Some of the best things to do in Jimbaran include visiting a number of beaches that are popular with tourists for their beautiful coral reefs and waves that attract surfers from around the world.
The southwestern coastline of Jimbaran (and further south the Bukit Pecatu, Ungasan and Kutuh areas) is also home to ancient temples and majestic landmarks, the most famous of which are the beautiful cliff-top Uluwatu Temple and the Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park.
Here’s a guide to some of the things you can do while in Jimbaran and its surroundings.
1. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
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Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is a multi-purpose cultural park with a total area of about 60 hectares located on Ungasan Hill, about 5 km south of the main Jimbaran area. Its main highlight is a giant statue depicting the benevolent Hindu god Vishnu riding on the back of the mythical garuda bird.
The 121-meter-high monument stands on a platform about 46 meters high, making it one of the tallest landmarks in Southeast Asia. World-class cultural performances, exhibitions, and events are regularly held at Garuda Wisnu Kencana which can accommodate around 3000-5000 tourists daily.
2. Kedonganan Fish Market
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Jimbaran Bay is home to the famous traditional Kedonganan fish market, a traditional market that serves as the main source of fresh catches in the southern part of Bali. Located about 3.6 meters north of Jimbaran Beach, the market offers views of the western runway of Ngurah Rai International Airport. As Bali’s largest fresh seafood market, it serves a wide variety of seafood, from the common red snapper to the rare mahi-mahi. Visitors who come early in the morning, just after sunrise, will be treated to the sight of fishing boats returning to the harbor.
3. Dreamland Beach
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Dreamland Beach, located on Bali’s southern Bukit peninsula, is emerging as one of the hidden gems. Often referred to as ‘Kuta’s New Beach’, it has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Local and foreign surfers flood the place to conquer its incredible breakwater, considered the best on the island. The beach is only a 30-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban. Visitors can also rent beach umbrellas for shade and relax at the rows of warungs, where a variety of fresh drinks, local dishes and local and international cuisine are served.
4. Tegal Wangi Beach
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Tegal Wangi Beach is a gem among the secluded beach beauties on the peninsula south of Jimbaran Hill. Its appeal is most dazzling during the period known as the ‘blue hour,’ usually between 6pm and 7pm, especially before sunset. Accessed via a carefully crafted stone path chiseled into a towering limestone cliff some 100 meters high, Tegal Wangi Beach reveals its beauty to those who dare to venture out. During low tide, the beach reveals intimate tide pools, perfect for a relaxing dip, adding to the charm of this hidden paradise.
5. Green Bowl Beach
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Another things to do in Jimbaran is to visit one of Bali’s hidden gems, the Green Bowl Beach. The beach stretches 30 meters long and features coarse white sand, nestled at the foot of a 75-meter cliff. Along the beach, two vast limestone caves house graceful stone temples, providing shade and shelter for beach enthusiasts and surfers throughout the sunny day. Located about 15 kilometers south of Kuta, access to Green Bowl Beach requires descending hundreds of concrete stairs carved into the cliffs. Although the climb back up is challenging, the breathtaking views from this height are an incentive that inspires visitors to remain patient in exploring the area of the beach.
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