More on Jimbaran Beach, Bali

As we had been greeted at the dozens of warungs that we had passed, a team of local Indonesian guys wearing smart "Jimbaran Beach Cafe" polos ushered us to a plastic table about 20 feet from the water. Other guests included a large family of locals and tourists from all over. Jogging is widely practiced sport in Jimbaran beach and is especially tempting in the covered glow of sunset. Jimbaran is also an admired spot for windsurfing and sailing small craft, which are obtainable for rent. The organic salads are perfect for warm, sultry Balinese lunches, or try a fresh catch from nearby Jimbaran beach. Asam Garam is the perfect setting to share the local fare, notably the Balinese Roasted Duck with Water Spinach, an Indonesian Rijstafel (Seafood variety thoughtfully offered as well as a Balinese kind) - a combination meal of various dishes, or the ubiquitous Nasi Goreng.

The pioneer resort on Jimbaran beach, the Puri Bali, originally the Pansea, has stylish, self-contained garden cottages scattered among lily ponds, coconut trees, and Balinese statuary, set back from the beach. All cottages have terraces, shaded by umbrellas, with privacy-providing screens and outdoor deck showers. Jimbaran Beach is a fishing village south of the airport from Kuta beach. This bay is tranquil and affords beautiful sunsets.

The "Jimbaran Beach Front Villas" are set in a spacious landscaped garden with over 50 meters of private beach frontage right on Jimbaran beach. Guests enjoy the ultimate sunset panorama with views across the sea to the Java coastline in the West and the cloudy peaks of Gunung Agung in the North. Each seafood warung on Jimbaran beach has its own fish stall out front, where you choose your fish. Snapper, lobster, prawns, squid etc. Jimbaran Beach is an exclusive area of Bali only 15 minutes from the airport and has the islands best beaches. Known for its mystical sunset it is perhaps the image one has of the Bali paradise.

The seafood is fresh and display in aquariums or packed in ice. Varieties of fish, squid, clams and large prawns are offered here. Many Jimbaran hotels are liked to a beach restaurant where you can enjoy the incredible seafood barbeques that are located right on the beach with fresh fish from the Indian Ocean. These meals are fit for a honeymoon and are both romantic and out of this world in flavor. Only a few up-market hotels and an increasing number of unpretentious but good seafood restaurants right on the water front. Located just a few miles south of the airport.

Almost all the cafe provide special menus of the seafood with local prescriptions or the combination with the western one. Fish are provide by a next village of the fishermen in Kedonganan. The village is popular with families for its gentle tides, dramatic sunsets and numerous beach front seafood restaurants. Jimbaran is a 10 minutes drive away from the International Airport. Fortunately, the resort is directly next to the delightful beachside seafood restaurants of Jimbaran.