Medewi Beach Away From Tourism

Medewi is a small beach village in west Bali. It is located approximately 75 kilometers west of Denpasar City and about 34 kilometers from Tabanan Regency. Medewi beach is the most least visited area in Bali. It is a desolate village and a good surfing spot for surfers who likes calm and relax atmosphere. The best waves are among July and August.  Visitors who visit this small beach village may experience what Bali was like before the growth of tourism.

The beach is divided into two main parts. The eastern part of the beach is rocky with pebbles and black sand. While the western part of the beach is more sandy and the sand is not as black as the eastern part. The Medewi Beach is not a good sunbathing spot, but it is a great place for having long strolls with friends and families. The sunset view from this beach is magnificent. Besides surfing and a good relaxing spot, visitors can see the activities of the local fisherman and some local kids playing on the shore which seems traditional. Visitors can also buy cheap seafood around the area. It is a great place to visit when having a holiday in Bali.  besides surfing and a good relaxing spot, visitors can see the activities of the local fishermen and some local kids playing on the shore which seems traditional.v the medewi beach is not

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Great sunset view from Medewi beach

Goa Lawah Bat Cave Temple

Goa Lawah or Bat cave is a very popular tourist attraction, it is located in Pesinggahan Village, Dawan district, Klungkung Regency. It is about 50 kilometers away from Denpasar city and takes about 90 minutes to reach the temple. Goa Lawah is an unique Hindu temple placed in front of the cliff rock called bukit tengah, on the north side of the temple area there is a cave dwelt by thousands of bats. From the cave there is a view of the beautiful black sandy beach and also the view of beautiful Nusa Penida Island.

Goa Lawah is one of Bali's most special temple, the name Goa Lawah is given by Dang Hyang Nirartha when he stopped at this site. Dang Hyang Nirartha arrived in front of the cave where he saw many bats (Lelawah) that add the beauty of the cave, that is why the cave is called Goa Lawah. In front of the cave there are small shrines as a guard of the cave enterance. 

In the 17th century, the temple is used to worship the king of Klungkung and the bat cave was also used to test the innocence of people. The temple ceremony in Goa Lawah is based on two types. The main purposes of the ceremonies are to worship God in one manifestation of Shiva Lordto keep the strong of the universe potential. Goa Lawah is a very interenting placa to visit.

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Jatiluwih Rice Terrace | Bali Land of Real Beauty

Jatiluwih is another favorite tourist destination in Bali located in Tabanan regency. It is located 28 kilometer north from Tabanan regency, about 48 kilometers from Denpasar city. It is famous for the beautiful rice terrace scenery and the fresh atmosphere with Mount Batukaru backdrop. From Jatiluwih we can see beautiful Bali valley with rice terrace and some traditional houses built in the sides of the terrace. The word Jatiluwih is derived from two words, Jati means real and Luwih means good or beautiful. Jatiluwih is also famous with its agriculture due to its location that is located in the plateau of Batukaru Mountain. This rice terrace is located on 700 meters above sea level, hence, it has a cool and fresh temperature. Jatiluwih has been appointed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a fundamental of the local society life.

Jatiluwih also keeps a religious attraction which is known as Patirtaan in Petali Temple on Wednesday Kliwon Ugu (based on the Balinese calender). This temple is to worship the God in manifestation of agriculture. Another temple that can be visited around the area is Pucak Rsi Temple. There are many restaurants provided near the rice terrace. Visitors can relax and enjoy the meal with a beautiful rice terrace panorama and fresh atmosphere.

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	One of the restaurant in Jatiluwih