|
Surfing
in Bali
Surfing has really gained popularity in today's Bali. As
the sun approaches the horizon, you can see line of young
Balinese men approaching the beach on their surfboards, controlling
them with the same gracefullness as in their traditional dances,
mastering the waves and penetrating the tubes.
Kuta
Kuta is one of the most popular sites; you can now find basically
any surfing equipment there. As the sun approaches the horizon,
you can see lines of Balinese approaching the beach, controlling
their surf-boards with the same gracefulness as their traditional
dances, mastering the waves and penetrating the tubes. Even
in Kuta Beach and the area around it alone there are places
for difficult surfs. It's best to talk to the locals so you
won't get into trouble.
Uluwatu
On the southern tip of Bali, Uluwatu is also high on a surfer's
destination list. The road to the beach is pretty well-hidden,
off the road to the temple of Uluwatu (which in itself is
an amazing three-court temple on top of a few hundred feet
cliff). You can't reach it by car - rent a motorcycle or walk
for about two miles to get there. The site is very popular
among serious surfers.
Nusa Dua
On the south-eastern tip of the island, the Nusa Dua peninsula
has some nice reef that provides good waves for surfing. You
can stay on any of the most sumptuous hotels in the world
spread around the area, and surfing is readily available within
walking distance, from a beginner's level to a challenging
one for the serious surfers.
|
