Best places to visit in Bali

Kintamani refers to both a region in the northeast of Bali and the village in this region where Mount Batur volcano is located.

Sidemen is a district in the east of Bali, known for its magnificent scenery and flat ricefields.

Pemuteran is a peaceful fishing village in the extreme north west of Bali, which is particularly famous for the beauty of its sea beds and its vine covered hills.

A small village located in the west of the Balinese peninsula, Jatiluwih is a must-see stop for nature lovers !

Ubud is a really lovely town in the centre of Bali island of which it is said to be the cultural and artistic hub.

Sanur, the charming and relaxing seaside resort.

Munduk, a nature lover's paradise!

Jimbaran is a seaside town south of Kuta, with a very big beach. There are lots of restaurants there that specialise in sea food.

Teggallalang is a peaceful village which has become a noisy jam-packed tourist centre because of its rice paddy terraces. But it has to be said they are one of the most beautiful in the country. 

Tirta Gangga is a small village in the east of Bali in which the Water Palace is found, a collection of ponds surrounded by gardens, built in the 50s by the inheritor of the kingdom of Karangasem.

Padang Bai, a port village which hides some treasures.

A stop known to divers, Amed is a small pleasant town in which to spend a few days and relax to the sound of the guitar.

A little village by Bratan Lake, to the north of Bali, Bedugal is home to a temple as well as a resort and aquatic park.

Pura Besakih, or the Mother Temple, is the biggest Hindu temple on Bali. It is in a wonderful setting, 1,000 metres up the sides of Mount Agung, with 23 temples spread over 6 terraces.

Uluwatu's temple and surfing village along the cliffs.

This small village on the east coast of Bali is mostly known for its diving spots, especially that of the Liberty wreck, lying just a few yards from the beach.

Tabanan is a region and a city in the centre of the island of Bali. The region stretches from the coast in the south to Lake Beratan in the north.

Gilimanuk is on the east side of Bali and mostly known because it is the departure port for Java.

A little island off Bali that is unknown to most tourists (and all the better for it!) If you want something off the beaten path, where you can meet the local population but also go diving, then this is for you. 

Situated at 500m south of Denpasar, Serangan Island is famous for its turtles and temple.