs and many others. other;
- sunscreen;
- lotions and body oils.
The products you purchase will be wrapped in organic packaging - they take care of the environment. But the prices at the factory are quite high.
Features of visit
The entrance to the chocolate factory in Bali costs 10 thousand rupees ($ 0.75), but only if your tour does not involve purchases. If you want to buy something at a chocolate or soap store, the visit to the factory will be free.
Come here better on weekdays, because on the weekend there are always a lot of tourists who create queues and interfere with enjoying a pleasant pastime.
How to get there?
Chocolate Factory Charley is located in the east of Bali, right on the coast. From Denpasar you can get from here in 1.5 hours by car. It is very convenient to combine a trip to Chandidas , the water palace of Tirth Gangga or to the beaches of eastern Bali.