Usually, most of Bali’s tourists prefer or favor luxury villas near Bali city, specifically located in Central Bali particularly around the hill town of Ubud. Other locations include the greater Seminyak area (Seminyak, Umalas, Canggu), the south around Jimbaran and Uluwatu, Sanur as well as Lovina in north Bali as these luxury villas are strategically located amidst peaceful and relaxing vistas, promoting relaxation and comfort for them.
Central Bali
A mountainous Bali area, Central Bali is most popularly known for the artistic and cultural capital of Bali in Ubud and the mountains and lakes around Bedugul.
Central Bali is also popular for the presence of two of the key nine directional temples of Bali namely the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (Lake Bratan Temple) in Bedugul and Pura Luhur Batukaru (Batukaru Temple) in Tabanan as well as its other notable artistic, cultural, historical, and scenic attractions such as botanical gardens and the Candikuning market in Bedugul, the black sand beaches and Mount Batukaru Bali's second highest peak in Tabanan and the interesting small palace, monkey forest, and lots of arts and crafts shops in the foothills of Ubud.
Central Bali also boasts of many cultural dance performances, particularly in Ubud, on an almost nightly basis. Ubud is also a haven for all kinds of spa treatments and other wellness centers. So if you want pampering, definitely you can experience that in Ubud.
For those outdoors types, the rice fields and valleys at Jati Luwih near Bedugul is a good place to take a relatively gentle hike while those who are more energetic and experienced can climb the mighty Mount Batukaru.
However, because this region has no coastline, there are limited opportunities for water sports so those who want to surf and dive will just have to do with white-water rafting as it is excellent in the Sayan valley close to Ubud.
