TANJUNG BENOA NUSA DUA

Tanjung Benoa is located in the southeast of Bali just above the on the southeastern most point of the Bukit Peninsula, Nusa Dua. This tourist area is less crowded than Nusa Dua and also less developed offering a more serine atmosphere with no thoroughfare of traffic what so ever due to the geography of the area. Tanjung Benoa is a finger like mini peninsular that points north and along with the tiny island of Serangan located just to the northeast, it provides shelter for the Benoa harbor that is the main location for the mooring of luxury boats and large vessels. The accommodation around this area is exclusive with many 5 star hotels and very few budget places. There is a security check before you reach this area by road at Nusa Dua where a friendly but thorough check on possessions and vehicles coming into the area by the police and security using metal detectors.

Tanjung Benoa is a drive of about 30 minutes from the International airport and although a comfortable air-conditioned airport transfer is commonplace when staying at any of the places in this area. Tanjung Benoa is famous of relaxed white sand beaches and water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing and a variety of different boating including canoeing, kayaking and fun boating such as banana boating and parasailing. The area was once just a mangrove swamp is now one of the most exclusive areas in Bali. This area has a very different feel to the rest of the island with big wide roads, no litter, plenty of tropical plant life and well maintained park areas that feel more like a Hollywood boulevard then an Indonesian island. This modern luxury feel to the entire area has been well blended with traditional statues and concepts and there are still the original temples and market areas that are positively teeming with life and vibrancy offering the real feel of the culture.

The Tanjung Benoa was badly affecting by the bombings in terms of tourist numbers also now the place is beginning to boom again and the places such as the galleria that has been closed for years is undergoing renovations for reopening. Nusa Dua and the entire area is the product of strategic placement of most of the 5 star villas away from the rest of the island in an area that can be controlled and maintained to higher level and also prevents the rest of the island from the negative effects that tourism can impose on a culture. Benoa is is also home to the Nusa Dua offshore reef that picks a lot of swell for surfers and a few other breaks such as the two spots next to the mushroom rock and the beach known as Sri Lanka. Unless you have the money to spend here in this luxury area then these are the only reasons to really make the trip down.

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Travel destination and regencies
Badung - Bangli - Buleleng -  Denpasar - Gianyar - Jembrana - Karangasem - Klungkung - 

Places of interest
Alas Kedaton - Badung Market, Batubulan,  Beratan Lake - Besakih Temple - Celuk - Goa Gajah, Jatiluwih - Kintamani - Mas Village - Penglipuran Village - Sangeh - Tanjung Benoa - Tirta Empul - Ubud Monkey Forest - Uluwatu - Bali Eco Tourism - Rambut Siwi Temple - Kertha Gosa - Puri Saren - Batukaru Temple - Banjar - 

Selection of hotels in Bali
Abian Biu Residence, Agung Raka Bungalows, Alam Asmara Dive Resort, Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort, Alila Manggis, Alila Ubud, Aneka Bagus Resort, Aneka Lovina, Anhera Hotel, Aniniraka Resort, Arma Resort, Bali Niksoma Beach Resort, Banyualit Spa Resort, Barong Resort, Besakih Beach Resort, Bumi Ubud Resort, Camplung Sari Hotel, Gawana Novus, Gaya Fusion, Gubah Bali Villas, Hotel Tugu Bali, Jimbaran Puri Bali, Keraton Jimbaran Resort, Komaneka Resort, Kori Ubud, Kupu Kupu Barong, La Taverna, Matahari Beach Resort, Matahari Terbit, Mimpi Resort Menjangan, Mimpi Resort Tulamben, Mutiara Bali Resort, Padi Prada Suites, Pertiwi Resort, Puri Bagus Candidasa, Puri Bagus Lovina, Puri Bagus Manggis, Puri Madawi, Puri Santrian, Respati Sanur, Sahadewa Resort, Sayan Terrace, Scuba Seraya,  Sri Phala Resort, Suite Hotel Bali Royal, Suly Resort, Tandjung Sari, Tepi Sawah Villas, The Sura Bungalows, The WaterGarden Hotel, Tjampuhan Hotel, Ubud Village Hotel, Hotel Vila Lumbung, Waka Namya, Waka Gangga, Waka Maya, Waka Nusa, Waka Shorea,