Suroundings

Suroundings

The house is located in the west part of Bali close to the big city, Negara

The west side of Bali is less touristy than the southern part of Bali it’s the Islamic part of Bali, There is little nightlife but the atmosphere is very relaxt.

The main part of the west side of Bali is protected nature reserve.

In the Bali Barat National park you will find the most wildlife.

Pemuteran:

Up in the North-west of Bali is the coast village Pemuteran located enclosed between the sea and the national park lies this lovely quiet village. From there you can easily go to the Menjangan island which is one of the best dive sites of Bali.

There are only a few restaurants and shops, but the calm and relaxed atmosphere is unprecedented.

Negara:

Negara, The capital city of the Jembrana province lies 85 km away from Denpasar. The harbor city Gilimanuk, where ferries are mooring several times a day, it’s a have hour drive away. Negara itself is equipped whit all comforts. There are shops, banks supermarkets and there is a hospital.

The province Jembrana is the least populated province of the island. Still more people discover this beautiful area with its deserted beaches and Bali’s biggest national park: Bali Barat Nationaal Park. In this national park we also find the island Menjangan wich houses beautiful dive sites.

During the dry season between July and November, Negara organizes the well-known and colorful Bullrace (Mekepung) event, At this event the bulls are decorated colorful and are running a trail of several kilometers. The event has remain a local matter, up now.

Other sights of the territory are: the Perancak temple and the Rambut Siwi temple, the fish harbor, and the well-known surfing spot Medewi.

Perancak tempel:

The beautiful temple of white rock overlooks the Perancak river and lies at about 8km west of Rambut Siwi. This is near the district capital Negara. The spot was primarily visited by the saint Dang Hyang Nirartha and is worth visiting.

Gusti Ngurah Rangsasa, who the territory dominated with lack of respect during the priests arrival, demanded that the newcomer prayed at his temple. After his power was transferred to another, the community build a new temple for the holy priest.

Rambut Siwi tempel:

The remarkable as well as special temple Yeh Embang, either Pura Rambut Siwi (Sacrificeplace of the holy hair) lies inside a cave along the ocean, It’s here where the Balinese implore hail and prosperity and would have been emerged when a Javanese priest landed here on a three trunk.

He was from the kingdom Majapahit and fled for the advancing Islam. He did miracles, heald people and could predict. When he travelled further to proclaim his belief (Hinduism) he cut off his hair and left it behind to protect and offer strength to the people. Now there is also a Hindu temple complex where many spiritual sacrifices are held.