Pura Petitenget, Seminyak, Bali
Seminyak, a town which can be found north of Legian, is considered to be a high-class destination with some of the most admirable accommodations, high-end restaurants and fashionable bars. Compared to a nearby town called Kuta, the atmosphere in Seminyak is much more elegant and relaxed and its beach is more serene during daylight hours. Seminyak is also known for its boutique shopping and luxurious spas. A variety of art galleries can also be found at Seminyak with Balinese ceramics, jewelries, and other decorative items.
In the past decade, Seminyak has evolved from a remote backwater village into a rapidly developing town that has the potential to become a very popular tourist destination. You can easily get to Seminyak from the airport by taking a taxi which costs around $7 AU. With the development that has taken over most of the area, it has become harder to determine where Seminyak ends and where nearby villages, such as Umalas, Petitenget and Kerobokan, begin. The town is now considered to be a part of an urban network of developed communities in South Bali. The streets are so jam-packed with traffic that it is best to rent a scooter or bicycle to get around town.
Just a little further north at Petitenget Beach, you will find the most historic coastal temples of Bali including the Balinese temple Pura Petitenget. Learning how to surf can be one of your most enjoyable and liveliest experiences. The best place to learn how to surf is at the Rip Curl School of Surf, one of the longest established surfing school in Bali, where you can have private lessons or group lessons for around $50 AU. Bungy jumping is also an exciting activity that adventure seekers should consider trying. The best bungy jumping location is at AJ Hackett Bungy, which is located to the right of Seminyak Beach at the Double Six nightclub. Jumpers may choose to take the jump alone or with another person, starting at just $40 AU.
