| Pemuteran | |
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| State | Indonesia |
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| Prefix tel | 62 0362 |
| Time zone | UTC 8 |
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Pemuteran is a fishing village on the north coast of West Bali.
To know
This fishing village has become increasingly popular in recent years. The rich offer of the beach resorts and its proximity to Lovina and the West Bali National Park, as well as the beauty of nature have helped to increase tourist interest and infrastructure. There are numerous dive centers, bike rentals, art shops and "homestays", mostly concentrated along the main road and the beaches. As soon as you leave the main road, you can experience the village lifestyle, with small farms, temples and schools.
Pemuteran also hosts the largest artificial coral reef in the world, called "Biorock". [1]. Here you can breathe the air of reconstruction and conservation of marine fauna and flora and the work done to date is enormous and in continuous development.
How to orient yourself
Pemuteran: full screen map.The traffic on the main road competes with that of Ubud. There are no sidewalks and motorbikes often drive on the opposite side of the road.
How to get
Visitors typically arrive by road on the north coast from Lovina or Singaraja or from the west from Gilimanuk. Regular bemos go back and forth on this road, they are very slow and crowded. You can get one almost anywhere.
By car
It can also be reached by hiring a car with driver from Lovina, just negotiate the price in advance and make sure that petrol is included. The transfer to Pemuteran from the southern tourist centers takes about four hours depending on the traffic on the coast road while from Amed it can take from 3 to 5 hours depending on the traffic for a cost of about Rp 600,000-700,000, depending on the bargaining skills.
How to get around
On foot
The country is not big and you can walk easily. You can stroll along the beaches and also through the internal streets, entering the village life up to climb the nearby mountains and visit the temples. Always keep in mind that the heat and humidity are strong, so always bring a hat and enough water.
By motorbike
You can rent scooters both in specialized shops and in the resorts or homestays where you are staying. Some places may offer cheaper rentals with the proviso that there is no insurance. This is because they are not licensed to rent mobile vehicles. Make the obvious assessments even if it is strongly advised not to risk traveling without insurance. The daily cost for a scooter is around Rp 70,000 excluding petrol.
What see
Early in the morning you can see dolphins as in Lovina; these boat trips can be organized in any hotel. Sighting is not guaranteed, but there is always a good chance of spotting a group.
The beaches, made up of light and fine gray sand, they are particularly beautiful in this area and are easy to reach from the village. The coral reef located east of the town's beach emerges at low tide along with sea urchins and crabs. On the west side, on the other hand, you can swim in Biorock, a local coral recovery and regrowth project that began in 2000. As you can see when swimming around Menjangan Island, the corals are dying fast. Another huge problem is the amount of plastic that arrives at high tide and settles on the beach. Many complain about this and it is highly recommended that you take an active approach to the problem, collecting as much plastic as you can by walking on the water's edge. There are various garbage buckets where you can deposit it.
L'Menjangan island and the West Bali National Park you can easily reach them from here. Boats to Menjangan Island depart from Labuhan Lalang, which is a 15-minute motorbike ride from Pemuteran. Mandatory permits can be purchased from the national park office located at the rear of the Labuhan Lalang car park from where a guide can also be booked. It is customary for guided groups to use this parking lot as a meeting point and then get on the same boat together. Most hotels can help organize activities related to this park.
Proyek Penyu, the turtle project, is a project to raise and release these animals in the wild, organized and managed by one of the scuba operators in the area, the Reef Seen, together with the locals. It is worth a visit.
The area around Pulaki village, about 10 km east of Pemuteran, is full of vineyards and is the center of grape cultivation in Bali. The Hatten winery produces several varieties of red and white wines. The tasting and visits center it is open every day from 09:00 to 16:00.
- 1 [link previously not working]Cultivations of pearls (Atlas pearl farm), Jl. Nelayan, Penyabangan Singaraja, Bali (15 minutes by motorbike east of Pemuteran), ☎ 62 361 284 455. The main farm is located on the coast of Penyabangan, east of Pemuteran. there is an exhibition and sales room and it is also possible to visit the oyster nursery and watch an interesting video on the pearl cultivation process, as well as being able to observe it live.
- 2 [link previously not working]Pulaki vineyards (Hatten winery), Jl. Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk, Desa Sanggalangit (The winery is located about 10km east of Pemuteran, about 20 minutes by motorbike.), ☎ 62 81 239 645 077, @[email protected].
Mon-Sun 09: 00'16: 00.
Mon-Sun 09: 00'16: 00.Events and parties
What to do
The scuba diving and it snorkeling they are excellent both here and at nearby Menjangan Island, within the West Bali National Park. Visibility is excellent and there is a profusion of reef fish, turtles and both soft and hard corals. Lots of dive centers, so the choice is wide and for all tastes, some examples are:
- 1 Bali Diving Academy, Jalan Danau Buyan 14, ☎ 62 361 270252, @[email protected]. Open since 1991 and owned by a Dutch couple and with a team of local divers. They offer PADI courses and free diving. For those who snorkel they can join the boats that go out for diving.
- 2 Easy Divers ([email protected]), Pemuteran, ☎ 62 362 94736. A PADI resort with more than 10 years of presence in Pemuteran.
- 3 Reef Seen Aquatics, ☎ 62 8123 894 051, @[email protected].
from Rp 375,000. The first specialized scuba diving operator in Pemuteran. It offers guided dives, PADI courses of all levels. They are very active in marine conservation and manage their own breeding and release program for turtles. They also have beachfront accommodations. - 4 Sea Rovers, Jl Singaraja-Gilimanuk (to the Adi Assri hotel), ☎ 62 811 385 7118, @[email protected]. It offers a large variety of PADI courses and dives.
from Rp 375,000. The first specialized scuba diving operator in Pemuteran. It offers guided dives, PADI courses of all levels. They are very active in marine conservation and manage their own breeding and release program for turtles. They also have beachfront accommodations.Yes fishing well here, in calm waters and you can rent a boat easily.
The hills and mountains that form the backdrop of southern Pemuteran offer many interesting options for walking and biking. It must be borne in mind that they are steep, hot and humid are the masters, so it is advisable to bring plenty of water. Ask the hotel for directions or how to find a guide.
Spas
In a place where the main activity is to get back on track and rest, wellness centers cannot be missing. There are many along the main road and you are spoiled for choice.
- 5 Tirta Sari, 62 87 863 000 852, 62 87 863 99043, @[email protected]. Balinese massage Rp 120,000, 1 hour. 09:30-20:00. Quality wellness center, with very kind and attentive staff. At the entrance they ask you to choose the fragrance of the oil you want to use and at the end of the session, they offer a shower to wash off the oil.
- 6 Widy's. Balinese massage Rp 100,000, 1 hour. 09:00-20:00. The two locations of this wellness center are very close to each other. Very simple decor and the staff are very polite and attentive. At the end of the session they should offer tea
Trekking
You can go hiking at various levels in the mountains around Pemuteran.
- 7 Bukit Batu Kursi temple (access from behind the Dahajeng Rauh temple, or Pura Pemuteran, to the east of the country). free. Interesting walk for all levels. It consists of a flight of steps leading to the Bukit Batu Kursi Temple, which is located on a hill behind the town, from which you can observe the panorama of the area. Just before arriving at the temple there is a panoramic terrace, from which you can see better than the temple itself and a panoramic swing, a classic of the island, an excellent photographic pretext. It is advisable to bring plenty of water, as the route is steep and the heat and humidity are stifling.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
There are many "warung" along the main road serving typical Balinese dishes. All the hotels in the area offer restaurant service open to the public. As you can imagine in a fishing village, it is recommended to try the fish.
Moderate prices
- 1 Warung Bali King Babi Guling, ☎ 62 853 3930 4564. Mon-Sun 08: 00-21: 00. In an area with a strong Muslim presence, one of the typical Balinese dishes is more difficult to find, being based on pork. Here is their specialty.
Average prices
- 2 Rama Warung. Tue-Sun 11: 00-23: 00. Typical Balinese cuisine with a western eye. Nice environment furnished with smooth wooden planks and kind and attentive staff.
High prices
- 3 Poleng restaurant (at the Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa, on the beach), ☎ 62 362 93264. Although it looks like the Taman Sari resort, this beach restaurant is accessible to all bathers, so if you feel hungry after a swim or dive, you don't have to walk a lot. Good location and good service. Balinese dishes with an extra touch of quality.
Where stay
Pemuteran is expensive, by Balinese standards, but cheaper options are opening up and you can stay in the various "homestays" for a true Balinese experience, just ask for information on arrival. Staying close to the main road ensures a constant noise from scuffed mopeds and heavy trucks.
Moderate prices
- 1 Adisya, Jalan Singaraja-Gilimanuk. low season Rp 220.000.
Average prices
- 2 Jubawa Homestay, Jl Seririt-Gilimanuk, Banyu Poh, ☎ 62 362 94745, @[email protected]. Low season Rp 350.000 (fan only), Rp 400.000 (air conditioning). Very nice bungalows in various layouts, from very close to the road (noisy) to more internal (quieter). Wi-Fi internet connection available in the restaurant and at the swimming pool. The restaurant prices are decent but do not include tax. It is also a diving center.
- 3 Double You, Gerokgak, Buleleng, ☎ 6281 3382 7000, @[email protected]. Low season approx USD 30, high season approx USD 50. Quieter than other budget options because it is on one of the back roads.
- 4 [link not working]Kubuku Ecolodge (Kubuku Bed & Breakfast), ☎ 62 362 343 7302, @[email protected]. from Rp 450 000. Clean, quiet, air-conditioned rooms off the main road. Free Wi-Fi Internet. They can organize guided trips to snorkel, see dolphins or various trips.
- 5 Rare Angon, ☎ 62 362 94747. from Rp 350,000. Air-conditioned bungalow with external bathroom.
- 6 Taruna Homestay, ☎ 62 813 3853 6318, 62 852 3711 7763, @[email protected]. from $ 37- $ 55. Beautiful garden. Wi-Fi internet connection. Excellent service and very clean.
High prices
- 7 Matahari Beach Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Seririt Gilimanuk (it is located east of the village just outside the arch of the city gate), ☎ 62 362 92312, @[email protected]. from USD $ 280. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Beachfront resort in a beautiful and quiet location. It has two restaurants, a spa, a large swimming pool, a golf course, and other amenities. 32 Balinese style rooms.
- 8 Hotel Adi Assri, Pemuteran, ☎ 62 362 94838, @[email protected]. From USD $ 37. Independent bungalows on the beach. They offer many activities connected with the national park and attached to the hotel there is also a diving center. Spa, restaurant, and swimming pool.
- 9 Puri Ganesha, ☎ 62 877 5022 5333, @[email protected]. from USD $ 550. Mon-Sun 08: 00-22: 00. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Luxury, quiet resort with 4 villas, each with its own private pool for 2-6 guests, on the beach. The food is all organic.
- 10 Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa, Dusun Pemuteran, Kecamatan Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, ☎ 62 362 93264, 62 362 94755, @[email protected]. from USD $ 42. Balinese-style beach complex with accommodations ranging from double rooms to two-bed suites.
- 11 Villa Semadhi (Royal Amertha), Jalan Seririt-Gilimanuk, Gerokgak, ☎ 62 812 8212 9211, 62 823 4004 9363, 62 813 3839 6582, @[email protected]. € 100-320, depending on the villa chosen and the time of year. Beach villas that accommodate up to 4 people. Nice pool and hot tub. The common garden is 3000sqm.
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How to keep in touch
Around
You can continue the journey by going east to Lovina or to the west a Gilimanuk.
