INDONESIA Welcome to Bali Facebook Twitter City description Within its pocket-sized territory, Bali manages to cram in a remarkable secular identity, stunning monuments and breathtaking scenery. Tamed to some extent by man, who planted beautiful rice paddies across the island, the Balinese countryside has managed to hold on to its rugged landscape: from the delicate, uninhabited “deer island”, Menjangan, which combines mangroves with a protected national park, to the amazing waterfalls of Sekumpul. This volcanic region is home to countless sleeping giants, lined with fertile slopes, like Mount Batur and Mount Agung, offering brave walkers beautiful climbs and gorgeous sunrises. If you’d rather spend your time on the beach, you might prefer Nusa Dua, Jimbaran Bay and Seminyak, to the south, or the Gili Islands, off the coast of Lombok, for a relaxing break or a spot of surfing or scuba diving. Home to a wealth of marine life, including glorious coral and shimmering fish, this destination is particularly popular with divers and surfers. It is also undoubtedly a fantastic destination for anyone interested in spirituality and culture. Tanah Lot, Uluwatu Temple, Goa Gajah, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary… The Island of Gods is also the Island of Temples. In a predominantly Muslim country, Bali is the exception to the rule in that it celebrates Hinduism as well. The days are marked out by the celebrations of the faithful, including elements of Animism and Buddhism. On the stone or grass altars, everywhere you look you will find floral gifts for the heavens, which paint a beautiful scene to brighten up the day. From the exuberant Galungan holiday, celebrating the triumph of Dharma (good) to the silence of Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, the months are punctuated with different examples of devotion. READ MORE Where to Eat CAFÉ Secret Café Nusa Dua With its white walls adorned with surfboards, bicycles and the latest chalk-board menus, the cosy Secret Café Nusa Dua offers a warm welcome and a homely atmosphere. Coffees and cakes emerge from behind the beautifully tiled counter, delivered to a handful of colourful tables filled with locals, surfers and in-the-know travellers. DISCOVER Practical information WHERE TO STAY WHEN TO GO TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION EVENT CALENDAR Getting around Other destinations Mumbai India DISCOVER Hue Vietnam DISCOVER Shenyang China DISCOVER 12 Stay in touch with us Subscribe to our latest news and offers. We treat your personal information with the utmost confidentiality. SUBSCRIBE Browse the So Boutique Place a hallmark of Sofitel luxury in your own home. Our online boutique has something for all discerning tastes. SHOP NOW DISCOVER SOFITEL TRAVEL INSPIRATION DESTINATION SOFITEL COLLECTION OF BRANDS ACCORHOTELS GROUP CAREER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS B2B SOLUTIONS LUXURY TRAVEL AGENT SOLUTION MEETINGS & EVENTS PRESS ROOM MANAGEMENT & FRANCHISE AFFILIATE PROGRAM SPECIAL OFFERS EARLY MEAL GASTRONOMY ROMANTIC GETAWAYS SPA AND WELLBEING FAMILY FUN SPORT & LEISURE RESORT HELP & CONTACT CONTACT US INTERNET SALES CONDITIONS LEGAL INFORMATION DATA PRIVACY PHONE RESERVATION FAQ SITE INDEX SOFITEL 2017. THE SYMBOL OF FRENCH ELEGANCE IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY AROUND THE WORLD 沪ICP备10203162号-2