The pacific island of Bali, a province of Indonesia, is known for its natural beauty as much as the local arts that are prevalent across the land. This being said, if one wishes to experience Bali at her most intimate, one of the best places places to visit is Tanjung Benoa, located at the Southern part of Bali. Tanjung Benoa is renowned for her selection of various shops that allows visitor to experience and indulge in the local culture of Bali. There are various art-markets throughout this area, along with other sorts of outlets selling items such as silver jewelry, handicrafts, textile and leather garments, and even house ornaments. In addition for being a shopping and cultural centre, Tanjung Benoa is home to some of Bali’s most elite hotels, such as the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa, situated one of Bali’s most popular beaches, making it one of the best Bali Beach Resorts.
Located along the Pratama main road, one will easily notice the cluster of art shops that sell souvenirs of the country’s culture and heritage. Visitors can easily obtain fashionable mementos in the form of sarongs, Bali T-Shirts, bags as well as other handicraft items. If one were to venture closer to the fishing village, one can discover more traditional shops selling traditional items such as handmade clothing, bags and sandals. The largest of the art markets, Mertha Segara Samuh, is situated within the resort area. This particular market contains the highest scope of cultural goods from the region, housing an extensive collection of handiworks and artworks, ranging from table mats to eye-catching Bali T-shirts. Although the people of Tanjung Benoea are welcoming and helpful, one must be very vigilant in the marketplace as prices are never displayed and skillful bargaining is an essential tool.
The next time you happen to find yourself in Indonesia, remember to visit Tanjung Benoa to experience natural splendor alongside the colourful culture of Bali.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
