Jimbaran is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Bali. For sure, the place just south of the airport, has one of the best beaches on the island. And the fresh-fish barbeques served up by the little warung are probably the very best in the whole of the country. This charming fishing village is pleasant and active specially in the morning where the fishing men bring fresh seafood to the market.

Uluwatu's beach or Dreamland is considered one of Bali's best surfing spots, attracting surfers from all over the world. Uluwatu has, in recent years become equally known as the site of the renowned surf break. Even if you are not a surfer, Uluwatu should be on your itinerary to visit as there are spectacular views from the warungs (restaurants) perched on the cliff.

The ancient Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, dedicated to the sprits of the sea, is perched on 70 hight meters steep cliffs which have formed where the land ends at the South East coast of the Island. Built in the eleventh century, the temple is one of the oldest and most important temples in Bali.
Uluwatu Temple is a classic expression of ancient Bali in a spectacular setting, high above the crashing waves. There are more steep headlands on either side, and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold.
This is one of the oldest and most important temples in Bali, one of the six original 'Sad Kahyangan' (territorial) temples on the island. The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys.

Kecak dance (aka "monkey dance") performances are held at the temple.
The Kecak dance is one of the most famous of Balinese dances, it is unusual because it has no musical accompaniment like many other Indonesian dances do, the rhythm of the dance is produced by the chanting 'monkey' chorus. The chanting noise of "Cak-cak-cak" gave the dance its name Kecak. The 50 man chorus arrange themselves in a ring around a flame, to produce a stage. The men not only provide the rhythm for this dance but also act as the various monkey armies that are featured in the story and as the undulating snake in one of the scenes.
The story line of the dance is taken from the Ramayana epic that tells of the evil King Rahwana using trickery to kidnap Rama's wife Dewi Sinta, and how with the help of the white monkey army, Rama rescues his wife and defeats the evil Rahwana. The dance however is not a traditional Balinese dance it was developed in the 1930s in the village of Bona specifically for western tastes.

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