Bali, Java the tropics
BALI
Bali Island of the Gods is located between Java and Lombok. It is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. . Its area is 5637 square kilometers, which corresponds to an average size of about 80 km of 120. Its population is about 3 million.
It forms a province whose main city is Denpasar.
Like many parts of Indonesia, Bali is characterized by the beauty of its landscapes, its climate, and the originality of its culture. The island is the main tourist destination of Indonesia.
culminant à plus de 3140 m. Bali is crossed from east to west by a volcanic chain that includes several peaks over 2,000 meters above sea level, and many active volcano, Gunung Agung whose famous peaks over 3140 m.
The volcanic nature of soil fertility contributes to its exeptional, and regular rainfall provided by the high relief supply the magnificent system of rice terraces.
The time difference between France and Bali is: 8 hours in winter and seven in summer.
Climate
The equatorial climate is hot and humid. Bali is nice to visit in any season. She still has two seasons: dry season from May to September and rainy season from October to April (even in the dry season it rains a little, but in late afternoon or night).
In Bali, whatever the season: the sun rises around 6 am and the night falls to 18 hours.
The average temperature is 26 ° C. In July (the month more "cold" the average is 25 ° C.
The best time to go to Bali from May to October, the water temperature between 25 ° and 29 °, and the days are sunny.
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Today's weather in Bali: Yahoo
Religion
Identify with the Balinese Hinduism. Balinese Hinduism, however, is marked by animistic survivals.
dédiées aux dieux et autres divinités. They spend considerable time with offerings and prayers dedicated to the gods and other deities.
Incineration ("Ngaben", "Palebon") is the best known and most spectacular religious festivals of Bali. It has some non-Hindus, which make it very different from that practiced in India.
The whole community is involved, and large sums are generally devoted to him. des ancêtres. It is only part of a long series of rites to purify more deaths from all stain and terrestrial physics, so they finally open the divine world of the ancestors.
When purification is complete, they become gods and lose their personality.
Economy
The island's economy relies on tourism and fishing.
Getting to Bali
The international airport is located 15 km from Denpasar.
Many tour operators in France, Belgium, and Switzerland offer reduced air fares.
Transport
Road infrastructure on Bali remain relatively crude. The traffic is very dense and chaotic.
It is especially in the south of the island you will observe that this situation the north of the island is frequented moin. By cons, most roads are paved.
The island is well served by public transport cheap, (Bemo).
Perama our flights of the shuttle bus company Perama.
Balirentcar car rental agency in Bali.
Art and culture
Bali culture is unique, it is one element of the tourist attraction of the island.
. One of its most spectacular is the dance of which there are several types, often danced by very young girls (the legong). This is the most graceful of Balinese dances, and it's also one that arouses the most interest.
. Balinese music very characteristic, is executed by the gamelan, and theater that features, among others, the legendary barong. The barong who personifies good and protects the villages, is a mischievous creature who likes to have fun.
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Balinese dance site dedicated to dance in Bali.
The world's Gamelan Site devoted to traditional Indonesian music.
To see and do
et la douceur de cette île. The main interest is to visit Bali to discover its rich culture and still very much alive, and the charm and sweetness of this island.
TO SEE
, sont incontournables. The temples of Bali, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Besakih, Ulun Danau Bratan, and Rambut Siwi, are unavoidable.
Ubud, the cultural and ancestral home of Bali and its surroundings.
Kuta, most popular resort of Bali.
Agung and Batur volcano for their unforgettable views.
Lovina beach, seaside resort in the north of the island.
Stayed in Amed, a small fishing village on the east coast of Bali.
Make a beautiful walk through the valley of the Ayung to Sayang, located a few kilometers from Ubud.
The Water Palace of Tirtagangga.
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Activities that can be practiced in Bali are numerous.
The surfing is practiced in Bali, the island boasts some of the best spots in Indonesia.
The diving is another activity usually carried by tourists in this island, famous for his spot on wreck in northern Bali.
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Atlantis International. Atlantis International is the first dive center in Bali French.
Amed Scuba. Amed Dive Center.
IkanDive. diving, adventure and discovery of Bali.
EcodiveBali. Centre based in the east of Bali in Amed.
et le golf . You can also practice other sports such as (rafting, jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing ... and of course tennis and golf.
The hike is an ideal way to explore the area of Ubud, Mount Agung and Mount Batur.
Finally do not forget the shopping, Bali is known for its diversity of handicrafts (batiks, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, clothing ...) and also the export of teak furniture.
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