Seminyak
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Seminyak provides a more secluded beach setting for your beach holiday and this combined with a fantastic nightlife makes this a great destination for your Bali holiday. Some of the islands most luxurious hotels and resorts are located here as well as boutique stores and fine dining restaurants. This area has also become a firm favourite for art lovers as there are a number of art galleries located here too. Showcasing classic and contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures the art galleries in Seminyak display works from well-known Balinese and Java artists. If you want to enjoy a little history and local culture you can visit the Pura Petitenget temple, believed to be one of the nine pillars known as Kayangan Jagat (temples of nine wind eyes built in the 11th century). |
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The nine eyes are believed to protect the islands through their positioning from threats from the world. It is locally known as the Temple of the Secret Box, due to a box left behind by a holy man from Java, in fear of the holy man locals dared not to open the box and instead built the temple around it. Whether you believe local legend or not this temple is most definitely worth a visit as on holy days colourful ceremonies are held here.
Shopping in Seminyak presents the visitor with a huge choice or retail outlets from fashion boutiques, designer stores and local craft markets. Here you can buy glamorous clothes that feature ethnic chic designs as well as natural fabrics and silks decorated with beads and sequins, the perfect choice for a Bali night out. Dining in Seminyak is an upscale affair with world class dining establishments that have modern settings and fantastic service. Enjoy fantastic seafood and international cuisines in one of the many modern eateries or why not sample some traditional Balinese cuisine from one of the "warung" stalls. Seminyak hotels and resorts have the perfect blend of relaxed luxury and modern amenities so you can relax and unwind in complete comfort. With many hotels boasting fantastic pools, full service spas and lots of activities to keep the kids occupied as well as a choice of watersports there is something for the whole family when choosing your Seminyak hotel Our travel experts can tailor make a fantastic Bali holiday just for you, so to find out more about Seminyak hotels or to book your holiday complete the contact form. |
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