The steppe and important resort of Seminyak on the island of Bali is visited by people who are quite well off, not used to counting every penny. This is understandable, because the services and infrastructure of the resort have a luxurious rest , which is noticeable even from the photo of Seminyak in Bali.
Where is the resort?
On the map of Bali, Seminyak is indicated next to other famous resorts, Kuta and Legian . Officially these are different resorts, but it is impossible to define a clear boundary between them - they smoothly pass one into another. Located in the south of the island , Seminyak separates from the capital only 10 km, so that after enjoying a beach holiday, you can go for impressions in the "big city".
Climatic conditions in Seminyak
You can relax at the famous resort at any time of the year, since there is always summer here. Only for a few weeks in January and February, the sky is clouded, it rains, but the air temperature does not drop, remaining stable.
Sights of Seminyak on the island of Bali
Coming to Bali, tourists not only want to enjoy visiting the new country, but also to visit different unusual places. Seminyak abounds with them, and everyone finds entertainment here to your taste. So, what to see in Seminyak:
- Coast. The main attraction of the resort of Seminyak in Bali is its beaches . There are two of them, and each is good in its own way. Petitenget is unique in that there is a temple of the same name (in translation "magic box"), the sand is clean and there are no obsessive sellers. Double Six is a bit dirtier, as attendance is several times higher. But there is a lot of entertainment for children and adults.
- Surfing . The height of the waves in Seminyak in summer reaches 2 m. For practicing this kind of sport this is the best option. Thanks to the flat sandy bottom and the absence of strong currents in Seminyak, you can learn the basics of surfing.
- Art galleries. There are works of contemporary artists and sculptors working in the style of pop art and surrealism, the emphasis is on the nature and the inhabitants of the island of Bali.
- Jumping. After the cultural program is over, you can go to The Bungy Company to fly from a height of 45 m.
- The family entertainment complex El Parque Bali provides an opportunity for parents to relax from cares at the cafe, while the kids will frolic in the children's pool, climb the ropes and ride with fun-filled slides.
Seminyak Hotels in Bali in Indonesia
Due to the rapid development of the tourist business in the Seminyak area in Bali over the past years, there have been many high-class hotels , restaurants and entertainment venues. For those who like silence and seclusion, it is recommended to consider the option of rest in Bali in villas, which in Seminyak are available in sufficient quantity. But accommodation in high-class 4 and 5-star hotels will suit those who are willing to pay for quality service. Here are the most famous of them:
- Santika Seminyak 4 Superior (Santika Seminyak);
- Blue Karma Hotel;
- Pelengi Bali Hotel;
- Bhavana Private Villas;
- Hotei Vila Lumbung;
- The Seminyak Beach & Spa;
- Alila Seminyak;
- U Paasha Seminyak;
- Mutiara Bali Boutique Resort & Villas;
- Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort.
Restaurants in Seminyak
A tasty dinner in Seminyak is possible at the hotel, where breakfast and dinner are included in the room rate, and sometimes three meals a day. After all the dishes in the local restaurant are tried, you can go for new gastronomic impressions - good, there are plenty of cafes here:
- SOUQ Organic;
- Nebula Petitenget;
- Sacred Ground;
- Pison Coffee;
- The Fat Turtle;
- Cafe Kim Soo;
- Corner House;
- California Cafe & Barber;
- SATU - SATU COFFEE COMPANY;
- Gloria Jean's Coffees Legian.
Where do you shop at Seminyak?
Along the main street of the resort town are the most famous designer boutiques and shopping centers, making this place very successful for shopping . Bargaining is not accepted here - the price is fixed. But the Seminyak market is a place where you can argue about the price with brisk sellers of vegetables and fruits. The most visited shops and shopping centers of the resort:
- Magali Pascal;
- This is Love Song;
- Biasa;
- Lilu Jean;
- Uluwatu Lage;
- Kalyan Bali;
- Namu;
- Sea Gypsy;
- Pupa Vida;
- Blue Glue Bikinis.
Transportation in Seminyak
Orientation in Seminyak is quite simple - the resort is not so big that there you can get lost. The only, it's main, street is called Jaian Legian and passes through three neighboring resort areas. On it are all the administrative buildings. To move around here, you need to call a taxi or rent a car , as wealthy tourists are used to doing. But because of the small size of Seminyak, it is more reasonable to walk here, enjoying the walk.
Premium hotels organize a free transfer from the airport directly to the hotel. If this service is not provided, you can get to Seminyak by taking a Blue Bird taxi in the parking lot in front of the Ngurah Rai airport building. The resort is only 25 minutes away.