Tanjung Benoa Beach Bali

As one of the world best water sport place, Tanjung Benoa presents a paradise for water sport lovers. We may enjoy various water games offered on the beach situated in the south part of Bali Island. Jet ski sounds wailing mingled with excited shouts of people on the Banana Boat. A speedboat pulling banana-shaped inflatable boat repeatedly toyed its passengers. Some were falling down then happily laughed, some were shouting loudly, a little scared were holding on to their banana boat. Meanwhile, the ships that will carry scuba divers into Pulau Penyu have already lined up neatly along the coast. Looking up, colorful parachutes are decorating in the glorious blue sky. The calm waves also dissolved in the water sport lover excitement.

 

 

The beach located in the south of Bali Island is known for the beach of water sport lovers. Before becoming a beach filled with water rides, Tanjung Benoa used to be a fishing village. After BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation) began the project in Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa has developed into one of the best water sport places in the world.

There are some exciting water games in Tanjung Benoa. The jet ski game for example, can be tried for us who want to feel how it feels to be a racer in the ocean. To see the beautiful marine life, snorkeling can also be tried. If you want to feel the sensation of moving downwind, Flying Fish becomes one reference; our adrenalin will be encouraged through the game using Ikan Layar (Layar Fish)-like boat pulled by a speed boat. Glass Bottom Boat ride is not less exciting: we will be invited to cross over into Pulau Penyu (Turtle Island) with a transparent bottom boat, so we can see the view under the sea and its fish.

Exciting game that supposedly made the first time in Miami Beach presents a sensation of viewing from above the height. Life jacket, gloves and straps are installed neatly and securely. When the parachute was slowly rising to the top, the view of Tanjung Benoa area was clearly seen. So beautiful! The lines of beaches, green parks and rows of trees in and around Nusa Dua, blue sky and sea were always calling clearly. Feeling of having it all and indescribable sensation perfectly fused into one from the heights. Excitement of jet ski, speedboat, banana boat, and boats are lined up as if joined becoming decoration of a small paradise for water sport lovers. After 4 minutes flying with a parachute pulled by a speedboat, setting foot on the ground reawakened from a brief dream of viewing heaven from above.

Transportation to Tanjung Benoa, Bali
Tanjung Benoa is close to the airport, about a twenty-minute drive away in minimal traffic but up to an hour away in heavy traffic conditions. Check if your hotel provides airport transfers (The Grand Mirage Resort provides airport pickup free for all-inclusive guests, and charges US$30 one-way for room-and-breakfast guests).

In any case, taxis are extremely easy to come by in this part of southern Bali. Jalan Legian in Kuta is about a 30-45 minute drive away from Jalan Pratama.

Getting Your Bearings on Tanjung Benoa
Jalan Pratama, the main road servicing the resorts and hotels lining Tanjung Benoa beach, runs vertically from south to north, if you're coming from the airport. The road is lined with an ample selection of restaurants, spas, moneychangers, and clothes shops on the west side of the street and a number of resorts on the east, ranging from the classy Conrad Bali (compare rates) to more affordable options like the Matahari Terbit (compare rates).

The northern tip of Jalan Pratama leads to a fishing village, transitioning from Tanjung Benoa's tourist stretch into the backstreets populated by the locals. The streets west of Jalan Pratama make up a thriving Balinese community, with a temple at the northern tip and a bustling port down the west coast of the peninsula.
 

Hotels & Resorts on Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa's hotels and resorts are positioned mainly on the eastern side of the peninsula, where the beach catches the rising sun. The tame currents on Tanjung Benoa beach create a perfect resort setting for the establishments sprouting up along the coastline; many of them offer watersports and other activities perfectly suited for the waves.

There's a resort for almost every need on Tanjung Benoa - here's a small selection:
Family friendly resort: check into the Grand Mirage Resort (compare rates|buy direct), a sprawling four-storey, 310-room beachfront resort with a kids' club, massive swimming pool, and access to both motorized and non-motorized watersports. Their all-inclusive stays provide almost unlimited access to the resort's amenities, for about 80% more than the usual price. For more on the place, read our Review of the 

Grand Mirage Resort, Tanjung Benoa, Bali.
Luxury accommodations: check into the Conrad Bali (compare rates|buy direct), a luxury beachfront resort with 353 guestrooms offering panoramic views of the ocean. Located within 6.8 acres of tropical gardens and lagoons, the Conrad has cascading waterfalls and a beachfront wedding chapel set out on an ocean jetty.
Budget option: the Ombak Putih Bungalows (compare rates) offers five apartments, breakfast included. The pool is great for cooling-off in, while Tanjung Benoa beach is a five minute walk away. The management will pay for transport to and from the airport if you're staying for at least seven days.

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